City of Berkeley 8888 Uprising SILVER JUBILEE Burma Day Flag Raising  
To honor the people of Burma and marking the 25th Anniversary of 8888

Friday, August 2nd, 2013
Time: 7:30 am - 9 am (Flags to be raised at 8:08 am)

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 2nd morning to mark the Burma Day on the 25th anniversary of 8888. Read More



Join Burma Human Rights Day Benefit on March 9th
Where the Burma's reforms are going and what can you do to help?

Dinner, Speaker, Film, Cultural Dances and Panel Discussion!

SATURDAY, March 9 2013; 6pm-10pm
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th Street, #290, Oakland, CA
(Inside the Pacific Renaissance Plaza in downtown Oakland with parking underground; 
close to 12th Street BART at Broadway. More info: http://www.oacc.cc/visit/directions.html )

Come enjoy the taste of Burmese food and culture while helping the people!

Tickets are available online:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5647449674
Make a donation: http://www.badasf.org/2012/donate-now.htm

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Since last year, the U.S. has been warming up its relationship with Burma and lifting the sanctions in recognition of the ongoing reforms. President Obama paid a historic visit to the country last November. However, there are serious challenges and concerns as the military and their cronies are still firmly in control of the country's political and economic power while many forms of abuse continues. An election is scheduled to be held in 2015, but no one is sure what would be the likely outcome. Come share the expert's opinions on where the current reforms are going and what you can do to help while enjoying authentic Burmese food and Cultural performances. Also meet and connect with activists, Burma supporters and tabling NGOs related to Burma.

The event would feature speakers, a documentary film with producer/co-director; cultural dances; and authentic Burmese dinner. Discount tickets: tickets are available online and student, members and group discount available.

SPEAKERS:

LARRY DIAMOND:  A leading expert on Global Democracy from Stanford University / TITLE: "Burma in the Context of Global Democratization"
MIN ZIN:  A leading freelance journalist and former student activist in exiled / TITLE: "Burma at a Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities"
NYUNT THAN:  Co-founder and chair of Burmese American Democratic Alliance / TITLE: "Changing Burma and The New Ways to Help"

Join BADA Annual General Meeting and Elections on Feb 17
Burmese American Democratic Alliance would hold its annual General Meeting on Sunday, Feb 17th, 2013 from 12:00pm to 4 pm at the San Lorenzo Public Library located at 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 to report to the members of 2012 results and to elect new Board and EC. Please join in! Read More
 
12:00 AM – 4:00 PM
San Lorenzo Public Library
Sunday, February 17, 2013
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 View online map  Nomination Form

Stop the Human Cost of Burma's Military Greed and Irresponsible Foreign Investments in Burma!
Protest Against Brutal Crackdowns and Irresponsible Investments in Burma
 Our Statements: English  Burmese

Come join the protest on Dec 3rd at the Chinese Consulate to denounce the brutal crackdown against peaceful protesters and ask for the cancellation of the Letpadaung mine. Let’s highlight the human cost of greedy, irresponsible projects and investments in Burma. Read More

Burma an ‘Extreme Risk’ for Business and Rights Abuse Read More

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Help preserve Burmese  Culture and Literature for the young people
Annual Burmese Literary Talk successfully held on Nov 24
Download Flyer: Literary Talk Flyer PDF
 
In order to preserve the Burmese Literature and Culture, literary talks have 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 at this once in a year event.  An authentic and delicious Burmese dinner will be served as usual. Read More

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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is visiting San Francisco Bay Area

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is coming to the U.S. Congress to accept the Congressional Gold Medal on September 19th, 2012. She will also visit five Burmese Communities in the U.S. including the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Bay Area Burmese community meeting with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will be on September 29th, 2012 from 9:30 to 11 am at The War Memorial Gym at the University of San Francisco (USF).

All are welcome to attend!!!

Guest registration: Click Here
To submit Questions to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: Click Here

Donations:  Please send check(s) payable "BADA" with notes "DASSK Community Meeting" to Sponsorship Team, 56 Mayfield Ave, Daly City, CA 94015

Contact for more information / press:
   Non-Burmese / English Media Inquires: Nyunt Than (510) 220 1323 or Yasmin Vanya (408) 250 6227
   Burmese Media inquires: Toe Lwin 415 424 5811 or Wai Phyoe 415 577 6505

Other events in SF:  
Sept. 28: Top Innovators and Dissidents Unite at San Francisco Freedom Forum; Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Garry Kasparov and Manal al-Sharif to speak: Click here

Other events in US: Click here

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Join BADA at the PARADE and BOOTH at Solano Stroll - Sept. 9th, 2012

38th Annual Solano Avenue Stroll "Step into the Future"
Sunday - September 09 2012, 10am - 6pm
More info here

BADA members and Burma activists will participate at the Solano Stroll parade this Sunday Sept. 9th 2012. We will be in the Parade in the morning marching with "Welcome Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to San Francisco Bay Area" banner.  We will also have a booth. For more information Contact: 510 485 3751.

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: 1369 Solano Ave (Near City Bank and CVS store; Cross street: Ramona Ave)

Honoring the people of Burma and marking the 24th Anniversary of 8888 Peoples' uprising
Join City of Berkley Burma Day Burma's Flag Raising (Aug 8th)

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Time: 7:30 am - 9 am (Flags to be raised at 8:08 am)

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 24th anniversary of 8888. Read More  

Come Support Run for Burma at July 29th SF Marathon
Former political prisoners and activists to run with "Free All Political Prisoners in Burma" banners and sings.

This year again, 17 runners and activists including the former political prisoners from Burma, BADA members and supporters -- and youths from Burmese American Youth Democratic Alliance (BAYDA), will be running. Two are running half marathon (13 miles) and the rest are running  5K and progressive "Free All Political Prisoners in Burma" banners to raise awareness about the political prisoners in Burma.

Background:

• In the acceptance speech for Novel Peace award last month, Daw Aung Suu Kyi highlighted the remaining political prisoners in Burma.

• Amnesty International is campaign for the release of All Political Prisoners in Burma. Get Involved

• The City of Berkeley City Council passed the resolution asking for the freeing of all political prisoners in Burma on June 12th. Download

Read More on how to support / involve

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Won Landslide 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.

 Come share the experts' opinions on if real change taking place in Burma and what you can do to help?
Join 2012 Annual Burma Human Rights Day Benefit

 
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.

Join Ko Zargana's 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
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Join 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

Join 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

Join 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.

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