‘As you know, in Burma, people cannot access information. They live [in] fear. This… radio project can help people get information... and to do something for change… I want to say thank you, thank you very much’
Dear Rector,
This is just one of many thank you messages collected by the organisations that delivered 4000 radios to remote parts of Burma, radios bought by Amnesty supporters like you. They are moving testimonies to the impact of your generosity. But they also serve as powerful reminders that we need to do more. For just £12.50 you can help break down the wall of censorship for a whole village
Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s opposition leader, has finally been released after spending 15 of the last 21 years under house arrest. While we are delighted at this news, more than 2,200 political prisoners remain behind bars in Burma. We continue to believe that until all freedoms of association, assembly and expression are honoured, no-one in Burma can truly be free.
With help from our kind friends at The Co-operative we are hoping to raise enough money to send another 10,000 radios into Burma. In support of the campaign, they have agreed to donate a free radio for each of the first thousand radios purchased. It’s simple – if you’re quick you can ‘buy one get one free’
Watch the video below to see the real impact your radios have had on remote communities in Burma.
We are aiming to deliver 10,000 more radios early next year. Please help us. Buy a radio today
Thank you.
Verity Coyle
Burma Campaign Manager |
As expected, the recent election has done nothing to improve people’s rights - the government continues to attempt to control everything people watch, read and hear. Radio is one of the few tools that can help cut through the censorship by enabling people to access independent information, outside of state control. Please buy a radio now
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