Hlaing Thazin Aung is a mental health practitioner from Myanmar, working with diverse populations, including vulnerable communities of Internally Displaced People (IDPs). Over the past three years, she has focused on creating safe spaces where healing can begin and resilience can be fostered. Her work incorporates creative and participatory methods, especially art and drama therapy, to promote resilience and healing. She is passionate about expanding access to ethical, community-based mental health care and advocating for policy-level changes rooted in lived experiences and collective leadership.

OMLAS Experience: “My journey with OMLAS has been transformative. I've deepened my understanding of values-based leadership and connected with changemakers across Asia. The fellowship reinforced my commitment to care and justice while providing tools to lead with integrity. It also encouraged reflection on sustainability and interdependence in my mental health work.”