Shining, an EarthRights School Mekong alum, co-founded the Mong Pan Youth Association with her brother to empower youth to engage in the sustainable development of Shan State in Myanmar. In addition to the Mong Pan Youth Association, she co-founded Weaving Bonds Across borders, an international organization that focuses on leadership development and peace building. Created while working as the Human Rights Storyteller for EarthRights International.