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.