Who We Are

About Us

PPM was founded in 2016 by Htet Swe, a human rights activist, in cooperation with a group of young people actively working with a mission to promote democratic values, human rights, civic engagement, and peace through civic education, inter-faith dialogue, human rights training, campaign initiatives, research and advocacy.

We are well known for providing a platform and safe space for youth and bringing diverse groups together to promote tolerance, peace, trust and mutual understanding among Myanmar’s different ethnicities. PPM is known for promoting the voices and rights of marginalized communities, in particular for the Rohingya community, to become empowered and realize freedom, equality, peace and justice.  PPM offers different kind empowerment opportunities for the young people to develop their skills and to bring changes for the society.

PPM’s activities engage diverse young people, activists, community leaders, and religious leaders from Rakhine state and Yangon. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local level to national level. Through our work, we aim to create progressive, democratically-minded citizens who will contribute to Myanmar’s successful transition to a sustainable democratic future.

The PPM is composed of scholars, community leaders, and peace activists from Myanmar and around the globe who share a common goal to achieve our vision. PPM program regions include mainly in northern and central Rakhine State, and Yangon and across Myanmar. PPM partners with international NGOs, donors, researchers and other civil society organizations to work towards achieving our vision.

HTET SWE

Founder and Executive Director

Executive Director

Htet Swe

Mr. Htet Swe is a dedicated Rohingya human rights activist, author, the founder, and executive director of Peace Point-Myanmar (PPM), who has dedicated over a decade to advocating for minority rights, particularly those of the Rohingya community in Myanmar. Htet Swe has dedicated himself to working for human rights and to ending discrimination and oppression, particularly for his marginalized minority Rohingya community. Along with his organization (PPM), he works tirelessly to promote democratic values, human rights, and peace through various initiatives. With extensive experience in conflict-affected areas, Htet Swe has engaged with ethnic minority communities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and refugees in Rakhine State, addressing complex and sensitive issues at both national and regional levels. His professional journey includes over 14 years of work and volunteerism within non-profit and non-governmental organizations, where he has passionately pursued human rights and worked to end discrimination against marginalized communities, particularly the Rohingya. Htet Swe is known for amplifying the voices of minority communities, especially the Rohingya, and for his active role in promoting peaceful coexistence and peacebuilding in Rakhine State. Through PPM’s programs, he empowers youth and seeks to nurture a generation of progressive, democracy-oriented citizens who can contribute to Myanmar’s transition towards a sustainable democratic future.

Htet Swe holds a BA. English degree, a postgraduate diploma in international studies at Yangon University, and a diploma in formation technology at Yangon University.  He also completed a Master's degree in Business Administration at Aisa E University. Htet Swe's impactful work has earned international recognition through various prestigious international fellowships and leadership programs. He was selected as an Asia-Pacific representative for the Obama Leadership program in 2019, which empowers emerging young leaders with skills to drive positive change in their communities. Recently, Htet Swe was selected to attend the Democracy Forum hosted by the Obama Foundation, where his ongoing contributions to democracy and human rights were highlighted. Htet Swe also participated as a Southeast Asia representative in the Interfaith Fellowship program organized by the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers. In the same year in 2019, he also attended the Peacebuilders Conference on Faith and Development at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Htet Swe is also an alumnus of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) and took part in a regional program on citizen journalism at the International Center for Journalists, further enhancing his advocacy efforts. His research has also received international acknowledgment, with one of his reports published in the Library of the U.S. Congress. Furthermore, his recent research has been selected for presentation at the 20th Conference of the International Association for the Study of Forced Migration in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Vision

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We seek to unlock the possibility

We envision to build a tolerant, peaceful, equal and inclusive democratic Society for all without discrimination where all people can live together harmoniously and peacefully.

Mission

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We seek to drive change on large scale

Our primary mission is to promote democratic values, human rights, civic engagement, and peace through civic education, inter-faith dialogue, human rights training, campaign initiatives, research and advocacy.

Value

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We are focused on results
  • RESPECT: Treating equally without discrimination
  • Impartiality: Equal and just treatment of peoples without bias or discrimination.
  • Humanity: Compassion and respect for human dignity.
  • INTEGRITY: Know and do what is right
  • SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Serve the common good

Governance Structure

The PPM is composed of scholars, community leaders, and peace activists from Myanmar and around the globe who share a common goal to achieve our vision. PPM has a defined structure that includes a Board of Directors and a senior management team.

The Board of Directors is comprised of key local community leaders, scholars and peace activist and is the highest decision-making organ for approving strategies, policies and reviewing achievements and plans. Members of the board have experience engaging with peace and development activities and have the ability to assist the PPM through their own expertise and contacts. Members also endorse the PPM’s mission and vision, actively commit to the values of inclusivity, respect for diversity, human rights and human dignity. The PPM’s Boards are composed of 7 members and the President is the leader of Board of Directors.

The senior management team is the planning and activity implementing body of the organization which controls and approves all activities in line with the organizational strategy as validated by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is the head of the senior management team as well as member of board of directors and is responsible for overall management of programs and operations.