Voices of the People
These are Burma’s voices for change, extraordinary stories of people of Burma from all walks of life. Their experiences, struggles, fears, and successes. These are unheard stories of incredible spirit of resilience and courage, voices of hope and dreams that have emerged from decades of oppression. Help us spread these voices across the globe!
‘I Have Never Regretted Becoming a Soldier’
Burma Link | October 11, 2013 Shan Lay is a friendly, compassionate and dedicated young man from the Shan State who has sacrificed everything to fight for the freedom of his people. Growing up in [...]
‘We Don’t Want to Go Back’: Refugee on the Thailand-Burma Border
This video tells the story of U Soe Myint, a Karen refugee on the Thailand-Burma border, who fled Burma over 30 years ago and plans to never return. Recent reforms in Burma have, however, spurred [...]
‘If Men Can Do These Things, I Can Also Do These Things’
Burma Link | July 25, 2013 Thazun has come a long way. Despite spending her childhood without ever meeting her father, and being almost starved to death as a result of forced labour demands imposed [...]
‘It’s Something Deep Inside Your Heart…When You See Your Children Dying of Hunger’
Burma Link | July 18, 2013 Thazun is a courageous, beautiful and talented young Arakanese woman who talks openly about her life and experiences. Spending her childhood under conditions that many people around the world [...]
‘I Believe This Survey Is Designed to Reflect What They Want’
Burma Link | June 17, 2013 In an interview with Burma Link, the refugee who led the petition signed by over 3,600 refugees in Mae La camp explains how he feels about the profiling survey [...]
‘Everyone Wants Change in Burma’: Village Chief
Burma Link | May 4, 2013 U Than Nyunt is a 57-year-old Karen refugee and the chief of a small rural village on the riverbanks of Moei. He grew up in a village near Belin [...]
Story of a Karen Refugee’s Struggle for Survival
Burma Link | April 10, 2013 U Soe Myint is a 60-year-old Karen refugee who has struggled his whole life just to survive. Amidst deep-seated poverty, armed conflict and Burma Army abuse, U Soe [...]