Kyainseikgyi

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Kyainseikgyi: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Kyainseikgyi when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your …

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Kyainseikgyi? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Kyainseikgyi (Pwo Eastern Karen: ဍုံလာ့တ်ုကဝ်သၞေဝ်ဖါဍောဟ်; Burmese: ကြာအင်းဆိပ်ကြီးမြို့; pronounced [tɕàʔɪ́ɰ̃sʰeɪ̯ʔtɕí mjo̰]; Mon: ဍုၚ်လှာဒကှ်) is a town in Kayin State, Myanmar (Burma), located on the eastern side of the Zami River…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Dibër County? We'd love to hear you…

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Dibër County, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share your…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Kukës County? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Kukës County when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Kukës County: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…