Framing My Future

My name is Nay Myo Aung, and I’m 21 years old. I’m currently one of the youths attending the LP4Y program. I come from a small town called Gangaw, located in the Magway Region of Myanmar. I didn’t complete high school because the schools were closed during Covid-19, my education stopped in Grade 10, when I was just 16. In my hometown, there aren’t many stable job opportunities, so I’ve done different kinds of labor work to support myself and my family. We are five family members: my father, mother, older brother, younger brother, and me.

However, when I turned 21, things began to change. With the support of my brother, I moved to Yangon in February 2025. Even though he works in Kuwait, he continues to support and guide me about my future. In June, my brother found out about LP4Y on Facebook and encouraged me to join. Since I wanted to gain real workplace experience, I decided to apply. Before joining LP4Y, I was lost, without confidence and without clear goals.

Now, everything is different. I have been attending company visits, events, and Life Project Plan (LPP) trainings with my coaches. I’ve come to understand more clearly what skills I already have and what I need to improve to reach my goals.

My dream is to become a photographer and video editor. I’m passionate about showing the beauty of my surroundings, my culture, and the sceneries around Myanmar through vlogs and photos.

I truly believe that by continuing to learn and develop my skills, I will be able to achieve my goals and build a better future for myself.

That’s how I’m framing my future, one picture, one story, and one dream at a time.