About

Doh Zat meaning 'Our Stories' in Burmese, is a digital multimedia platform where we share powerful narratives of mental health challenges originate from experiences of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse, violence, and harassment based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, and sexuality, narrated from a first-person perspective.

Doh Zat is committed to ethically addressing any potential concerns while offering crucial psychosocial support to vulnerable groups from Myanmar. We also collect authentic stories from these individuals with their explicit consent for the purpose of data collection and story publishing. Mental health research in Myanmar, especially field research, is currently facing challenges due to the coup. Recognizing the physical and mental risks associated with CTSD (Continuous Traumatic Stress Disorder) among Myanmar people, we are conducting needs assessments to raise public awareness.

Through initial surveys and assessment workshops, Doh Zat has discovered that, those facing such challenges often face silencing and demonization for speaking out. Many individuals struggle with mental wounds from traumatic experiences, hindering them from sharing their stories due to fear of victim-blaming, further violence, or loss of support systems.

Doh Zat believes that these stories and experiences need to be heard. By sharing the reality, we hope to inspire readers to address mental health challenges, not only for themselves but also with their family, friends, colleagues, and others.

Vision

Doh Zat envisions a world where well-being and care is precedent.

Mission

Educate and support Myanmar people for their mental well-being.

What We Do

Doh Zat actively engages across multiple media platforms to share narratives and experiences of mental health challenges, gathered by our dedicated volunteers in Burmese, English, and various ethnic languages. These personal stories are portrayed through a first-person perspective and showcased on our website, complemented by impactful artworks to enhance their resonance and extend our reach. Additionally, we share these stories on our podcasts and YouTube channels.

Simultaneously, we extend psycho-social support to individuals affected by physical, psychological, mental, and sexual abuse, as well as violence and harassment/bullying, via our social media outlets. Our workshops not only provide assistance but also involve the collection of data with explicit consent for further analysis. Conducting needs assessments allows us to contribute to public awareness initiatives.

Who Do we Connect With

We work in individuals, groups, organizations with these people,

• victims/survivors to share their stories and aiding them on their journey towards healing.

• accredited mental health services to assist in our missions focused on mental health and awareness.

• artists and creatives to present stories through various mediums and offer therapeutic arts to the public, aiming to broaden the reach of these narratives