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Nov 8th: San Francisco Bay Area 9th Annual Burmese Literary Talk
San Francisco Bay Area will continue its strong traditional of preserving Burmese tradition and literary by holding 9th annual literary talk this year (again) by inviting prominent writers, directors and singers. The talk will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 FROM 4-10 PM at the Los Cerritos Community Center in Fremont (3377 Alder Ave, Fremont, CA 94536) Read More

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Burma Vigil on the Anniversary of Saffron Revolution held
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 6:00 – 8:00 pm; UNION SQUARE, SAN FRANCISCO;
301 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102; Get directions Read More Flyers MS Word PDF Burmese Press Release

A year ago, led by Buddhist monks, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Burma peacefully to cry out for an end to the long-standing military dictatorship there. Today, raising Buddhist flags and reciting prayers of love on the street is a crime punishable by beating and death. Many monks have been disrobed, beaten, humiliated, tortured, and killed, and there are reports of a massacre in the jungle. The military junta has raided monasteries and private homes in the middle of the night, dragging away those they suspect of involvement. Over 4,000 monks and thousands more protesters were arrested and the Burmese population is living in fear.

The people of Burma need our help. Despite countless military crackdowns over the past 20 years, their brave struggle for freedom continues. Please join us on the anniversary of Burma’s Saffron Revolution Day to appeal to the UN and the international community to take swift and effective measures to stop injustice, and establish Burmese democracy and rule of law. Let’s lift our voices for democracy in Burma as we commemorate the peaceful and heroic protests of last September.

Free Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: Concerns Growing Over her Health/Survival
After three weeks of food refusal, concerns growing over Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's health/survival Read more NLD Special Statement BADA Statement

Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA)
Statement of Support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Recent Actions
Date: August 26, 2008 PDF MS Word

We absolutely support Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in making a great stand even under detention; she has refused to meet with the UN special envoy Ibrahim Gambari, as currently being reported. Her vision, judgment, courage and leadership in highlighting the failed efforts of the United Nations (UN) and the State Peace & Development Council's (SPDC) one-sided position could not come sooner. We fully stand by her decision.

Parade for Burma At The Solano Stroll was a success
Bay area Burma supporters to join the Solano Stroll Parade this year again and speared awareness about situation in Burma. A one mile long street celebration is attended by more than 100,000 annually.

34th Annual, 2008 Solano Stroll - Street Celebration
Sunday, September 14, 10am - 6pm
Solano Avenue in Berkeley & Albany, CA

Let's Parade for Burma at Solano Stroll! Please join!

Parade at 10AM with about 100 participating groups (Burmese will be one of them); it usually last about 1 1/2 hour. To gather at 9:00 a.m. SHARP at the corner of FRESNO AVENUE and SOLANO AVENUE, Berkeley CA 94707; Look for people with Burmese dresses and drums.

Solano Stroll is the East Bay’s largest street festival! The Solano Avenue Merchants Association invites you to come and see what makes Solano Avenue such a wonderful place. Participants and the event guests visit from everywhere throughout California; as well as neighboring states from Nevada to Maine. Every cuisine imaginable** Filling the streets with hundreds of thousands.

Also visit 75 Entertainers / 50 Food Booths / 120 Arts and Crafters and 150 Local Non-Profits. 26 Blocks of free fun!
*** In 2002, the Stroll was honored by the Library of Congress as a National Local Legacy. *** Read more

UN Special Envoy Wasting Time
BADA Strongly supports Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's refusal to meet him
Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) today released a statement strongly endorsing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi' s refusal to meet with UN Special envoy as he is just wasting precious time and going along with regime's one-sided stand. In expressing such support, BADA has today released the following statement:

Statement of Support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Recent Actions
Date: August 26, 2008

Join Protest Rally at Chinese Consulate On the Eve of Olympic Closing
To Highlight China's Role/irresponsible policies in Enabling Burma's Brutal Dictatorship More info

Also read reports on China Arm Sales to Rights Abusers like Burma military

A protest rally in front of the Chinese Consulate on Aug 23 is being planned.

2-4 pm Saturday, August 23
Chinese Consulate
1450 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Among others, the following exhibit will be part of the actions:

Exhibit - China's Policy, Burma's Misery

Beijing Olympic through the eye of Local Burmese Artists on behalf of silenced Burmese people under the Burmese regime:

The exhibit will include collection of cartoons, photos and article of China's military, economic and diplomatic support to Burma Dictators! More Information

8888 20th Anniversary/Burma Day Successfully held
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the people of Burma’s August 8, 1988 popular uprising against Burma’s military regime, the city of San Francisco and Berkeley have declared: BURMA DAY: AUGUST 8. On August 8, 2008, a flag raising by the City of Berkeley at 8:08 am (Attended by vice mayor Maxell Anderson an city officials) and Burma Day Rally at San Francisco Union Square (attended by Supervisor Ammiano and a representative from Congresswoman Jacky Spare) were successfully held to mark this historic day:

Berkeley Flag Raising: Album Slideshow; San Francisco Burma Day Rally: Album Slideshow; More Photos: Photos ABC Coverage

San Francisco declares August 8 as Burma Day to honor 20th anniversary of 8888
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has passed the Burma Day Resolution by 8-3 vote margin at Today's meeting. The resolution commands the people of Burma and declares August 8 as Annual Burma Day to honor the 20th anniversary of 8888 people's uprising in Burma. Read More

Berkeley declared August 8, 2008 as Burma day, to raise Burma Flag annually on August 8 Read more

BADA works to help the Cyclone Victims in Burma
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To make tax deductible donation, click the button at the top right corner.
Alternatively, send checks made out to "BADA" to BADA, 1453 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. We will send you a receipt. 100% goes to Burma's cyclone victims! More information
Cyclone Relief effort already send $20,000 to Burma
BADA has already send $20,000 to Burma through International Burmese Monks Organizations Inc, the only and leading oversea Burmese monks network that has offices in 20 countries. Your donation has funded monasteries and leading grassroots that are doing great relief works in Burma. Please read this New York Times article, Monks Succeed in Cyclone Relief as Junta Falters to learn more about how they are leading the relief efforts in Burma.

Zarganar arrested in Burma
Zarganar, a popular Burmese comedian and social activist, has been heavily involved in volunteer disaster relief aid in the cyclone-damaged areas. An estimated 400 Burmese involved in the entertainment world joined together to do volunteer work in the delta. They confiscated the computer, video CDs of Than Shwe's daughter's wedding, Rambo 4 and Nargis plights, cash account book and 30 FECs, from his bed room. Read his June 2 interview.

Join May 9 Burma Rally, Prayer Vigil and Fundraiser for Cyclone Victims
When: Friday, May 9, 2008 4-8pm ** Rally 5pm; Speakers at 6pm; Vigil 7 pm
Where: San Francisco Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Avenue
Visuals: Burmese monks and Burma supporters, meditation, signs, music, prayer & collection for Burmese cyclone victims Contact: 510 220 1323; More details here

Burma Thanks you for April 9: Peace Walk and Torch Protests were a success
600+ Burma supporters joined the Peace Walk across Golden Gate Bride: (Click here for more nfo)

2008 Annual Burma Human Rights Day held
Come commemorate 8th annual event with speakers, film, music, food, discussion and Q&A; Download flyer MS Word; PDF; Direction and invite

Speaker1 Dr. Ashin Nayaka Testimony speeches by Ashin Nayaka ; biography

Speaker2 Chinese Dissident HARRY WU Book by Harry Wu; http://www.laogai.org/; biography

Performer Mary Win http://www.youtube.com/marywinmusic

Film Prayer of Peace: Relief & Resistance in Burma's War Zone; 28 mins; color http://frontfilms.com/

Video Saffron Revolution Highlights; 10 mins

More info
BADA website: www.badasf.org
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2008 BADA Annual General Meeting held
successfully held with the most number of supporters and members ever attended an AGM
You are cordially invited to attend the annual general meeting of The 2008 Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) that will be held according to the following program.

1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2008
Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California 94587, Telephone (510) 745-1464

There will be reports from the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and Treasurers, and appointment of vacant Board and EC members. Read more

Join us in helping the people of Burma in their quest for Democracy and Freedom. If you are not a member yet, apply online here; it is quick and easy. More information about BADA can be found at www.badasf.org. Or contact us at 510 485 3751; info@badasf.org.

Media Advisory: BADA urges US Congress to take strong measures against foreign Oil Companies in Burma
Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) today praised the United States Congress for imposing stronger sanctions against Burma’s junta, but urged to take strong measures against the foreign oil companies operating in Burma. Read More

Media Advisory: BADA lauds US Congress for honoring Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
The Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) today praised the US House of Representatives for voting to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and urged the US Senate to quickly approve a similar measure Read more

Thank you all for supporting this successful event
Burma's Struggle continues: An Evening with Burmese Monk leader and former monk political prisoner + Video
Masoeyein Sayadaw is the head of the International Burmese Monks Organization ((Sassana Moli) ) founded after recent protests in Burma to help the monks and nuns of Burma as well as to save the Buddhism from the destructive Burma’s Junta. He is a well-known Buddhist teacher and author of 50 years in Burma. He was derobed and imprisoned in Burma for three years in 1990 for his monastery participating in the Monk’s boycott of the military. He has been actively advocating against the atrocities and destructions of monks, nuns and Buddhist institutions in Burma.

Come join Masoyein Sayadaw and an excellent Burma Video "Burma: State of Fear" by Frontline/WORLD, 25 MINS, COLOR with introduction and Q&A by the Frontline/WORLD Series Editor Stephen Talbot.

Monday Dec 17, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian-Universalists Hall
1924 Cedar Street (@Bonita), Berkeley, CA 94709
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The People of Burma have been forced to live under the brutal dictatorship since 1962, and have been violently crushed repeatedly every time they rose up against the successive dictatorial regimes.

Recently, led by Buddhist monks, hundreds of thousands of peaceful people are taking to the streets to cry out for an end to the long-standing military dictatorship in Burma yet again. However, holding Buddhist Sassana flags and reciting prayers of love on the street is now a crime punishable by beating and death. Many monks have been disrobed, beaten, humiliated, tortured, and killed, and there are reports of a massacre in the jungle. The military junta is raiding monasteries and private homes in the middle of the night and dragging away those they suspect of involvement. Over 4,000 Buddhist monks and protesters have been arrested and the Burmese population is living in fear. More info

Outraged? Let's not forget Burma, but help keep the Burma issue alive and well
Join Dec. 9th Burma Peace Rally in SF
COME mark the the International Human Rights Day with a rally FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM in Burma
Sunday Dec. 9th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Civic Center Plaza
Polk St & McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Wear Maroon red to honor Buddhist monks. The People of Burma have been forced to live under the brutal dictatorship since 1962, and have been violently crushed repeatedly every time they rose up against the successive dictatorial regimes.

Burma: Targeted Sanctions Needed on Petroleum Industry
(New York, November 19, 2007) � The United Nations Security Council should act to prohibit any new investment in Burma's oil and gas fields and block company payments that help sustain Burma's brutal military rule, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch said that until the Security Council imposes sanctions, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, India, the European Union, the United States and other countries that have economic ties to Burma should act to suspend any further development of Burma's oil and gas sector. To encourage an end to ongoing repression, Human Rights Watch also called for targeted financial sanctions on companies owned and controlled by the Burmese military or whose revenues substantially benefit the military. Ware Maroon red to honor Buddhist monks Read More
Join SF Singapore Protest This Tuesday
Singapore, come clean and say No to Burma's Dictatorship!
Last Friday, amid the looming ASEAN summit in Singapore, US Senate unanimously voted and urged ASEAN to suspend Myanmar. But, in response, Singapore will not even allow opposition to protest against Myanmar at the summit, let alone allowing Burmese there. [Read the news here] We will protest here for all of them on Tuesday Nov 20, 12-1 pm in San Francisco. Please join in!!!!

Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm in San Francisco
Program:
11:50 - 12:00 Gather at the Ferry Building (1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111)
12:00 - 12:20 Meditation walk to the Singapore Consulate (595, Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105)
12:20 - 1:00 Meditation protest/rally at the Singapore Consulate

Burma freedom supporters, organizations and groups working towards a speedy democratic development in Burma. And YOU. The Berkeley Buddhist Peace Fellowship (bpf.org) and Buddhist Community, The Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA, badasf.org) and Burmese Community. To do a walking meditation protest, rally against the Singapore Government at the San Francisco Singapore Consulate during the 13th ASEAN Summit in Singapore. Read more

Pelosi, Burma needs you now!
(It was successful!!! And we were informed that she is already working on the Burma bill and the flow vote will come within two weeks)
Join Burma Vigil at the Pelosi office to ask her support for Sanctions on Burma's ruling thugs on Nov 14, 4:30 - 5:30 pm at San Francisco Federal Building. Burma freedom supporters and the district constituents to show their appreciation to Congresswoman Pelosi for her past work on Burma and her continual support for Burma. In particular, we would like to ask for her much needed leadership and support to the Burma bill introduced in the House by the Congressman Lantos. This is a powerful legislation that will really hurt the SPDC hard. But it has gotten only 27 co-sponsors so far and needs to go through the way and means committee soon. Read more

Protest against Chevron was a success
Free Burma Supporters joined in with more then 150 others marching [in the rain] to protest against Chevron Expansion of Refinery to raise awareness about Burma as well as making connections. Read More

Charles Petrie, top UN officer in Myanmar Country Team, Kicked out for a truthful Statement
The truth told by the UN Myanmar Country Team: The UN system in Myanmar nevertheless sees every day that in this potentially prosperous country basic human needs are not being met. Today, Myanmar’s estimated per capita GDP is less than half of that of Cambodia or Bangladesh. The average household is forced to spend almost three quarters of its budget on food. One in three children under five are suffering from malnutrition, and less than 50% of children are able to complete their primary education. It is estimated that close to seven hundred thousand people each year suffer from malaria and one hundred and thirty thousand from tuberculosis. Among those infected with HIV, an estimated sixty thousand people needing anti-retrovirals do not yet have access to this life-saving treatment.

The United Nations agencies working in Myanmar repeat their strong determination to help the country address poverty and suffering, and their underlying causes.

The concerns of the people have been clearly expressed through the recent peaceful demonstrations, and it is beholden on all to listen. Full Statement UN Oct 22nd Report on Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar UNIC YANGON Web Site

The plain old lies from Myanmar SPDC: The Statement, which is found to be very negative, deliberately ignores the successful conclusion of the National Convention which as adopted basic principles for a new constitution as well as the economic development and the gains made in various sectors, such as education, health, transportation, etc. The Country Team should realize that there could be much better gains without the sanctions imposed upon Myanmar by some countries. Read Full Lies

National Poet U Tin Moe's Funeral Held in Los Angeles (Photo Gallery)
Jan 28, 2007: The funeral services of the National Poet Saya Gyi U Tin Moe were held on Sunday, January 28th evening in Los Angeles, California, his resident city. It was the last of the several public services held over two days in Los Angeles. Hundreds of admirers all over the United States attended the services. NCGUB Prime Minister Dr. Sein Win, Poet and Writer Saya Maung Swan Ye, Writer Saya U Win Pe, Journalist U Tin Maung Than spoke at the Sunday's Funeral service. Representatives from various organizations -- including those of BADA and BAWA: former president of BADA Dr. Kyaw Tint and President of BAWA Daw Khin Tint Tint respectively, also spoke at the Saturday Evening viewing and memorial service. Members of BADA, BAWA and many San Francisco Bay Area residents attended the funeral and the viewing services. His body will be cremated early Monday January 29 by family members. BADA Condolences Photo Gallery

2007 BADA Annual General Meeting and Election Held
Each year in late January, BADA members convene for an annual meeting to review their past year's activities as well as to plan for the new year to better serve its community and the people of Burma. Every two year, according to its bylaw, BADA members elect its leadership bodies, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. BADA successfully held its 2007 Annual General Meeting and Election on Saturday Jan 27, 2007 at the Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Union City, CA 94587 from 11 am to 4 pm. New members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the 2007/2008 term were elected. Officers election will be held this coming Sunday at the same location among the elected members. Invitation & Program; Download Flyer; Download Nomination Form Logo Selection Vote

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