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Karenni (Bamboo Roots)

Since 2020, Montagnard Association of NC Inc. has partnered with the Karenni Community Health Workers to foster community growth by preserving cultural heritage. Through education, empowerment, collaboration, and access to vital resources, they strive to build a stronger, more connected community where people thrive and future generations maintain a strong cultural identity.

Karenni Community

Mental Health Intervention (Va Meh Du):

Mental health intervention and clinical trial for Karenni refugee boys and men using soccer. Kickoff was June 7th and goes until the tournament in October. Project has received three small awards, including from BSEAH, Cone Health Foundation, and UNCG’s Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity (URSCO).

Research Rights (Te Thet Nye Eh Hyta)

Received funding to determine refugees' current knowledge of research — particularly their research rights and to create in-language and English videos to educate and empower refugee community members about participating (or declining participation) in research.

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Communities We Serve

New Article on Karenni Health

The North Carolina Medical Journal published its first article about Karenni health based on research by Network members Ana Sucaldito and Htay Meh, who is a member of the Karenni Community.
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Third Annual Health Fair

The Karenni Community of Winston Salem held its 3rd annual health fair on July 26, where the Research Network hosted an informational table.

Awards

Kudos to two Research Network members—Htay Meh for the National Association of Social Workers-NC Equity and Inclusion Student Award, and Marthalenar Nya Mar (pictured above) for the Outstanding MPH Student Award!

Meet the Team

Ana Dominique Sucaldito, PhD, MPH

Consultant

Marthalenar R. Nya Mar

Administrative Coordinator

Htay Meh

Community Health Specialist

Pleh Reh

Sports Program Manager

Lee Meh

Art and Cultural Program Manager

Maw Reh

Media Production Manager

Hlakapaw Byar

Educational Program Manager

Maria Bu Meh

Community Engagement Manager

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