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Parami

INSPIRED LEADERSHIP.
COMPASSIONATE SERVICE.
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP.

Parami University, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization (EIN is 87-4146468), and donations to Parami are tax-deductible. Click here to review the determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury of the United States.

Your philanthropic support makes a huge difference in the lives of our students - the difference that can transform them into next generation leaders.

Parami University will teach, nourish, and challenge young people with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, including youth from developing countries and marginalized communities, so that they are equipped to shape a new narrative in their respective communities, societies and globally: a narrative that moves on from stagnation, and status quo to progress and prosperity, to humanity and hope.

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Our mission is to educate underserved students in developing countries so that they will become effective change agents and contributing members of the global community. Join us and change lives with the gift of education.

Make a Gift of Education

Giving to Parami University has never been easier. There are many options:

1) Online Donation through PayPal or Credit/Debit Card

2) Sending a Check to:

Parami University, Inc.

Post Office Box 3

Accord, NY 12404

3) Giving through a Donor-Advised Fund: Parami University is on many of the well-known DAF Giving Accounts.

4) Employee Matching Program: Parami University is registered now on

5) Gifts of Securities or Planned Giving, please contact:

Zali Win

advancement@parami.edu.mm

Innovative programming and a dedication to improving accessibility define our approach to education in crisis regions. Your donation can help amplify the transformative power of education to better individual lives and communities in Burma and the global south.

Your Impact

Quality Higher Education

International education is not accessible to many students in the global south due to national boundaries, immobility, financial constraints, and access requirements. We at Parami make globally recognized liberal arts education accessible to youth from diverse communities, particularly from displaced, migrant, and refugee communities, by administering a flexible admission system, strong local partnerships and generous need-based financial aid.

Our licensing with the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) in Washington D.C. and dual-degree partnership with Bard College, US, ensure that Parami graduates receive quality higher education and globally competitive degrees to help them advance their career goals.

Scholarships support students such as Kyi Lae Lae Moe who is a migrant student in a town on the Thai-Burma border. Students from migrant communities face significant challenges in pursuing higher education due to structural barriers in conventional university admissions - such as legal documentation, education credentials, financial needs, and family obligations. We tailor our admissions system to minimize these structural barriers and enable students like Kyi to access high-quality, recognized higher education.

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“Receiving a full scholarship from Parami University holds a great significance for me. It enables me to pursue my education in spite of financial difficulties. Additionally, I don't have to navigate the complex paperwork for admissions and financial aid, which is a significant relief for me because it can be risky as a migrant student to secure necessary legal documents.”

- Kyi Lae Lae Moe, Class of 2027

Learning Hubs

Online education opens up unique opportunities to deliver higher education in hard-to-reach places. However, it has its own accessibility challenges due to insufficient internet and power infrastructure and ground stability. Learning hubs provide a safe haven for students who are unable to study online from the safety of their homes. Parami students from conflict regions, migrant and refugee communities, and diaspora communities have the opportunity to access undergraduate degree education by living and studying at the Parami learning hubs in Burma and Thailand.

Residential support is absolutely essential for some of our students to pursue their educational goals. With prolonged school closures and internet and electricity cuts in conflict regions, students such as Peter do not have options to pursue higher education except to risk crossing the border to pursue education opportunities elsewhere. Peter, after crossing the India-Burma border to access reliable internet to take the Parami University entrance exam, was admitted to the program with full scholarship and learning hub support so that he can complete his degree online using the educational facilities at the hub.

“I'm incredibly fortunate to receive not only a full scholarship but also the learning hub, which offers room and board for students like me who require a stable electricity and internet connection, as well as a safe and comfortable place to study. Staying at the learning hub giving me the opportunity to enjoy university life with my peers, even though our classes are conducted through synchronous sessions. This financial support has been a lifeline that allows me to continue my education. I'm excited about the opportunities that Parami University has opened up for me.”

- Peter Ling Mang, Class of 2027

Global & Community Leadership

Education has transformative power for individuals and societies. The education at Parami not only prepares students for professional careers but also inspires them to be civically engaged and become responsible global citizens. We offer numerous civic and community engagement opportunities both online and offline. In addition, Parami students have various opportunities to gain global exposure and experience through the University’s partner networks.

Service learning is a mandatory component of the undergraduate education at Parami. Students are encouraged to undertake in-person service learning opportunities within communities that are different from their own, and learn to engage with diverse stakeholders with differing needs. Learn more about service learning at Parami here.

Partnerships, in-kind, and financial support enable the University to organize these in-person opportunities that supplement the online academic studies and promote a sense of community, intercultural exchange and plurality in perspectives.

“One memorable on-site activity I recently took part in was the Learning Across Border program. This provided me with my first experience of traveling to another country and meeting international students. It wasn't a typical sightseeing trip around Thailand; the program involved visiting Chiang Mai University, attending seminars, and meeting with non-profit organizations. The program offered me the chance to gain insight into current issues in both Thailand and Myanmar, reshaping my perspective on global and local matters.”

- Radanar, Class of 2026