This story features the story of a 17 year-old Burmese Karen refugee girl, Moo Pay Naw. The article traces Moo Pay Naw’s encounters with war in Burma and describes the complicated issues that can arise when resettling to the U.S. By recounting the civil war through this young refugee girl’s experiences, this article can help refugee resettlement staff, case workers, and other service providers better understand the personal backgrounds of their Burmese clients.
