A free school has been opened for Burmese children living in Mizoram, in Northeast India on October 26. It has been named ‘Moe Toah Star’ (Dawn Star Donated Wisdom School) was sponsored by Freedom for Youth Organization in Aizawl city, Northeast India.

“Many Burmese people live in Mizoram state. They are from different parts of Burma. Some families come with children and they cannot afford to send them to school in India as they struggle for their livelihood. This school is mainly for those who cannot attend formal school,” said a source.

The school is located in Zuangtui block, Aizawl city. There are no other sponsors except Freedom for Youth Organization.

"The rent for the school is Rs.2000 per month and Rs.3000 is for teachers as monthly basic. Now there are a total 25 students and they are being taught Burmese, English and Mizo languages with the help of Wisdom School," he said.

"Now we have only one teacher. We are still looking for Mizo and English teachers and we hope we will appoint them soon," he added.

"We have to educate all our children. We are ready to work with other organizations and associations. At the same time we would like to help those who are facing various difficulties inside Burma and other parts of the world through education that will help us understand our international brotherhood,” he added.

"The children are our future. Although they try to settle in foreign countries they face many problems, especially in terms of language and educational background. Our organization can help them out of unwarranted situations,” he said.

Freedom for Youth Organization was established by only five people on 23 September 2009 in New Delhi, India and it was extended on 17 October to Aizawl, Mizoram state.-