Bawihli Fachhai
Specialty: M.A. in Studies of Global Media
Areas of Interest: Political analysis, documentary filmmaking, writing the articles, historical research, and promoting education.
Undergraduate Degree: B.Tech in Civil Engineering, North Eastern Hill University, India
Hometown: Lailenpi, Chin State, Myanmar
Background & Goals: My name is Bawihli Fachhai, and I am from Lailenpi, Chin State, Myanmar. Currently, I serve as a Program Coordinator at an NGO based in Myanmar that provides critical humanitarian assistance to people in Myanmar and refugees along the Indo-Myanmar border. Our work also includes offering scholarships to students from marginalized and vulnerable communities in Myanmar. My goal is to further develop my skills and knowledge to make a greater impact in the fields of education, media, and humanitarian work.
Why UA: I am a USAID Burma scholar, and the University of Arizona is a partner institution for this program.