A centre for abandoned children in Naypyidaw is calling for additional funding as it struggles to cope with a recent increase in admissions.
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813 Burmese children held in Malaysian detention camps
Other children held in detention centers are from Indonesia (422), Philippines (295), Cambodia (121) and 267 from other countries, a Malaysian MP says.
Dengue fever outbreak hits children in Monywa
Fifteen children have died and around 150 hospitalised since an outbreak of dengue haemorrhagic fever hit the Sagaing Division city.
Stolen childhoods
Backed with a haunting piano score, a Burmese cartoonist tells you in three minutes everything you need to know about child exploitation.
51 minors released by Burmese army
The latest release of 51 underage recruits has been commended internationally as a positive step forwards in the eradication of child soldiers worldwide.
Govt promises free books, school uniforms
More than five million youngsters across the country will each be provided with a free uniform for primary school.