Earth Mission
Earth Mission is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates Rain Tree Clinic and mobile surgical units in conflict-affected southeast Myanmar, training local Karen physician associates, surgeons, and engineers to deliver healthcare to communities lacking basic medical access.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersDoi Saket, Thailand
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Earth Mission does
Earth Mission is a US-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization (founded 1983, EIN 71-0566251) that delivers clinical care and trains local healthcare providers in conflict-affected southeast Myanmar and along the Thailand-Myanmar border. Its operating footprint centers on the 65-building Rain Tree Clinic (RTC) campus in Karen State — the only surgical provider in the region — supplemented by the Mobile Karen Surgical Hospital (MKSH), the T-RAD Clinic in Kyaukkyi district, the Mae Sariang training site in Thailand, and the Earth Mission Asia Foundation (EMAF) coordination office in Chiang Mai. In 2025 the organization supported 49 students and graduates, served 6,777 patients, performed 649 life-saving surgeries, and reached a supported population of 562,143 people.
Earth Mission's underlying "technology" is an integrated service-and-training platform: a five-year Physician Associate program (>5,000 hours, accredited by the Karen Education and Culture Department), a four-year Engineering Technology program (electricity, equipment/vehicle repair, construction, project leadership), a two-year postgraduate Surgical Training program, and a Natural Farming program, all feeding into a field delivery system that relies on physical infrastructure (jungle hospital campus, mobile surgical units, solar farm and micro hydroelectric generation). The engineering and agricultural programs exist specifically to sustain the clinical operations in a resource-limited conflict environment. The US headquarters in Siloam Springs, Arkansas provides fundraising, governance, and operational support; 87% of the 89 total staff are local hires from Myanmar and Thailand.
The business model is charitable rather than commercial. Patients receive care free of charge. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and monthly), student sponsorships ($6,000/year per PA or E-Tech student), institutional grants (e.g., One Day's Wages for the engineering shop), and recurring church and ministry partner support (Northeast Christian Church, Christian Fellowship Church Belfast, Compassion Christian Foundation, Barnabas Aid). From 2016–2022, 86 cents of every dollar was allocated to programs. Marketing and donor acquisition rely on website storytelling, email newsletters, in-person church presentations in the US/UK/Ireland, partner referrals, and documentary video content such as "Hidden in the Trees." The organization holds ECFA accreditation, a Charity Navigator three-star rating, and the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency (2024).
Earth Mission firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Earth Mission
- Legal name
- Earth Mission, Inc.
- Website
- https://earth-mission.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Earth Mission is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates Rain Tree Clinic and mobile surgical units in conflict-affected southeast Myanmar, training local Karen physician associates, surgeons, and engineers to deliver healthcare to communities lacking basic medical access.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Earth Mission is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Doi Saket
- HQ country
- Thailand
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices5 records
Markets served
Earth Mission business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
Revenue model
- Individual Donations: One-time and monthly gifts from individual donors supporting healthcare programs, student sponsorship, and general operations.
- Student Sponsorship: Sponsors contribute $6,000 per year to support a student's education in the Physician Associate or Engineering Technology programs, with regular updates on the student's progress.
- Institutional Grants: Funding from foundations and organizations such as One Day's Wages grants for specific projects like the engineering shop construction.
- Church and Ministry Partner Support: Financial and practical support from churches including Northeast Christian Church, Christian Fellowship Church Belfast, and others who send teams and provide ongoing funding.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Annual | Student sponsorship covers one year of education for a PA or E-Tech student |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | General donation to support healthcare operations |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Earth Mission product offering
Product offeringCore offering
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Product overview
Earth Mission is a nonprofit healthcare organization operating a multi-faceted healthcare delivery and education system. Its core offerings include three educational programs (Physician Associate Program, Engineering Technology Program, and Surgical Training Program) that train local Karen leaders to provide healthcare in remote southeast Myanmar. These programs feed into field operations including Rain Tree Clinic (a 65-building hospital campus), the Mobile Karen Surgical Hospital, T-RAD Clinic, and a Frontline Mobile Clinic that provides surgical care in active conflict zones. A Natural Farming Program supports campus food self-sufficiency. The organization functions as an integrated healthcare ecosystem where trained graduates serve in clinics they help sustain through engineering support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Physician Associate Program: Five-year PA program training students in primary healthcare with more than 5,000 hours of instruction and clinical experience, earning a Bachelor of Science degree.
- Engineering Technology Program
- Surgical Training Program
- Natural Farming Program
- Rain Tree Clinic
- Mobile Karen Surgical Hospital (MKSH)
Quantifiable outcome
- 49 students and graduates supported in 2025
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Earth Mission
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Earth Mission technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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App detail
Feature5 records
Earth Mission partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, historical and supporting.
- Barnabas AidmajorUK-based Christian aid organization hosting events to introduce Earth Mission to supporters and network for partnerships.
- Karen Education and Culture DepartmentcoreAccrediting body for the Physician Associate program, ensuring training meets international standards while being locally appropriate for Karen communities.
- Karen Department of Health and Welfare (KDHW)coreRegional health department that EM partners with to identify, train, and release high-quality healthcare providers into remote settings.
- Stronghold Rescue & ReliefcorePartner managing ambulance services that bring patients to Rain Tree Clinic. Provides tools for truck maintenance that enables EM engineers to perform repairs in-house.
- Northeast Christian Church (NECC)majorChurch from Louisville, Kentucky sending teams for discipleship and engineering training, with engineering team providing hands-on hydroelectric training.
- Partners Relief and DevelopmenthistoricalFounded by Steve Gumaer, the organization introduced Dr. Mitch Ryan to the Karen people and the Free Burma Rangers medical humanitarian missions.
- Christian Fellowship Church BelfastmajorNorthern Ireland church that has supported EMA for over 5 years, sending teams to build buildings and provide various support.
- Love The 'Ville OutreachsupportingOrganization connecting NECC church teams with Earth Mission opportunities for service.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Earth Mission competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Health Poverty Action: International NGO working on health system strengthening in Asia and Africa including ethnic minority health programs in Myanmar/Burma border areas. Comparable focus on hard-to-reach populations but operates at broader scale with multiple geographies.
- Malteser International: International humanitarian aid organization delivering healthcare, including surgical services, in conflict and disaster zones globally. Comparable as a faith-rooted medical humanitarian operating in conflict settings but with global portfolio beyond Myanmar.
- International Committee of the Red Cross: Largest global humanitarian organization providing medical care, surgical services, and training in active conflict zones worldwide including Myanmar. Comparable as broad incumbent in conflict-zone healthcare, but operating at much larger scale with broader mandate.
Direct peers
- Partners Relief and Development: Medical and development nonprofit operating in Myanmar/Southeast Asia, founded by Steve Gumaer who originally introduced Dr. Mitch Ryan to Karen humanitarian work. Directly comparable focus on Karen communities and conflict-zone healthcare.
- Burma Medical Association: Ethnic Karen medical organization supporting community-based healthcare providers in eastern Myanmar through training, supplies, and backpacking medics. Directly comparable mission of training indigenous medics to deliver healthcare in conflict-affected Karen areas.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders): Global medical humanitarian organization providing emergency surgical and primary care in conflict zones including Myanmar. Directly comparable as a nonprofit delivering free healthcare in active conflict areas, though at vastly larger scale.
- Community Partners International: Nonprofit partnering with ethnic and community-based organizations in Myanmar and Thailand to strengthen health systems for marginalized populations. Closely comparable model of building local healthcare capacity in cross-border Thailand-Myanmar context.
- Free Burma Rangers: Multinational humanitarian organization providing medical, food, and shelter relief to internally displaced people in Burma/Myanmar conflict zones. Directly comparable as a faith-rooted medical relief organization serving Karen and other ethnic communities.
Others
- Barnabas Aid: UK-based Christian aid organization currently partnered with Earth Mission to host events and introduce EM to supporters. Comparable as a faith-based supporter of persecuted Christians including Karen populations, though operates as a funding/advocacy organization rather than direct medical provider.
Regional players
- Shoklo Malaria Research Unit: Research and healthcare organization operating on the Thailand-Myanmar border providing maternal/child health services to migrant and refugee populations. Comparable border-region healthcare delivery but research-oriented rather than surgical training-focused.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Earth Mission social profiles
Digital presenceEarth Mission compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Earth Mission financial estimates
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Earth Mission leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Earth Mission subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Earth Mission funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Earth Mission M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Earth Mission
What does Earth Mission do?
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Is Earth Mission a public or private company?
Earth Mission is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Earth Mission founded?
Earth Mission was founded in 1983. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Earth Mission based?
Earth Mission is headquartered in Doi Saket, Thailand, in the Asia region.
How does Earth Mission make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Individual Donations are the primary driver. The others are student Sponsorship, institutional Grants and church and Ministry Partner Support.
Who are Earth Mission's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Health Poverty Action, Malteser International and International Committee of the Red Cross. Direct peers are Partners Relief and Development, Burma Medical Association, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Community Partners International and Free Burma Rangers. Barnabas Aid is listed as an others. Shoklo Malaria Research Unit is listed as a regional player.
Does Earth Mission have an API?
No public API is recorded for Earth Mission.