Digital Literacy & Building Minimum Viable Products (MVP) (2025) conducted by Phlon Education Development Unit (PEDU)
We are honored to invite you to attend the graduation ceremony of the Digital Literacy and Building Minimum Viable Products (2025) summer course, which will be held according to the following schedule. Your presence and encouragement would be greatly appreciated.
As part of the Digital Literacy and Building Minimum Viable Products (MVP) 2025 summer program organized by PEDU, a special workshop on Design Theory and Introduction to Canva was held at Taung Galay Monastery in Taung Galay village. The session was led by guest speaker Naw Ywa Phod Lei, a local expert from the village, who introduced young monastics to the fundamentals of graphic design and practical tools for digital creativity.
The workshop aimed to equip participants with essential skills in visual communication, an increasingly valuable asset in today’s digital world. Naw Ywa Phod Lei guided the attendees through the basics of design principles, such as layout, color theory, and typography, before transitioning into a hands-on Canva tutorial. The students, primarily novice monks and nuns, enthusiastically practiced creating social media graphics, posters, and simple logos under her instruction.
This session aligns with PEDU’s broader mission to bridge traditional monastic education with modern digital tools, empowering young learners with skills for both personal expression and potential income-generating opportunities. The interactive workshop encouraged creativity, with many participants showcasing their first-ever digital designs by the end of the day.
Workshop Highlights
Naw Ywa Phod Lei explaining design principles to attentive learners.Young novice experimenting with Canva on laptop.
The Digital Literacy and MVP 2025 program continues to foster innovation at Taung Galay Monastery, combining technology, entrepreneurship, and local expertise. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming sessions!
Hpa-an Township, Karen State – As part of the Digital Literacy and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) 2025 summer class organized by PEDU (Phlon Education Development Unit), a special hands-on workshop was held at Taung Galay Monastery in Taung Galay village. The session, led by guest speaker Daw Nan Khin Thet Mar Win, a local expert from the village, taught young novices and nuns how to make their own eco-friendly dish detergent.
The workshop aimed to combine practical life skills with the broader goals of the digital literacy program, which focuses on empowering students with both technological and entrepreneurial knowledge. Daw Nan Khin Thet Mar Win guided the participants through the step-by-step process of mixing natural ingredients to create an effective, low-cost detergent—a skill that can be useful for both personal use and potential small-scale business opportunities.
Most of the attendees were young monastics, who enthusiastically engaged in the activity, asking questions and taking notes. The session not only provided them with a new skill but also encouraged sustainability and self-reliance.
The Digital Literacy and MVP 2025 class, conducted by PEDU at Taung Galay Monastery, continues to offer innovative learning experiences, bridging traditional education with modern digital and entrepreneurial skills.
Below are some highlights from the workshop:
Students taking notesDaw Nan Khin Thet Mar Win explaining the detergent-making processYoung novices carefully mixing ingredients
This initiative reflects the community’s commitment to holistic education, blending technology, sustainability, and local wisdom. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming sessions in the program!
— Reporting by Mahar Pyinnyar, Hpa-an Township, the Karen State
