By Ah Dee Che, Loving Fountain Orphanage Center in Myitkyina
Here is the monthly cost for food at our orphanage in Kyats (Note: kyats are Myanmar money. The exchange rate is approximately 800 kyats to $1.00)
1. Fire Wood 80000
2. Rice 240000
3. Cooking Oil 28000
4. Vegetables 30000
5. Salt,Onion ect… 90000
5. Beans 90000
7. Meats 180000
Total 738000 kyats or $923
1$= 800 Kyats
There are 50 orphanage children in the school year of 2012 including
20 refugees orphanage children. The cost of items are rising up this
year.
Editor’s Note — The firewood is needed — because meals are prepared over an open flame.