A former Karen refugee from Myanmar has been named Wyndham’s young person of the month for January.
Win Moe Htet Aung came to Wyndham after spending more than five years living in a refugee camp as his family tried to escape persecution from Myanmar’s ruling military junta.
Having overcome many challenges, Win has developed into a positive and enthusiastic leader since arriving in his adopted home and has become a role model for other Karen youth.
Win volunteers in the Karen community and helps out in range of initiatives including
organising the popular Melbourne Karen Buddhist Association’s Youth Sport
Tournament, where he was awarded the best leadership performance award and
has played an integral role in organising the build of the Karen Buddhist Temple
project.
He also helps organise youth activities for vulnerable young
people in the Karen community including the Friday night drop-in program ‘Karuna’ and the ‘We Are One’ youth soccer team.
Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera said Win was a deserving recipient of the first youth of the month award for 2024.
“Wyndham City appreciates Win’s dedication and commitment to the Wyndham community through his volunteering work in the Karen community,” Cr Barrera said.
“Win is inspiring and a positive influence on his peers
and his contribution has made a real difference.”
Each month council selects a Wyndham resident aged between 12 and 25 as its young person of the month.
Winners are awarded a $300 gift voucher of their choice and other prizes.
Cade Lucas.
