EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: "This publication elevates the voices from communities in Kayin State. It provides an opportunity for these voices to be heard in Myanmar?s peace process and to parƟcipate in events that will affect their futures. Using listening methodology, conversations were held with one hundred and eleven individuals from a cross-­‐secƟon of communities in Kayin State. During these conversations community members shared their opinions on the current situation, their needs, perceived challenges as well as hopes for the future. Key themes and commonalities have been identified and are detailed in the following secƟons. The official state name is Kayin State , yet the name Karen State is sƟll commonly used and is oŌen more widely recongised. For this reason the name Karen State has been used in the publication Ɵtle and the official name, Kayin State, has been used throughout the publication text..."