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Make a Year End donation to BADA Read More
Jan 22nd Project Help Burma Fund Raiser Read More
Jan 29, 2012 Sunday, BADA Annual General Meeting Read More
Feb 19: Ko Zarna Public Speaking Event Read More
March 10: Annual Burma Human Rights Day Benefit Read More

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Won Land Slide Victory in Burma's by-election
According to Aung San Suu Kyi's aides, the National League for Democracy won 43 of the 44 constituencies it contested and appears set to win the remaining one too.

The United States and European Union will now be watching closely to see how the president and his military backers react to the NLD victory.

The victory is now expected to accelerate moves to lift sanctions against Burma – the European Union will decide later this month – but concerns are growing that it may also leave President Thein Sein's reform vulnerable to challenge from hardliners within the country's military establishment.

In her speech to supporters, Aung San Suu Kyi said she hoped it would usher in a "genuine democratic atmosphere" and speed the process of national of "national reconciliation." "It is not so much our triumph as a triumph for the people who have decided they must be involved in the political process of this country. It's not so important how many seats [we won], though we are gratified that we've won so many, but the fact that the people are so enthusiastic about participating in the democratic process," she said.

The March 10 event was a great success, the film is currently being shown in these places. Read More
2012 Annual Burma Human Rights Day Benefit
Come share the experts' opinions on if real change taking place in Burma and what you can do to help?

Dinner, Speaker, Film, Cultural Dances and Panel Discussion
Featured film, Director: “Into The Current” FILM about Burma’s Political Prisoners followed by a panel discussion.

Cultural Dances: Burmese, Kachin and Karen Cultural Dances. Food and Dinner: Authentic Burmese Food: Chicken Potato Curry, Bean Soup, Burma Super Star's Tea Leaf Salad and Noodle Salad, and drinks and snacks. Discount Tickets: tickets are available online and student, members and group discount available. Sliding scales suggested donations: $15, $20. Download Flyer Poster Read More

Ko Zargana Public Speaking Event

Food fair, music, dances and short films and Talented Zargana
Chabot Colleague Performing Art Center
25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
Sunday, Feb 10; 11 am - 3:30 pm

READ MORE HERE

Annual Help Burma Fundraising food Bazaar for non-profit organizations inside Burma
The 3rd annual Food Bazaar fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at the Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Avenue Newark, CA 94560-3736 form 11 am to 3 pm. Burmese Food Bazaar, Singer Yadana Oo, Burmese and Ethnic Cultural dances and more. Read More Download Flyer English/Burmese

BADA Annual General meeting on Jan 29
You are cordially invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) that will be held according to the following program. This year, there will be no election, but we will have strategy and planning discussion and your participation and input fro the organization future are highly requested.

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Union City, CA 94587 Read More

Save Irrawaddy Community Forum
Due to the widespread concern and protests, on September 30, 2011, the President of Burmese government U Thein Sein announced the suspension of the Myisone Dam project. However, his announcement will suspend this project only temporarily until the end of his current term at the end of 2015. We are therefore, hereby, demand the President of Burma to announce the permanent cancellation of the entire Myitsone Dam Project immediately. The campaign shall go on until the project is completely cancelled.

Please join us at the Save Irrawaddy Community Forum at Centerville Community Center on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2pm. Read More

Annual Burmese Literary Talk Successfully Held on Oct 8th

Above Photo: Youngest Competitor Aniko May Win in the Poem Recitation Contest; The 12th annual talk was attended by 300 people.

In order to preserve the Burmese Literature and Culture in the San Francisco Bay Area, literary talks has been held annually since 2000. This year again, the 2011 Annual Burmese Literary Talk will be held According to the below program. Please join in and have your evening filled with Burmese literature, culture, powerful and interesting talks and friends at this once in a year event. An authentic and delicious Burmese dinner will be served as usually.

Saturday October 8th, 2011, 5-10 pm
Los Cerritos Community Center, 3377 Alder Avenue (Cross Street Fremont Blvd), Fremont, CA 94536

Download Flyer (in Burmese)
The essay competition invitation and rules in Burmese are posted here.
Last year talk by Dr. Khin Maung Nyo can be listened here.

Speakers and titles:

U Win Pe	Literary and Art
Maung Swan Yee	The rhythm of poems
Cho Too Zaw	A place on the flat world

Stop Chinese and Burmese regimes and greedy companies
from Destroying the lifeline and very precious resource of Burma!

Monday, September 19, 2011; 11:30 am – 1 pm
Chinese Consulate, 1450 Laguna Street, San Francisco

Join Burma Supporters at Solano Stroll Parade/Booth to spread awareness

Here is this Sunday locations' information for Burma supporters, please join in:
Morning meet-up place: 1453 Marin Ave, Albany CA 94706 at 9:00 am
Parade Starting Point: 9:30 a.m. SHARP at the corner of FRESNO AVENUE and SOLANO AVENUE, Berkeley CA 94707
BADA Booth Location: 1496 Solano Ave; Bet. Curtis and Santa Fe Ave

San Francisco Bay Area Burma supporters to join the Solano Avenue Street fair and the Parade this year again to speared awareness about Burma and her culture. Come be a part of this wonderful community event and support Burma!!!!

37th Annual Solano Stroll "Unsung Heroes"
Sunday - September 11 2011, 10am - 6pm (The Solano Stroll is always the second Sunday in September)
Solano Avenue in Berkeley & Albany, CA

Come Raise Awareness about Burma, Join Solano Stroll Parade and Burma booth (Sunday Sept. 11)
San Francisco Bay Area Burma supporters to join the Solano Avenue Street fair and the Parade this year again to speared awareness about Burma and her culture. Come be a part of this wonderful community event and support Burma!!!!
Burma supporters will join the parade in the mooring and at a Burma broth (at 1377 Solano Ave; in front of City bank) all day long.

More info on Burma Parade/Booth: www.badasf.org; Call Anil - 510 485 3751 or Jen - (415) 895-BADA for questions/information on joining in / volunteering at parade and booth. Read More

Honoring the people of Burma and marking the 23rd Anniversary of 8888 Peoples' uprising
Community Commemoration (Aug 6th) and City of Berkley Burma Flag Raising (Aug 8th)

The city of Berkeley and San Francisco declared August 8 as Annual Burma Day in 2008 to honor the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy and freedom. That is the day -- famously known as 8888 -- the people of Burma took to the street in 1988 to demand democracy and freedom, but met with brutal crack down by the military regime. In marking the Burma Day, the City of Berkeley annually raises Burma flags at the City Hall. This year again the city will be raising the Burma flags on the August 6 morning to mark the Burma Day on the 23nd anniversary of 8888. Read More

BADA Team Competed again in 2011 Run for Burma San Francisco Marathon (July 31)

Each year 20,000 runners participate in the San Francisco Marathon (26 miles) and t and many of them are to promote various causes. This year event will be on this Sunday, July 31, 2011.

This year again, BADA is participating at the Run For Burma program as part of the San Francisco Marathon to raise awareness about Burma. 17 runners -- including BADA youths from Burmese American Youth Democratic Alliance (BAYDA), will be running that day. Two are running half marathon (First Half - 13 miles) and the rest are doing 5K (3 miles) group run/walk with a Free Burma banners to raise awareness. If you run or watch this year event, please ware Free Burma shirts, buttons or carry banners, posters and photos to help raise awareness about Burma's Freedom.

1. We are organizing a 5k (3.1 miles) run/walk with a Free Burma Banners to raise awareness about Burma.
(Please Bring / wear anything you can highlight about Burma if you are running and/or watching and supporting)

2. The 5K raise will start at 7:45 am at the Embarcadero and Mission near the ferry building in San Francisco.

3. Runners will meet a block away at Mission and Steuart at 7 am SHARP before proceeding to to raise starting point ( close by ) and start the race at 7:45 am and end at 9:00 am (the latest).

No booth this year, but come support us at the raise start/finish area between 7-9 am. You can cheer them and, here are all the race map and the start times for the all races.

For First Half: 1st Half Marathon Course Map
5K Course Map: http://www.thesfmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/5k_kidsRun1.pdf
Wave Start Times: http://www.thesfmarathon.com/the-race/start-wave-times/

Annual Women of Burma Day and Daw Aung Suu Suu Kyi's birth day Celebration
The annual event to be held on Saturday June 18, 2011 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm First Congregational Church of Palo Alto 1985 Louis Road Palo Alto, California 94303 and Burmese American Democratic Alliance is co-sponsoring the event. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Laureate and 2008 Congressional Gold Medal recipient is one of the World's most renowned freedom fighters and advocates of non-violence.

She is the symbol of peace and democracy and beacon of hope for people all over the world who are suffering under oppression and injustice. Read More

BADA Joined Protest at the Chevron's Share Holders' Meeting
Chevron's Yadana Gas Pipeline in Burma is the Burma's Military Regime's Lifeline bringing millions annually for decades that fuels and supports the dictatorship. Join People from communities around the world who are impacted by Chevron’s irresponsible operations. Read More

BADA Joined Asian Heritage Street Celebration
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), dedicated to celebrating the culture, traditions, and the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Burmese American this year again will join other Asian communities and non-profit organizations to celebrate the month of May. Read more

BADA Joined 1st Annual Bay Area Walk Against Genocide
April is Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. The 1st Annual Bay Area Walk Against Genocide was our way to take part. Hundreds of people walked including genocide survivors, community leaders, students and neighbors for a day of reflection, speeches, advocacy training, and a collective walk around Lake Merritt. Read More

2011 Burma Human Rights Day Benefit for HIV/AIDS shelters in Burma
Update: The event was successfully held and BADA has donated $2500 to the HIV/AIDS shelters in Burma!!!
BADA and the community here in the Bay Area have been holding this event annually since 2001 as a public outreach and awareness activity in support of the people of Burma. This year event will feature a Burmese style dinner and a Burma documentary film along with two outstanding Speakers on Burma.

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2011 BADA Annual General Meeting and Elections on Jan 29

1) Renew your membership: Download Renewal Form or Renew Online
2) Download Election Nomination Form and Submit: MS Word PDF
3) Join the 2011 Annual General Meeting on Jan 29 (below)

Annual General Meeting And Election (2011) Invitation

You are cordially invited to the annual general meeting and the election of the Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) that will be held according to the following program. Elections are for the new Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the 2011/12 term.

11:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday January 29, 2011
Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Union City, CA 94587
(Lunch will be served to all attendees. ) Read more

Please make a year-end donation to Support BADA activities:

BADA will be 10-year-old this coming January. Thank you all for the continuous support to BADA since its founding in January 2001. As always, with your help and support, we were able to do multiple actions, events and campaigns to help the people of Burma and the communities. As the year end is approaching, I would like to ask your kind support by making a year-end donations to BADA. BADA is also working to help support the efforts to education the children of Burmese Refugees in Thailand. To that end, you can also make a contribution to Burma Education fund.

To make a donation to support BADA activities, please visit here: http://www.badasf.org/

To make a donation to support Burma Education Fund, please click here: http://burmaeducationfund.com/donate/

Please also renew your membership here if you have not already done so: http://www.badasf.org/membershipform.htm

HELP Burma: Annual Fundraiser to help humanitarian Projects Inside Burma

Please join us for a Burmese Food bazaar, Music and Cultural Performances to help fund the humanitarian projects inside Burma.
11 am - 3 pm, Sunday, December 12, 2010, Newark Pavilion, Newark, CA
Last year fundraiser has helped fund seven organizations and projects inside Burma Read more Flyer

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is Free Again, but for how long?

Military regime released Daw Aung Suu Kyi from 7 years of house arrest on Nov 13. She should not have been arrested in the first place. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is the beloved leader of the people of Burma, and the National Leagued for Democracy (NLD) which won the 1990 elections by a landslide victory. The retime must allow her to play hear important political role towards solving Burma's problems caused by nearly five- decade long dictatorship. The regime must also release all (2000+) political prisoners and the entire population form its deadly grip on the power.

Burma's Suu Kyi tells followers not to give up hope: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11752047
Aung San Suu Kyi's talks exclusively to the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11752918

A special evening of activist networking on the situation in Burma
featuring a new documentary film to be presented by the Director

Yay San Lan Event Photos

Yayzan Lan
A Film by Jeanne Hallacy and the Democratic Voice of Burma
The courage, determination and the struggle of the political prisoners in Burma.

Friday Nov 19 2010 – 7-10pm
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Hall
1924 Cedar (at Bonita), Berkeley, CA

Program:

7:00 - 8:00p Happy Hour; light supper (Burmese food) included
8:00 - 9:20p Film Screening
9:20 -10:00p Q&A/Discussion with the Film’s Director
$15-20 Sliding Scale Donation

All proceeds will benefit the Film Project and the Burma Education Fund. Read more Download Flyer

Amnesty International Solidarity March and Rally Standing with Aung San Suu Kyi and the People of Burma

Friday, November 5 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: San Francisco City Hall

Date: Friday Nov 5, 2010
Time: 5pm

March starts at 5pm in front of UC Hastings
(Hyde Street and McAllister)

Rally starts at 6pm in front of the steps of SF City Hall
(Polk Street /1 Doctor Carlton B Goodlett Place)

For More Info: Kalaya’an Mendoza; kmendoza@aiusa.org; Office: 415.288.1800; Mobile: 917.815.7107

This is an opening action of the Amnesty International 50th anniversary Conference: http://www.amnestyusa.org/regional-conferences/west/page.do?id=1691093

Read More Download Flyer (in Burmese)

Join Burma Supporters at Solano Stroll Parade/Booth to spread awareness
San Francisco Bay Area Burma supporters to join the Solano Avenue Street fair and the Parade this year again to speared awareness about Burma and her culture. Come be a part of this wonderful community event and support Burma!!!!

36th Annual Solano Stroll "A Global A-Faire"
Sunday - September 12 2010, 10am - 6pm
Solano Avenue in Berkeley & Albany, CA

Burma supporters will join the parade in the mooring and at a Burma broth (at 1377 Solano Ave; in front of City bank) all day long. Read More

City of Berkeley - 2010 Burma Day - Annual Burma Flags Raising
Honoring the people of Burma and marking the 22nd Anniversary of 8888
The city of Berkeley and San Francisco declared August 8 as Annual Burma Day in 2008 to honor the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy and freedom. That is the day -- famously known as 8888 -- the people of Burma took to the street in 1988 to demand democracy and freedom, but met with brutal crack down by the military regime. In marking the Burma Day, the City of Berkeley annually raises Burma flags at the City Hall. This year again the city will be raising the Burma flags on the August 6 morning to mark the Burma Day on the 22nd anniversary of 8888.

Friday, August 6th, 2010
Time: 7:30 am - 9 am (Flags to be raised at 8:08 am)
Place: Civic Center Park across Old Berkeley City Hall
( At the Corner of Allston Way & Martin Luther King Jr. Way )
(One Block from Downtown Berkeley BART STATION)
Contact: 510-526-8601

More info

Come Support Runners for Burma at this Sunday SF Marathon (July 25)
Funds are to support Internally displaced refugees in Burma
This year again, BADA is helping the Burma Humanitarian Mission (BHM) in organizing the Run For Burma program as part of the San Francisco Marathon for awareness and fundraiser for internally displaced Refugees in Burma. BADA members, supporters and teens, all together 18 people out of 30, will be running representing BADA that day. Many teens are joining this year raise. Three are running half marathon and the rest are doing 5K (3 miles) group run/walk with a Free Burma banner to raise awareness. Read More

Berkeley Passed Two Burma Resolutions - Rejects Burma's Military illuminate 2010 Elections
Honors 1990 election and denounces the Burma military's 2010 sham Election
On July 13, the city of Berkeley passed two Resolutions on Burma, and rejected the 2010 military's sham election as illegitimate; recognized the 1990 Election Results, and therefore, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and NLD as Burma's rightful leaders. The city has also urged the Congresswoman Barbara Lee to co-sponsor the House Resolution HR-898 to support democracy and action to end the crimes against humanity taking place in Burma. Read More

On the 20th anniversary of the 1990 Elections in Burma - May 27, 2010
Join Burma Democracy Day Rally in support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and NLD
Recognize the 1990 Elections Results, Reject the Burma Military’s Sham Election

Last month, the military regime in Burma released an election law that excludes Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and those that have opposed the military regime from participating in elections that will be set for later this year, including ethnic leaders, student leaders, human rights activists, and other democracy leaders.

In response, the City of San Francisco, with unanimous consent, declares May 27 as Burma Democracy Day, Recognizes Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as the Rightful Leader in Honor of the 20th Anniversary of 1990 elections and calls US to denounce the Burma military's 2010 sham Elections. Read more Photos

May 27 ,2010 (Thursday)
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Federal Building . (Front)
450 Golden Gate Ave (@ Larkin)
San Francisco

City of San Francisco Passed Burma Resolution with Unanimous Consent
Honors 1990 election and calls US to denounce the Burma military's 2010 sham Elections
Honoring the 20th anniversary of the 990 election in Burma, the city of San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the Burma resolution at the meeting on May 11 calling the US government to denounce the Burma's military regime's 2010 election. The city also recognizes the Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as the rightful leader of Burma and declares May 27, 2010 as the Burma Democracy Day -- the day that 1990 election was held. Please read more here Press Release

Board meeting Video Archive (Agenda 37; 1 hr from the beginning):
http://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=10&clip_id=9985

Call to Action - Email San Francisco Board of Supervisors to support Burma Resolution
To support the people of Burma in their long and hard struggle for freedom, two of the cities in the San Francisco Bay area are going to vote on a resolution – denouncing the 2010 Election in Burma as illegitimate. The San Francisco Resolution will be voted on coming Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting. The resolution was sponsored by Supervisor Chris Daly and co-sponsored by Supervisor Eric Mar and Supervisor John Avalos. Please email the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and ask them to kindly support the resolution. Please read more here

Online SF Meeting Agenda (It is agenda. 37): http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=36118
The full text of the resolution is posted here: SFBurmaResolution-2010.htm
Watch the meeting LIVE starting at 2 pm PST: http://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=6

Burma Human Rights Day Statement denouncing the Burma’s military regime
BADA has held the 22nd Annual Burma Human Rights Day (our 10th straight year) on March 13, 2010 from 6-10 pm at the Berkeley Fellowship of Uniterian Universalists Hall in Berkeley, CA. More than 200 attendees have singed on to the following statement. Read More Download PDF

10th Annual Burma Human Rights Day Benefit Was A Success
Free Burma; Free Aung San Suu Kyi
(A public outreach and awareness activity in support of Burma's people!)

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DINNER * SPEAKERS * FILM

Saturday, March 13, 2010; 6:00pm-10:00pm
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Hall,
1924 Cedar (at Bonita),
Berkeley, CA 94709-2022, USA

The event will feature a Burmese style dinner and a Burma documentary film along with three outstanding Speakers on Burma: Prime minister of Government in Exile (NCGUB), Dr. Sein Win, former political prisoner and NLD Youth Leader Toe Lwin and Chivy Sok, an International Human Rights Advocate.

FILM: Orphans of Burma's Cyclone ( Undercover, award-winning documentary that Burma's military regime does not want you to see)

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Sein Win: Burma's Elected MP in Exile and Prime Minister of NCGUB
Title: "The current political situation in Burma and the position of NCGUB"

Toe Lwin: Burma’s former political prisoner and Youth Leader of NLD
Title: "My Experiences from Depayin Massacre and Khantee (Prison) Hell"

Chivy Sok: International Human Rights Advocate
Title: Beyond Survival: Transformative Journey in International Human Rights Advocacy

Contents are in English; Burmese Style Dinner, Vegetarian Friendly; Children are welcome

$15 Suggested Donation (dinner included) to benefit BADA
Draft Program: Dinner (6-7 pm), Speakers (7-9 pm), Film (9:00-9:30), Q&A (9:30-10:00)
Dinner is vegetarian friendly; Talks will be in English; Contents are OK for children

SPONSORS: Organized by Burmse American Democratic Alliance; Organized by Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA).
Co-sponsored by Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Social Justice Committee, Buddhist Peace Fellowship (BPF), Burmese American Women's Alliance (BAWA),
Clear View Project, Amnesty International (USA), Ginetta Sagan Fund Organization and Free Burma Project

Each year, the people from Burma around the world commemorate March 13 as the Burma Human Rights Day to make the death of the engineering student Ko Phone Maw as he was murdered by the Burma's military in his school campus. The killing set off the historic 1988 nation-wide pro-democracy uprising in Burma after 26 years of oppression. However, the regime brutally cracked down the peaceful protests and continued hold on to power for decades.

In September, 2007, yet another historic and massive, but peaceful protests for democracy led by the students and monks took place; but, as always, the regime brutally murdered the innocent protesters and monks. The Peoples' endless and painful struggle for freedom, for over four decades, continues to this day.

The world has yet again witnessed the brutality of the regime when the Cyclone Nargis devastated the lower delta region of Burma on May 2nd, 2008. Hundreds of thousands left for dead by starvations denying much needed urgent help despite international appeals and pressure.

To continue to raise the awareness about the brutal dictatorship and the people's suffering in Burma, and to discuss planning actions, this year again, BADA will hold its ninth Annual Burma Human Rights Day event on Saturday March 13, 2010 at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists hall, 1924 Cedar (@Bonita) in Berkeley from 6 pm to 10 pm.

The military regime in Burma is planning a sham election this year to formally erase the results of 1990 election in which People of Burma overwhelming voted for the National League for Democracy (NLD) led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Furthermore, the constitution that was illegal crafted by the military and forcibly gotten the approval during the Nagis disaster is designed to formalize the military rule in Burma. Therefore, 2010 is the most important year yet for the people of Burma and their beloved leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all prodemocracy forces in Burma. Our speakers will discuss the current political situation in Burma as well as human rights issues and, most importantly, how you can help. Therefore, please join us for a dinner, film and outstanding speakers on Burma and human rights issues.

BADA Annual General Meeting Successfully Held
Membership fees are due for 2010; Download Renewal Form or Renew Online

BADA 2010 Annual General Meeting was held on Jan 17, 2010 at the Union City Public library and fifty BADA members and supporters attended the meeting and conducted various business of this organization. Among other things, BADA membership fees were changed from one-time $5 to annual fees with various level of membership.

The new types of annual membership dues will be:

(1) $20 standard fee for new members and renewed membership; with a $10 fee for students, new immigrants, and refugees.
(2) $100 membership fees for Gold Circle members.
(3) $300 + membership for Ruby Circle members.
(4) If you can not afford any membership fees, you may request sponsorship by contacting badaonline@gmail.com.

The new membership structure is effective as of the January 17, 2010 AGM meeting; membership fees are due by the end of the month (January 31st) for existing members.

Please pay your 2010 membership dues online at www.badasf.org or send check(s) payable “BADA” to 1453 Marin Ave, Albany, CA 94706 along with the membership renewal form that you can download from our website.

Should you have questions, please feel free to contact Anil Verma at 510 485 3751.

Garage Sale fundraiser to Support Burma's Children Education was a success
More then $3000 were raised and proceeds going to refugee schools on Thai/Burma border.

Where: 2002 Barbara Drive, Palo Alto (near 101 and Embarcadero Rd./Oregon Expwy)

When: Saturday, October 10 from 9-3

Some of the items featured are: McCroskey Airflex Queen box spring, high end European women's clothing (new), books, framed Asian art, furniture, toys, kitchen and household items, Panasonic Microwave, TV, Burmese handcrafts, Yoga Studio Gift Certificate, Restaurant Sent Sove Gift Certificate, toys, Peets Coffee (first 50 shoppers) and homemade cookies.

Come support these most deserving young people and learn about Burma from members of the Burmese American Democratic Alliance (badasf.org)

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10th Annual Burmese Literary talk on Saturday, Sept. 26
With programs marking the Prominent Poet Saya Munthuwun 100th Birthday Anniversary

Download Flyer (in Burmese) More information including speaker's bios

The 10th anniversary event will be held on Saturday, Sept 26, 2009 at the Los Cerritos Community Center; Fremont, 3377 Alder Ave (Cross St. Fremont Blvd), in Fremont. Highly recommended by our prominent and usual speakers, this year, newest additions to the literary-speaker family in the US are invited. They are Write May Nyane, Writer Khett Mar and poet Khaing Mar Kyaw Zaw. Please join in and enjoy our annual event.

Marking the Prominent Poet Saya Munthuwun 100th Birthday Anniversary, poems recitation by children and feature presentations will be included. Census 2010 T-Shirts will be distributed to all attendees free of charge. As usual, authentic Burmese dinner will be served.

Please join in and welcome our newest additions to the literary-speaker family in the US. Most importantly, have your evening filled with Burmese literature, culture, talks and friends at this once in a year event.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 5-10 pm (Contents will be in Burmese)
Los Cerritos Community Center, 3377 Alder Avenue (Cross Street Fremont Blvd), Fremont, CA 94536
(Speakers, Dinner, Free T-Shirt and special attribute to Saya Minthuwun 100th birthday)

Speakers, titles and short bios:

Parade for Burma At The Solano Stroll
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.

35th Annual, 2009 Solano Stroll - Street Celebration; Sunday, September 13, 10am - 6pm; Solano Avenue in Berkeley & Albany, CA

Let's Parade for Burma at Solano Stroll to spread awareness about Burma, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as well as our culture! 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. Read more

Come support global call for immediate freedom of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and urge US government to do more in pressuring the Burma's thuggish regime including at the UN Security Council.

Monday, August 17, 12 noon to 1 pm
450 Golden Gate Avenue @ Larkin Street
San Francisco Federal Building / Speaker Pelosi Office
(Walking distance from Civic Center BART station)

Bring Daw Aung San Suu Kyi masks, posters, banners and signs.
Contact: 415 425 1714; 415 203 0541

Protest Chevron; Support global calls for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Freedom
Be united against Chevron to stop its crimes in Burma, Ecuador and even in our backyard in Richmond. Burma supporters, please join the chevron protest with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi masks, pictures, banners, signs to support her freedom.

Saturday, August 15th, 11:30am
Richmond BART, 16th St. & Macdonald Ave., Richmond, CA
FESTIVAL RALLY – 11:30am; MARCH ON CHEVRON OIL REFINERY – 1:00pm; followed by NONVIOLENT CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE More info click here

Please Join the Demonstration ahead of thuggish regime's scheduled verdict on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Monday, August 10, 2009; From 6 pm to 8 pm
United Nation Plaza, San Francisco
(Near Civic Center Plaza; on Market Street, between 7th and 8th)

Bring posters, banners, sings and masks in support of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma.

Burma Day and 8888, 21st Anniversary Commemoration
The city of Berkeley and San Francisco have declared August 8 as Annual Burma day and Berkeley would raise Burma flag annually on that day. This year again the city will be raising the Burma flag at the City Hall to honor the people of Burma. Besides, Bay Area activists community is planning other commemorative events. Please kindly join in to show your solidarity and support to the people of Burma and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi who have been facing continue brutal oppression for more than four decades. Flyer can be downloaded here: Download Flyer More info and sponsoring organizations

1. City of Berkeley Annual Burma Day (Burma) flag raising to honor the people of Burma August 8, 1988 nation-wide uprising
Time: 7:30 am - 9 am (The event to begin at 8 am sharp; Flags to be raised at 8:08 am)
Place: Civic Center Park across Old Berkeley City Hall
( At the Corner of Allston Way & Martin Luther King Jr. Way)

2. 8888 Anniversary Buddhist Swan offering and Commemoration
Time: 10 am - 12 pm (Lunch will be served)
Place: Dhamma Aye Yake Burmese Buddhist Monastery
2523 23rd AVE, Oakland, CA 94606

3. 8888 Anniversary Day Ceremony
Time: 12 pm—3 pm
Place: Dhamma Aye Yake Burmese Buddhist Monastery
Contact: (510) 533-5962,(415)939-0051,(510)409-4517 ,(415)571-6401

Support Runners for Burma at this Sunday San Francisco Marathon (July 26)
Funds are to support Internally displaced refugees in Burma

20,000 runners will be participating in the San Francisco Marathon (26 miles) this Sunday and many of them are to promote various causes.

Organized by Burma Humanitarian Mission (BHM), 29 people are going to run representing Run For Burma awareness and fundraiser for internally displaced Refugees in Burma. Nine of that 29 runners will be representing BADA (We are joining in with BHM) that day. Some are running full marathon (26 miles) and some are doing half marathon (13 miles; mostly fist half through Golden Gate Bridge).

1. Here is how you can see/cheer the runners on the course: http://www.runsfm.com/volunteers/spectators.html (They run early and the fist half will finish starting at 7:30 am).

2. Come visit and meet with the runners for Burma at the Burma booth at the finish line --- near Embarcadero and Mission St. (Just north of Bay Bridge). The Burma booth will be open from 7:30 am until 1:00 pm that Sunday. So, come by as your schedule permits.

Here is the main website: http://www.runsfm.com/ (You can still register as few spots are still open)
Here is the full Marathon map: http://www.runsfm.com/maps/map_full.pdf
Here is the first half map: http://www.runsfm.com/maps/map_1sthalf.pdf

Burma needs you to call your representatives to get UNSC Act on Burma NOW
End Burma's System of Immunity, War Crimes and Genocide!!! Please call your representatives to get UN ACT now on Burma to prevent the regime from committing any more war crimes in Burma. Voices urging UN Security Council to act becoming louder and even US Representatives are calling for President OBAMA to seek an support at the UNSC for a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the Burmese regime’s war crimes, crimes against humanity and system of impunity. Related news and how to help here

To help free Daw Aung Suu Kyi also visit, www.64forSuu.org

The only real prison is fear and the only real freedom is freedom from fear - Daw Aung San Suu Kyi!

The regime can not touch the iron will of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi; however, it can certainly destroy her physically by putting her in the deadly and notorious Insein Prison!! Please join these actions to help free her before it is too late:

1. June 20, A Celebration of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Birthday & Burma’s Women’s Day
DATE: Saturday, June20, 2009; TIME: 10 AM to 2:00 PM; LOCATION: Metta Nanda Vihara (Central)
4619 Central Ave. Fremont, Ca 94536 Download Flyer

2. July 26: Run For Burma at San Francisco Marathon to raise awareness about Burma as well as funds for internally displaced people: You can join the ‘Run for Burma’ team in the San Francisco marathon series on July 26th! There are a number of events: a full marathon, half marathon, progressive marathon and a 5k run/walk. The runners are training NOW! Join us. BADA Training Calendar. To Join BADA Run For Burma Team, please send an email to: mnicely@nicelydone.com.

3. Sign petition to UNSG: To: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: The military government must immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Khun Tun Oo and Min Ko Naing.The release of all political prisoners is the first and most important step towards freedom and democracy in Burma. We, the undersigned, call upon UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to make it his personal priority to secure the release of all of Burma's political prisoners by the SPDC. Sign Here

4. Sign Petition to UN and ASEAN: I call on the UN and ASEAN to take immediate action to secure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, after she was detained in custody in Burma’s notorious Insein Jail.

Messages of concern from ASEAN and the UN have, in the past, been routinely ignored and defied by the Burmese regime. Words are not enough. The reputation of the UN and ASEAN is now at stake, I urge you to take firm action by sending an envoy immediately to deliver a strong message to the Burmese regime calling for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all Burma’s political prisoners. Sign Here

Stop the Burma's regime now! Take actions to help free her!
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been arrested and is facing military trial; She has been moved to Insein Prison!

The trial of the Nobel Peace laureate is scheduled to start Monday at a special court at Yangon's notorious Insein Prison, where she was arraigned and then held Thursday. The charge against her carries a sentence of up to five years and raises the possibility that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, 63, who has been reported to be in fragile health, will face lengthy incarceration under much harsher conditions at Insein, where more then a hundred political prisoners has died while in custody. The international community must stop the regime from continued and ongoing destruction of people’s beloved leader and democracy icon of Burma. News: Obama extends Burma sanctions

Say No to military regime greatest enabler, Chevron of California
Chevron out of Burma now; Stop fueling brutal dictatorship immediately!!

Protest at the Chevron Share Holders Meeting on WED, MAY 27, 2009, 7am to 10:30am

Chevron's pipeline is Burma's military lifeline as it provides much-needed $$$ to the regime to purchase arms from China to keep stranglehold on the people. Along with the scarce and much-needed GAS that belongs to the people, the pipeline take away the very livelihood of the people of Burma by effectively fueling the brutal dictatorship for decades.

Burma Freedom supporters and Bay Area climate justice, environmental justice, solidarity, antiwar, and human rights groups will join together to confront Chevron at their annual shareholder meeting at the gates of Chevron Corporate Headquarters (please come on time so we can greet the shareholders who arrive by 7:30am) to raise awareness about Chevron's involvement in Burma. Read More

9th Annual Burma Human Rights Day Benefit Was a Success (Sat., March 14)
To continue to raise the awareness about the brutal dictatorship and the people's suffering in Burma, and to discuss planning actions, this year again, BADA hold its ninth Annual Burma Human Rights Day event on Saturday March 14, 2009 at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists hall, 1924 Cedar (Cross St. Bonita) in Berkeley from 6 pm to 10 pm.

The event featured a Burmese style dinner and a Burma documentary film along with two outstanding Speakers on Burma: Min Zin and Zoya Phan. Read More Direction Download Flyer
BADA Annual General Meeting and Elections successfully held
New Board, EC and officers elected.
BADA Annual General Meeting and Election was held on Saturday Jan 17, 2008 at the Union City Public Library Meeting room. More then 50 members and supporters have attended the Annual meeting. The business of the AGM also included the election of the new Board of directors and the Executive Committee members. More information here.

San Francisco Bay Area 9th Annual Burmese Literary Talk held
San Francisco Bay Area continued its strong traditional of preserving Burmese tradition and literary and hold the 9th annual Burmese Literary Talk this year (again) with prominent writers, directors and singers. The talk was 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 Download Flyers: PDF, MS Word, Color: PDF (Large File) Color PDF for Sponsors Direction MapQuest

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

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:

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

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. Read More here

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 Flyer: MS Word; PDF Graphic/poster; Photos_Collection; 8888 News Collection; Read_more

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.

Annual Burmese Literary Talk Successfully Held on Oct 8th

Protest At the Chinese Consulate Save Irrawaddy; No Dam on Burma's Vital River!

Stop Chinese and Burmese regimes and greedy companies from Destroying the lifeline and very precious resource of Burma! Monday, September 19, 2011; 11:30 am – 1 pm Chinese Consulate, 1450 Laguna Street, San Francisco

Join Burma Supporters at Solano Stroll Parade/Booth to spread awareness

Protest At the Chinese Consulate
Save Irrawaddy; No Dam on Burma's Vital River!

Stop Chinese and Burmese regimes and greedy companies
from Destroying the lifeline and very precious resource of Burma!

Monday, September 19, 2011; 11:30 am – 1 pm
Chinese Consulate, 1450 Laguna Street, San Francisco