EcoBurma

16/12/2017

December Newsletter

Another busy year draws to a close and it is time again to look back. We send you an overview of the past and ongoing activities.

22/05/2017

Newsletter of Burma Center Prague - May 2017

The Burma Center Prague together with the CEELI Institute continues to bring together human rights lawyers and Burmese lawmakers.

16/12/2016

Burma Center Prague - Newsletter December 2016

We wish you peaceful and happy holidays and we are looking forward to our common efforts for Burma/Myanmar in 2017!

26/07/2016

Burma Center Prague - Newsletter June 2016

Human rights advocates in Myanmar/Burma who help others often lack even the most basic computer equipment. It is easy to change that, but we need your help!

11/03/2016

Newsletter March 2016

In 2016, the Burma Center Prague continues its activities to facilitate the better integration of refugees from Burma (Myanmar). After many years of focusing on more practical skills and qualifications, we are happy to wrap up this year with a cookbook of Burmese recipes.

27/07/2015

The return of the Burmese cat and where to get your bike fixed in Rangoon... that and more in this roundup.

Furry animals and people in the news! Also we saw lots of stories about economic activity in Burma. For photographic enthusiasts we found some great pics and an opportunity to contribute yourself Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our read…

14/07/2015

The Shwedagon pagoda has been saved (for now). We highlight some human rights issues in Burma and have lots of tips on food, regions to visit and activities in Rangoon.

Welcome (back) to our blog where we do a roundup of the news in the last week. Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our readers! Preserving Shwedagon A big step has been taken to protect the Shwedagon pagoda. Following public demonstrations…

07/07/2015

More and more tourists are visiting Burma and local authorities need to deal with this. Is voluntourism for example a good type of tourism?

This week we give you some examples of how tourism is developing in Burma, followed by a few tips if you're in Rangoon. We finish our roundup with an article about voluntourism that hopefully makes people think how they can use their time to contribute better. Let us know if there’s anything else yo…

29/06/2015

Do you think humans originated in Burma? Somebody certainly did! Also: tattoos, business and 18 types of Burmese food you should try.

It's not easy to set up or develop your business in Burma, but there are also some upsides. What does self-expression look like and did modern humanity originate in Burma? Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our readers! Business in trouble…

22/06/2015

Did you know the rainy season is not a bad time at all to visit Burma? Also, find out how solar energy can help Burmese families.

With fewer tourists and refreshing periods of rain, it's a good time to explore Burma by foot. How is the tourism industry being helped and what is so great about Rangoon? And how can you help getting solar energy to the poorest family in Burma? Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read…

21/06/2015

Fantastic initiative!

If you'd like to help Ruben and Karin provide families in Myanmar's Dry Zone (one of the poorest parts of the country) with solar powered home lighting systems, you can do so via the link under this video.

15/06/2015

30% of people in Burma live in an urban environment, what effect does that have on their lives? Also, don't forget to take your repellent with you if you're visiting Burma soon.

There is a large divide between people living a rural and an urban life according to a recent census. Protecting the environment while developing as a country is often challenging. If you're living in or travelling to Burma, be aware of mosquitos, there's a dengue fever outbreak. We end our roundup…