Naw Gloria Maung Maung

Board Member (Myanmar – Asia)

Gloria (she/her/hers) was the first young woman elected as Vice President of YWCA of Myanmar, serving as Vice President for two consecutive terms and she was also Youth Committee chairperson in her local YWCA.  Since her junior years, Gloria has actively participated in all YWCA activities.  She has taken the lead in mobilising and strengthening young women/Y Thazin activities and supporting and mentoring the Rise Up Leads.  As a senior young woman, Gloria has proven herself in intergenerational transformative leadership, encouraging young women leadership and participation in the empowerment of young people to take an active role in the organisation and in addressing challenges. Gloria has also ensured there was leadership development and capacity building for members and staff to strengthen the organisation’s ability to make a positive impact.