Be Proud And Lets' Be Ready To Get Counted In 2010 US Census !

The US government conducts the Population Census every ten years (in a year ending with 0) to collect and process head count (not just of citizens, but also of residents, refugees, …) and demographics...... (Read More)

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Cyclone Nargis Relief Fund

As you may know last week the cyclone Nargis hit the delta region of Burma leaving millions of people homeless without food, drinking water or ...... (Click Here To Donate Or read more about donors and donations made by BAWA on behalf of donors.)

No Time for Dreams: Living in Burma under Military Rule

No Time for Dreams: Living in Burma under Military Rule By Carolyn Wakeman and San San Tin, Introduction by Emma Larkin has "SPECIAL ONLINE PRE-PUBLICATION DISCOUNT at $29.96 (25% Off). It is going to be published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. . Compelling images of cinnamon-robed monks confronting the guns and clubs of Burma's military junta outraged the world in September 2007 and San San Tin Inspired by the legacy of her father Ba Tin's struggle against British colonialism beginning in the 1930s, infuses her journey from school girl to journalist and, briefly, to businesswoman with an unbroken spirit of resistance. Offering a compassionate insider's view of politics, culture, religion, and family during nearly half a century of unrelenting dictatorship, this riveting personal story traces an arc of decline to reveal the bitter fate of a once-prosperous and cosmopolitan society. ...... (Read More)

Children Aid Foundation Fund Raising Event

On September 21, 2008, WAWA participated as part in raising fund for Nargis Children Victims in Myanmar at Newark Pavilion, Fremont. Duration was from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. " I want to inform you a...... (Read More)

Oakland House Party

In the evening of September 21, Warren and Danielle Forrestier hosted a house Party in Oakland , California . They inv...... (Read More)

China's Policy , Burma 's Misery!

To Highlight China 's Role/irresponsible policies in Enabling Burma's Brutal Dictatorship Protest Rally in front of the Chinese Consulate On the Eve of Olympic Closing was held by BADA with success. China is celebrating and making history by hosting world's precious Olympic that would be concluded coming weekends. However, we must not forget millions around the world who are suffering due to Chinese arms along with their diplomatic and economic support to brutal regimes. The suffering of the 50 million plus people in Burma under the brutal dictatorship is an outstanding example of abuse fueled by Chinese arms. China has also consistently stone walled any efforts in UN Security Council to take action against the brutal military regime in Burma . China must act responsibly and help the people of Burma , not the dictators there -- No More China's military, economic and diplomatic support to Burma 's dictators!!! ! ...... (Read More)

8888 20th Anniversary and Burma Day Successfully held in Barkley and San Francisco.

On August 8, 2008 20th Anniversary of 8888 and Burma Day was held to make world see what happened in Burma and keep remembering Burma Military Regime's inhumane actions on innocent and peaceful prote...... (Read More)

2008 Burma's Women's Day and Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday

2008 Burma's Women's Day and Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday
BAWA will hold it's annual celebration of Burma's Women's Day and Aung San Suu Kyi's Birthday on June 14, ...... (Read More)

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 vi...... (Read More)