We are committed to provide opportunity to the next generation of theatre makers and teachers. Our goal is to employ and support standout International students who will facilitate our curriculum year round. Every ambassador is awarded a yearly stipend for their work, along with ongoing IGE mentorship. We envision these ambassadors will strengthen our ensembles in the US and international communities.

My first name is Eh Hser Nay, and my last name is Taw. I graduated from St. Olaf College (Minnesota) with a degree in Economics and Chinese and a minor in Finance. I am originally from Thailand, but my family immigrated to Minnesota when I was 6 years old. I grew up in the states but after graduating college I wanted to go back and volunteer in the Karen community. I am now teaching at Thoo Mweh Khee Learning Center teaching economics, business and math. Although I did not pursue a career in acting, I grew up wanting to be an actress. I took improvisation classes during the summer and participated in the church's theater activities. I am very happy and excited to be part of International Girls Ensemble because I get to do what I love most, which is acting and teaching young girls how to love themselves.

My name is Naw Eh Lah Paw. I graduated from Thoo Mweh Khee learning center and I'm teaching primary students in Thoo Mweh Khee learning center. I was born in Myanmar and my family moved to the refugee camp in 2007. I finished my high school in the camp and finished my post- ten in Thoo Mweh Khee. I wanted to become a teacher and now I'm a teacher. I love teaching and it makes me happy. I'm so excited and happy to work with Intl Girls Ensemble because I love sharing my experience from Intl Girls Ensemble and teaching young girls in TMK to have self-confidence. 

My name is Cyprozz Otieno, a Gender and development specialist in Kenya. I completed my studies at Egerton University. I majored in Gender and development studies,  I'm looking forward to understanding and Combating Structural Inequality which leads to gender equality and combats discrimination against women and other marginalized groups.

Arts is a powerful means to foster women's rights as it enables them to learn, practice and rehearse; cultivating their inner creativity and natural talents in order to express their feelings and emotions, free from inhibition or rigid judgement from their society.

Through performance we are able to communicate our emotions without using words and still be understood by the different audiences from different backgrounds

The engagement in theatre arts educates and empower young women and girls by enabling them to act as agents of social change by ensuring their equal, active and meaningful participation which gives them the ability to express emotions, to build confidence, self-esteem and communication skills, relieve stress, and  to encourage creativity and imagination which leads to increased self confidence and self assurance and to enable girls to cope with different situations and emotions.