Research Partners
Kachinland Research Centre
Kachinland Research Centre, a non-profit research organization headquartered in Myitkyina, Kachin State, was founded in 2012 mainly focusing on human rights issues, education and media. The aim of KRC is to promote social science research, engage in critical conversations about Kachin society, and build a comprehensive data bank of Kachinland. In order to materialize that goal, the Centre is doing rigorous field research, publishing research works in Kachin, Burmese and English languages, and lecturing in education institutions. During the course of its formation the Centre has built up an effective research network throughout Kachin State and Northern Shan State by doing field research, participating as a resource center in the conferences, seminars and workshops in collaboration with several international and local organisations and networks.
“Kachinland”encompasses Kachin State, Northern Shan State in Myanmar, Dai-Jinpho autonomous prefecture of Yunnan Province in China, and, Changlang, Bordumsa, Lohit, and Tinsukia Districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India
TheHILLS Myanmar
TheHILLS Myanmar (THM) is a research-driven non-profit working at the intersection of education, policy, and decolonial knowledge production. We work across the full education continuum, from expanding access to primary and secondary schooling to strengthening higher education, academic capacity, and research leadership. Our activities include fellowships, mentorship, training, and context-informed policy analysis, all grounded in lived experience and local knowledge.
THM is also home to initiatives such as the Chin State Academic Research Network (CSARN), reflecting our commitment to fostering inclusive, collaborative research grounded in place and perspective.
By bridging local experience with global dialogue, we are building a vibrant research community dedicated to equity, rigor, and transformative thinking.
The Highland Institute
Established in 2013 and registered in Nagaland, India, the Highland Institute is a pioneering independent research centre dedicated to addressing complex socio-political, cultural, historical, environmental, and developmental challenges in Highland Asia and beyond.
Our mission is to drive meaningful change through rigorous research and collaborative innovation, bridging local knowledge systems with global academic discourse.