What We Do - Burma Link

Burma Link is an information-sharing organisation that advocates for the rights of Burma’s marginalised ethnic nationalities and displaced conflict-affected communities, and amplifies their voices and stories locally and internationally.

Whilst Burma Link’s activities are currently paused until such time that we have adequate means to continue to a high standard in line with our mission and values, we are committed to keep Burma Link’s vast resources freely available online to everyone interested in Burma issues and the plight of Burma’s ethnic nationalities. Although Burma Link’s activities remain paused, the activities outlined below continue to provide the guidelines for the potential resumption of our work in the future.

Activities

1. Providing easy access to background information and latest updates

Providing easy access to background information and latest updates on the armed conflict, displacement, and the peace process based on reports by local and international media and organisations. We update our website and social media channels daily with the latest news and publications, and produce monthly situation updates. We also maintain an extensive database of local and international media reports related to our focus areas and share this information with interested stakeholders.

2. Amplifying the voices of the disempowered and disenfranchised ethnic and displaced populations

Amplifying the voices of the disempowered and disenfranchised ethnic and displaced populations via publishing extensive life stories and in depth interviews of persons affected by conflict with unheard perspectives and from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, and locations.

3. Collaborating with a range of local organisations

Collaborating with a range of local organisations to build their capacity and empower them towards reaching their goals. We conduct research and produce advocacy tools for local organisations to use in their efforts to ensure that the re-building of Burma includes the diverse perspectives from the ground. We also advocate directly through activities such as arranging meetings with stakeholders, diplomatic briefing, and campaigns to promote genuine peace and rights-based policy.

4. Facilitating communication and information exchange

Facilitating communication and information exchange between (1) national actors to create a common understanding and a shared vision for the future, and (2) national and international actors to ensure that the latter understand and appreciate local contexts and engage in inclusive and just approaches that respect the rights and uphold the voices of Burma’s marginalised ethnic and displaced populations.

Publications

You can check out Burma Link’s own publications on our website here. These include maps, reports, briefing papers, books, monitoring database, documentary films, training modules etc.

Check out our latest annual report (2021) for more information about our activities, goals, background, and key publications and resources.