Burma: Global Day of Action for Humanitarian Intervention
Calling for a Critical Response to Burma's Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis
http://burmarelief.ca/br/
The deadly cyclone Nargis hit Burma on May 3, 2008 and has reportedly killed more than 200,000 people.
In the aftermath of deadly cyclone, more than 2.5 million victims are facing starvation, diseases and abhorrent act of crime against humanity of the ruling military regime.
The Burmese military regime has consistently hindered the international community from providing food, water and medical supplies to the areas hardest hit by the cyclone.
On Saturday May 17th, thousands of people will gather across the world to call for the international community to intervene the humanitarian crisis in Burma.
The rally will be held to urge world governments and the United Nations to intervene by supplying aid to the people affected by the Cyclone Nargis to save millions of people lives.
North America
Canada
Ottawa:
1st Place: Parliament Hill at 1:00pm to 2:00pm,
2nd Place: Burmese Embassy at 2:30pm to 3:30pm(March will commence at 2:00pm to the Burmese Embassy)
Burmese Embassy, 85 Range St., Ottawa 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Contact: Tin Maung Htoo at 613-297-6835, or Kevin Macleod at 613-796-4963
Toronto:
Place: Queen’s Park, Ontario Legislative Assembly
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Contact: Kyaw Zaw Wai at 416-358-2318, or Min Naing at 416-826-7149
Vancouver:
Place: Robson Square, Vancouver Downtown
Time: 11 am to 1:00 pm
Contact: Soe Naing at soe.nai@gmail.com or Htay Aung at 778-322-5385
United State
Washington, D.C.
Cyclone nargis relief fundraising concert in Washington, D.C.
The concert would be perform by Htun Htun(I.C.), Mimi Win Pe, Yadana Oo & Calvary Singers and other gospel singers,
May 17th'2008(Saturday)
6:00-9:00pm
PLACE: Woodward Hall
Calvary Baptist Church
755 Eighth Street,NW
Washington, DC 20001.
202-347-8355
http://www.calvarydc.com/
http://www.cbcdc.net/nargisreliefconcert.htm
Baltimore:
Megan and Scott Haddock will be hosting an open house fund-raiser for the victims of Cyclone Nargis catastrophe in Burma (Myanmar).
Please stop by our home Saturday May 17 between 2-6pm to sign a card for the Burmese people and learn more about this country, the repressive regime that rules it, and hear about Megan’s experience working on the Thailand-Burma border.
Refreshments and hot dogs will be provided.
1128 East Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230.
For additional information, call 410-294-9779 or email MeganAHaddock@gmail.com
Chicago:
Chicago Protest for the People of Burma
Saturday, May 17, 1-4pm
401 N. Michigan Avenue(East side of street, North end of Michigan Ave. Bridge over Chicago River)
Chicago, IL 60611
Contact: Nora Rowley norarwl@aol.com
New York:
WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 12pm
WHERE: Ralph Bunche Park, United Nations, 43rd St and 1st Ave
WHO: NY Burma activists -- NY Burma Roundtable, US Campaign for Burma, Burma 88 Coalition, 8-8-08 for Burma
CONTACT: Farheen Malik, newyork@uscampaignforburma.org
Cristina Moon, 347-756-4088, info@8808forburma.org
Seattle:
Burma Relief Benefit Event
May 17, 2008
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
There is an emergency fundraising event for this Saturday May 17th at Q Cafe from 6-9pm.
please email Eunice at eunisoh@u.washington.edu
Directions: Q Cafe 3223 15th Ave. West Seattle, WA 98119 (just south of the Ballard Bridge)
Eunice Soh eunisoh@u.washington.edu
May 17th and 18th - Global Day(s) of Action for Cyclone Relief
10 am – 4 pm
This Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm, we will be requesting donations outside five Seattle area Safeway stores: Ballard, Upper Queen Anne, University Village, Cemetery Road, and Jefferson Square.
Thanks to Thirst-Aid's volunteer staff, 100% of donations will go to victims of the cyclone.
To volunteer to cover one (or more!) of 30 of our two-hour "shifts,"
please contact Erika Berg ASAP at uberger98107@yahoo.com
To learn more about Thirst-Aid or donate online: www.thirst-aid.org
Directions:
Ballard Safeway, 1423 NW Market St, Seattle 98107;
Upper Queen Anne Safeway, 2100 Queen Anne Ave, Seattle 98109;
University Village Safeway, 3020 NE 45th St, Seattle 98105;
Cemetery Road Safeway, 4300 NE 4th St, Renton 98059;
Jefferson Square Safeway (in West Seattle), 4754 42nd Ave SW, Seattle 98116.
Sedona, AZ:
Candle light vigil in the evening at the Buddhist temple in Sedona, Arizona.
Contact for more info: trpalzang@yahoo.com
San Francisco:
What: Rally and Vigil
Where: United Nations Plaza, Market Street between 7th & 8th Streets (San Francisco)
When: May 17th, 3pm to 6pm
Contact: Gregg Butensky (415) 867-0377 gregg@madnomad.com
Aileen Chang (510) 593-4388 changaileen101@yahoo.com
Convened by:
Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) – badasf.org
Burmese American Women’s Alliance (BAWA) - bawasf.org
Buddhist Peace Fellowship (BPF) – bpf.org
Association of Burmese Students San Francisco (ABSSF)
Committee for Responsibility to Protect - burmarelief.blogspot.com
Washington, D.C.
Saturday March 17th
Vigil in Lafayette Park (in front of White House)
2- 4 pm
contact: thelma@uscampaignforburma.org
Fundraising Happy Hour 5-10 pm
May 16th
Ultra Bar - 911 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 Telephone: 202-638-4663 www.ultrabardc.com
South America
Santiago:
Entrega de Carta para pedir intervención Humanitaria en Birmania
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time: 12:00am - 1:00am
Location: Plaza de la Constitución
Europe
Prague:
Global Day of Action: Event of Burma Center Prague
May 17, 2008
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Burma Center Prague is holding an event on Saturday to push for greater aid to be given to the victims of the cyclone that hit Burma.
The military regime that rules the country has allowed minimal aid in and millions of people are at risk right now because they are not receiving enough aid.
This is a crucial time and we must act now. Please come and join us!
Address:
http://www.burma-center.org/activities/updates.php
Directions: Old Town Square in the center of Prague, Czech Republic; at the statue of Jan Hus (start and end time are local time)
United Kingdom
London:
Protests will be held outside the French Embassy, the American Embassy and the Foreign office.
French Embassy: Time: 12:30 - 13:00, Address: 58 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7JT
American Embassy: Time: 13:30 - 14:00 Address: 24 Grosvenor Square, London, W1A 2LQ
Foreign Office: 14:40 - 1510 Address: King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH
Transport: You can walk between the French and American Embassy.
From the American Embassy to the Foreign office it is a short walk to Bond Street Underground Station, where you can get the Jubilee line to Westminster.
From Westminster it is a 3 minute walk to the Foreign Office. All details are on this map.
Asia
India
Where: Janta Mantar, Parliament Street
When: 11 am – 2 pm
Relief Cyclone Survivors (India)
Contact: reliefcyclonesurvivorsinburma@gmail.com
Thailand
Bangkok
Emergency Myanmar Benefit
Start Time: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 9:00pm
Location: Club Culture
Street: Th. Sri Ayudthaya
Entrance:200 thb
Dudesweet, Gene Futon, DJ Oum, Rehab (Bee Futon) and Soma want to help but can't think of anything else but throwing a benefit party.
9pm-11pm : Dudesweet
11pm-12pm : Soma
12pm-12.40am : DJ Oum
12.40am-1am : Gene Futon session
1am-2am : Rehab
Australia
Melboume
Please join the people of Burma living in Melbourne for a community commemoration ceremony for victim's of Burma's Cyclone Nargis.
Date: Saturday 17th May
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: 174 Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne.
Further info:
Sydney
Burma Cyclone Candlelight vigil
Host: Burma Campaign Sydney
Date: Sat 17 May 2008
Time: 5:00 pm onwards
Location: Sydney Town Hall
Contacts: burma.campaign@gmail.com
Tel: Charlotte Long 0405 712458 or Dr. Myint Cho 0404 091143
