In response to the 2021 Myanmar military coup, Burma, which displaced an estimated 12 million learners from formal schooling and led to a near-total collapse of the education system, Project Luminary<\/strong> was founded to empower underserved Burmese youth affected by political instability, socio-economic disadvantage, and educational inequality. Refusing to let a “lost generation” become its legacy, the project provides free, structured programmes that combine higher education access, skills building, and critical social engagement. Project Luminary\u2019s mission \u2014a programme that is still running and has just won the 2026 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship\u2014 is anchored on two core objectives:To equip youth with the tools, skills, and knowledge necessary to successfully navigate the higher education landscape and to cultivate critical awareness of social issues that contribute to their intellectual growth and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n In December 2024, Project Luminary’s pilot programme empowered 40 youth to develop essential university application skills and engage in discussions on critical social issues. In January 2025, they also launched the Lumina Academic Research Consortium, where 20 youth received training in research design and methodology and engaged in practical research projects funded by Project Luminary. More information: https:\/\/talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu\/project-luminary-parami-university\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"