Our Team
Board of Directors
Mrat Twan
President
Kyaw Kyaw Lin
Vice-president
Phroe Wai Khine
Secretary
Sein Cherry Win
Treasure
Thazin Aung
Board member
Program Operation Team
“A youth-led team rooted in community” Our team includes young leaders, trainers, agriculture, and environment experts, project officers and volunteers. We work side by side with communities to make lasting change.
MRAT TWAN
Founder & Director
Environmental Educator
Rathedaung Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Mrat Twan is the main initiator behind Twinleaf Arakan. Born and raised in Rathedaung, he founded the organization in 2025 to support rural farmers facing the harsh impacts of climate change.
“Every year, communities in Rakhine facing increasing climate-related challenges. Farmers _whose lives depend on nature_lack access to modern agricultural knowledge. Youth often become part of the problem due to a lack of awareness. Twinleaf Arakan was born to change that. We promote sustainable agriculture. Improve food security, and engage young people in protecting our environment.”
PHROE WAI KHAING
Finance & Admin Officer
Co-initiator
Maungdaw, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Phroe manages the heart of Twinleaf’s finances and operations. With a strong sense of purpose, she works to strengthen the link between people and environment.
“The current political and climate conditions have put great strain on our communities. I dream of a future where we value and protect our natural resources. I truthly believe Twinleaf Arakan can helo make that future a reality.”
Htoo Mrat Ko
Logistic Officer
Rathedaung, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Htoo Mrat Ko serves as a Logistics Officer at the Center for Soil Defenders, supporting training programs and school logistics. He ensures the smooth coordination of resources and operations, helping teams respond effectively to community needs.
“With teamwork and dedication, we can overcome challenges and create lasting positive change together.”
MG MG HTAY
Sustainable Agriculture Trainer
Rathedaung Tsp, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Mg Mg Htay is a dedicated sustainable agriculture trainer with the Center for Soil Defenders of Twinleaf Arakan, empowering rural youth from farming communities. He promotes soil conservation and climate-resilient farming through hands-on training and mentorship, helping communities improve productivity while protecting the land for future generations.
“Sustainable farming is not only about growing crops—it is about caring for the land that sustains us.”
KHINE HNIN WAI
Community Dev and Research Coordinator
Rathedaung Tsp, Rakhine State, Myanmar
NAING NAING
Teaching Assistant
Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Naing Naing plays a key role in connecting Twinleaf’s vision an local communities. With a focus on resilience, she supports programs that uplift lives and restore rural livelihoods.
“Twinleaf Arakan has the potential to make a real difference. That’s why I joined to help create a sustainable, climate-resilient farming.
MA CHO HTAY
Junior Agriculture Officer
Rathedaung Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar
A recent graduate of the State Agricultural Institute in Thaton, Ma Cho Htay brings fresh energy and knowledge to the team.
“Growing up, I saw how little access my parents and other farmers had to quality agricultural education. Through Twinleaf, I want to close that gap and show young people that sustainable farming is a powerful tool for better livelihoods.”
ZAW MIN NAING
Farm and Livestock Organizer
Rathedaung Tsp, Rakhine State, Myanmar