25 June 2026
As part of its ongoing Movement Building initiative, WSCF Asia-Pacific continues to accompany Student Christian Movements across the region through dialogue, mutual learning, and solidarity. In every context, Movement Building takes different forms. For some movements, it means expanding ministries and developing new leaders. For others, it means faithfully preserving relationships, nurturing hope, and remaining connected during times of profound uncertainty.
Program Secretary and Movement Building Coordinator Anastasia Hilda recently met online with Arr Wai and Crystal, representatives of the Myanmar SCM Student Committee, to listen to their current realities, share encouragement, and explore how WSCF Asia-Pacific can continue accompanying the movement.
Since 2022, Myanmar SCM has faced significant challenges as the country’s political situation has deeply affected the movement’s organizational life. With the National Office no longer able to function as before, student leaders stepped forward to form a Student Committee, ensuring that the movement would remain connected despite difficult circumstances. Today, committee members are living and studying across Myanmar and neighboring countries, continuing to support one another while discerning the future of the movement together.
Although regular activities have been greatly affected, Myanmar SCM has continued to nurture fellowship whenever possible. Online gatherings have brought together Myanmar SCM members from different parts of the world, creating spaces for prayer, mutual encouragement, and sharing across borders. These moments of connection have reminded participants that, even when physically separated, they remain part of one student movement rooted in faith and hope.
The conversation also acknowledged the emotional toll carried by many student leaders. Years of uncertainty, displacement, and ongoing challenges have led to periods of exhaustion, making it difficult to sustain regular meetings and organizational processes. Nevertheless, both the Student Committee and senior friends continue seeking pathways toward greater unity, believing that rebuilding the movement requires patience, trust, and accompaniment.
Looking ahead, Myanmar SCM plans to send two student representatives to the upcoming SELF Program in Chiang Mai. Beyond leadership formation, this gathering is expected to provide an important opportunity for Myanmar students to reconnect in person, strengthen relationships, and renew their shared vision for the future. Participants also expressed hope for organizing simple online Bible studies and fellowship gatherings as meaningful first steps toward sustaining the movement.
Throughout the conversation, WSCF Asia-Pacific reaffirmed its commitment to walking alongside Myanmar SCM during this challenging period. Together, participants reflected on practical ways the regional fellowship can continue offering support through communication, leadership development, and opportunities for regional participation.
Through Movement Building, WSCF Asia-Pacific believes that nurturing a movement is not measured only by the number of programs it organizes, but also by its ability to remain faithful, connected, and hopeful in the face of adversity. The conversation with Myanmar SCM was a powerful reminder that even in difficult times, solidarity, faith, and friendship continue to sustain the ecumenical movement across Asia-Pacific.
