PEOPLE

An intimate portrait of Mei as a leader and mother, reflecting on recent floods and her ongoing mission. The rainy season brought heavy floods to Kanglaung, yet Mei’s spirit remains unshaken. Sitting in her bamboo house, she speaks softly but firmly about the challenges the village faces—climate change, soil degradation, and migration of the youth—and about her determination to change the narrative. Today, Mei balances leadership and motherhood with grace. Her smile and energ