Karen community members gathered outdoors

Community · ပှၤတဝၢ

Belong, participate, and lead.

Find community moments, join an event, volunteer your skills, or bring an idea to the people shaping KOA's work.

Upcoming

Gather, learn, and celebrate.

Language contributor orientation

A welcoming introduction to dictionary entries, recordings, consent, and community review.

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Youth civic leadership workshop

Public systems, advocacy practice, and a plan for local action.

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Community culture & sport day

An intergenerational day of connection, food, play, and cultural learning.

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Karen youth advocates

Youth leadership

Young people carry knowledge into action.

Workshops and national learning visits help emerging leaders understand public systems and advocate for their communities.

Karen cultural community gathering

Culture & belonging

Connection crosses generations.

Gatherings create space to speak Karen, share traditions, build relationships, and welcome people home.

Community board

Ideas move forward in public.

Every suggestion has a visible status and a moderated place for constructive discussion.

Under review

Add regional pronunciation notes to family terms

Dictionary · Naw S. · 2 hours ago

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Proposed

Monthly community health interpretation clinic

Service idea · Htoo W. · Yesterday

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Approved

Partner with libraries for recording sessions

Collaboration · Saw L. · 2 days ago

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