Kefa Puta
Journal Essayist

Kefa Puta

Kefa Puta (Maung Maung Htein) is a Rohingya educator, humanitarian volunteer, and writer from Kyauk Pan Du Village, Rakhine (Arakan) State, Myanmar. He currently lives in Jamtoli Camp 15, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. His experiences in life and community service have influenced his interests in education, human rights, and the stories of people whose voices are often overlooked.

Index of Works

Essays

Wound of the chest by the fire that never left me

From surviving a devastating fire in Myanmar to pursuing education in a refugee camp, Kefa Puta shares his inspiring journey of survival, resilience and hope.
November 4, 2026 • 11 Min Read
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