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Welcome to BAWA's (Burmese American Women's Alliance) website. BAWA, standing for Burmese America Women's Alliance, is as a public non-profit 501 (c3)
organization providing assistance and encouragement to the people of Burma,
newly arrived refugees and immigrants, as well as long time residents in the Bay Area. Read More
DONATIONS SO FAR: $14977
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May 28, 2008
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| News >> Aung San Suu Kyi's term is lengthened by a year |
On May 24th, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest term was supposed to end, but, unsurprisingly, her term was lengthened a year by the
Junta. Full Story Here
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| News >> Donation collection at Palo Alto's Whole Food + Donation Updates |
On May 22 and 23, BAWA did a quick donation collection outside of the Whole Food in Palo Alto, collecting nearly $800 dollars in a short time.
We are grateful for Barbara Slone, a resident of
Palo Alto and a champion of the Burmese community, for helping us immensely by getting permission to set up there, actively participating in the collection and
informing
the residents of Palo Alto about the situation in Burma. Our donation numbers are up $14,852. Again, please stay tuned for the donation plan BAWA has made.
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| News >> The Military Junta accept international aid |
The Military Junta has now opened its door to foreign aid workers, though not to boats or helicopters. (Read More)
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May 20, 2008
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| Photos >> Dominican University awards Honorary Doctrate to Aung San Suu Kyi |
On May 17, Dominican University awarded Daw Aung San Suu Kyi with an Honorary degree, which was recieved by her cousin Dr. Sein Win,
who is the prime minister of the exiled National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma. See Pictures from that day
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May 19, 2008
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| News >> Fundraising and Donation Updates |
BAWA has collected over $14,000 dollars, and we all are very surprised and grateful for the donations. Our plans to send the money will be posted once we
work out the kinks. As you know, getting aid into Burma is difficult... (Read More)
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| News >> Palo Alto City Council |
Today at the Palo Alto city council building, BAWA will join many from the community to push a resolution to the City Council to urge the city to officially denounce
the Military Junta in Burma. Last year, the resolution made it through the Human Rights Comission and this time we hope to have it go all the way through the City Council
and pass. Anyone is welcomed to come and support us! (Read More)
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May 10, 2008
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| News >> Prayer Vigil, Fundraising and Donation Updates |
Today BAWA held a prayer vigil for the victims of Cyclone Nargis at the Mettananda Vihara in Fremont. The turn out was a success as many members of the Burmese
community attended the prayer vigil. The donation box was open and we were sucessful in raising over $7,000 dollars between the hours of 2 PM to 6 PM. The total
amount as of this moment is $13,205! Thank you everyone who attended the vigil and all who donated to the fund!
NOTICE: PAYPAL is up and is ready to accept donations! Thank you for your patience!
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| News >> Information from inside |
According undisclosed interview with one government official,
the death toll is reaching 600,000 so far and 100,000 is still missing.
According his figure, 180,000 killed only in the Lutputta township, 90,000 in Phyar Pone Township , 80,000 in Bogalay Township and 50,000 each in KywanGanKone , DayDaYae and MawKyane Township.
Authorities (army and its thugs ) are throwing away dead bodies into the nearby river. Even in Ye Way Cemetery in Yangon City, dead bodies are cremated in batches without proper identification. Emphasizing the Phyar Pone Township, authority
declared the Emergency Act and deters people not to go out at night but they are dumping dead bodies into the river
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May 7, 2008
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| News >> Death Toll tops 100,000; Donation News |
It seems that prediction that the death toll will hit 100,000 has come true. International aid hasn't come as fast as it needs to because
the government is hesitant in allowing a lot of foreigners in at once. If this doesn't change, the death toll will climb--the
lack of water, food and disease will kill those who survive.
BAWA's Cyclone Nargis Relief Fund has in that last two days raised over $3,300!
Thank you to all who donated!
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| News >> Death Toll Jumps to 22,000; 41,000 missing |
As of the morning of May 6, the death told has jumped to 22,000 and the missing person number is pushing 41,000. Since this is information
from the government, the actual number is predicted to be much higher. One source, a blogger from within Burma, predicts that the death toll might hit
100,000. BAWA
prays for the survivors and their lost ones, and hope to send in support as fast as possible.
Watch
the CNN coverage for more information, videos, photos and the latest updates.
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May 6, 2008
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| Community Events >> Prayer Vigil for Cyclone Nargis Victims |
On May 10, BAWA will also be holding a prayer vigil for the victims of the cyclone, and we will be accepting donation there.
(Read More)
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| News >> Death Toll Jumps to 22,000; 41,000 missing |
As of the morning of May 6, the death told has jumped to 22,000 and the missing person number is pushing 41,000. Since this is information
from the government, the actual number is predicted to be much higher. One source, a blogger from within Burma, predicts that the death toll might hit
100,000. BAWA
prays for the survivors and their lost ones, and hope to send in support as fast as possible.
Watch
the CNN coverage for more information, videos, photos and the latest updates.
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May 5, 2008
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| News >> Cyclone Nagris Hits Burma; Death toll up to 10,000 |
Last weekend, Cyclone Nagris ravaged through five provinces of Burma, leaving a trail of death and destruction.
CNN claims the death toll is nearly 10,000 and rising. (Read More)
BAWA has set up a Cyclone Nagris Relief Fund, and is ready to accept donation.
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April 15th, 2008
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| Photos and News >> Protests against the Olympic Torch Relay in SF |
April 9th, 2008, BAWA joined BADA and thousands of others in protest against the 2008 Chinese Olympics at the San Francisco stop
of the Torch Relay.
Click here to see the pictures from that day.
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| Community Events and News >> June 14th, 2008 - Burma's Women's Day and
Aung San Suu Kyi's Birthday |
On June 14th, 2008, BAWA will hold the Burma's Women's Day event and a celebration of Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday.
Click here for more information.
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Feburary 12th, 2008
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| Community Events >> BAWA's First EC Meeting |
BAWA will hold its first EC Meeting at Mabel Tun's house on Sunday, March 2nd. This date is not set in stone and can be changed if needed.
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| News >> Representative Tom Lantos Passes Away |
Rep. Tom Lantos, a tireless champion of human rights passed away on Feb 11th, 2008 of cancer at the age of 80. BAWA offers
the deepest sympathy...(Read More)
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| News >> Election result of new officers of BAWA |
On Feb 10, 2008, BAWA held its annual Election meeting, in which new officers were elected through popular vote. (Read More)
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