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“60 Days After Nargis”

Public Forums and Fund Raising Concert

For Nargis Disaster Relief in Burma

Friday 11^th July 2008: 1.00 – 9.00 PM

Convention Center, Chiang Mai University, Nimmanhemin Road

(Free!)

Objectives

1) To get an update on situation of Nargis cyclone affected areas and victims to seek for possible solutions for emergency relief and long term recovery

2) To foster understanding and awareness regarding human rights and the Nargis cyclone in Burma

3) To strengthen networks among individuals, civil society groups, academics, non-government organizations and organizations working on Burma

4) To raise fund for Nargis cyclone victims via local groups and initiatives in Burma

Part I Public Forums (1.30-5.00 PM)

Forum 1: (1.30-3.00 PM)

Relief and Recovery Work in Nargis Cyclone Affected area

Speakers:

1) Irrawaddy Delta and Affected Area by Ajjan Jira Prangkheaw from Faculty of Geography, Chiang Mai University and Mr.Amnat Phonmart from ASEAN Emergency Rapid Assessment Team (ERAT)

2) Community Relief Initiatives by Miss Nattawadee Duangtadam from Community Development and Civic Empowerment (CDCE)

3) Cross border relief by Emergency Assistant Team (EAT-Burma)

4) Tsunami Experience and Nargis cyclone in Burma by representative from Tsunami Victims Network Team

Moderator: Ajaan Chayan Vadthanaphuti Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University

Special Music for Nargis Victims by Burmese Youth (3.00-3.30 PM)

Forum 2: (3.30- 5.00 PM)

Speech: Go Beyond Nationalism History Toward Greater Attitudes and Understanding on Burma by Ajaan Sulak Siwalak from Sathierakoses-Nagapradipa Foundation

Thai perspectives on Burma issues

Speakers:

1) Politics and Human Rights in Burma by Dr.Kraisak Chunhawan Former Senator of Thailand (to be confirmed)

2) Thai Investments in Burma: Environment and Social Impacts by Mr.Phipob Udomittipong from Sathierakoses-Nagapradipa Foundation

3) Migrants situation in Thailand by Mr.Adisorn Kerdmongkon

4) Life of Migrant from Burma in Thailand by Khammai from Women’s League of Burma (WLB)

Moderator: Wandee Santhiwutthimethee from Salween Post

Part II: Fund raising concert (6.00-9.00 PM)

Traditional music and performances from different ethnic groups:

Burmese: ‘BOXING’- The comedy show by Thee Lay Thee

Lanna : Hong Hien Sueb San Lanna

Ethnic groups: IMPECT Foundation

Together with artist friends from Thailand and Burma

Part III: Exhibition and Fundraising Activities (1.00-9.00 PM)

1) Fund raising activities

Ex. Dolls from Nose Udom, photos and paintings, second hand sales, Burmese food and fresh coffee from NADA SERVICE, community products etc.

2) Exhibitions and Publications

From Friends of Burma

For more information please contact

Aphatsorn Sombunwatthankun 086 909 1238 and apassorns@hotmail.com