The project is a partnership between the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mahidol University aiming to promote sustainable development through knowledge and skill upgrades to Myanmar human capital. Under collaborative scholarship scheme in which the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided funding of 70% and Mahidol University contributed another 30%, qualified candidates will be recruited and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate study programs at Mahidol University. The Project plan was to provide full scholarships for 28 Master’s and 16 Bachelor recipients in the areas of Population studies, Public Health, Healthcare studies, Engineering, Environment and resource studies, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Information and Communication Technology as well as 4 Capacity Building projects. There are altogether 12 Faculties and 3 Institutes, participating in this project including Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Faculty of Information Communication and Technology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Public Health, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Graduate Studies, ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Institute for Population and Social Research, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia.

In today’s interconnected world, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are essential for eradicating poverty, protecting our planet, and fostering global peace. Mahidol University advances these goals through the SDGs + Mobility Mahidol University Projects (SDGs + Mobility MaPs). This program provides transformative experiences, raising student awareness of global challenges and empowering them to develop innovative solutions. By integrating project-based learning and design thinking, students engage in collaborative problem-solving, gaining practical skills and becoming proactive agents of change, driving sustainable development in their communities and beyond.