EcoBurma

December Newsletter

We wish you peaceful holidays and all the best for the New Year! 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.

Newsletter of Burma Center Prague - May 2017

A Closer Look at Problematic Laws The Burma Center Prague together with the CEELI Institute continues to bring together human rights lawyers and Burmese lawmakers.

Burma Center Prague - Newsletter December 2016

Burma Center Prague's December Newsletter We wish you peaceful and happy holidays and we are looking forward to our common efforts for Burma/Myanmar in 2017!

Burma Center Prague - Newsletter June 2016

Support for Human Rights Lawyers and Civil Society Groups 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!

Newsletter March 2016

Czech Cookbook of Burmese Cuisine 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.

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

Furry friends; Economic activity; Burmese pics – EcoBurma News Roundup #73 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…

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.

Preserving Shwedagon; Food across borders; Human rights; Where to go – Weekly EcoBurma Roundup #72 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…

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

Tourism development; A few tips; Voluntourism – Weekly EcoBurma Roundup #71 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…

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

Business in trouble; Self-expression; Best of – Weekly EcoBurma Roundup #70 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…

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.

Burma by foot; Supporting the tourist industry; Beautiful Rangoon; Let there be light – Weekly... 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…

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.

Rural vs Urban; The natural balance; Dengue fever; Blast from the past – Weekly EcoBurma Roundup #68 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…