If people are educated they can check the government abuse of power, if people remain uneducated the government can rule and oppress as it wishes.
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Prospect Burma has received many enquiries about the current situation. Our students, their families, and the people of Burma are at the front of our thoughts and prayers as we continue to hope for a peaceful solution. Prospect Burma was formed 18 years ago just after the 1988 uprising to keep the flame of education alive for Burma. Over that time we have helped to educate over 1000 Burmese students many of whom have gone on to help Burma both from within and outside Burma. We support a teacher training programme in Thailand, training teachers who in turn go into Burma and train more teachers, an English language school in Mai Ja Yang and in Delhi. We are endorsed by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi who donates funds from her Nobel Peace Prize towards the education of Burmese students. You can read more about our activities on the website but as we hope and pray for Burma we end with the words from one of our students. " Prospect Burma's scholarship changed my whole life. Without it, I would not have been able to graduate. I dedicate my knowledge, skills and the rest of my life to work for the restoration of democracy, peace, justice and prosperity in Burma" |
Latest News
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It's Party Time! and tickets are selling fast...
21 Mar 2013Please come and join us to mark the 68th birthday of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi at a reception on Thursday 20th June, 2013 in the delightful surrounds of Petyt Hall in Chelsea. Every two years Prospect Burma hosts a Summer Event[…]
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Enjoyed your visit to Burma?
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So many people are now visiting Burma and return home touched by the experience. We recently had a generous donation and message to say "Our family enjoyed a cycling tour of Burma last autumn, and as a result of what[…] -
President Obama at Rangoon University
21 Nov 2012President Obama addressed the students of Rangoon University yesterday and said "The future of this country is determined by the education of its youth..." To listen to his full speech please press read more www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTAeJJnqhbo
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MESSAGE FOR STUDENTS
You can now meet fellow Prospect Burma grantees in our new Facebook group, available to all students and alumni. If you would like to join please read the instructions in the Student Info section.