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16 Mar 2015

Burma’s Forgotten People – Echo International

News & Politics, Society & Culture

Two inspirational young Melbourne men have chosen to make a difference in one of the most troubled regions on earth.

Echo International Inc. was founded by five friends from Melbourne who’s travels through South East Asia bought them to the Sangkhlaburi District in Northern Thailand. Over half of the population is made up of ethnic groups displaced from nearby Burma, with little or no rights in Thailand and no support services.

Despite widespread poverty, lack of child education, social and political issues, the people were caring and possessed such a generosity of spirit that founders Jeremi Wallace and Ryan Stevens were inspired to give something back and ultimately make a difference to the lives of people in similar situations around the world.

Check out the work the crew at Echo International are doing and make a donation towards this important, life changing organisation.

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