Sai Lang Won (Harn) is founder of Alternative Education for Social Engagement, based in Chiang Mai, Thailand Harn, originally from Burma, moved to Thailand to pursue a university education as Burmese schools were shut down by the ruling military regime. After interning with the regional human-rights organization Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development, he joined a youth program called Nationalities' Youth Development Program. In 2003, he founded Alternative Education for Social Engagement. This non-profit social movement aims to build a just, peaceful and radically democratic society in Burma.