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Despite unprecedented UN access, Kachin state remains a crisis zone
January 6, 2012Democratic Voice of Burma, Jan. 4, 2012
In December the United Nations was allowed to deliver blankets and pillows to IDPs in Laiza in Kachin State — the first time the Burmese central government has allowed the UN to visit a conflict area. While the shipment of...
Full ArticleSaving Women's Lives: CPI and the MOM Project In the News
December 26, 2011SOS Children's Villages Canada
In parts of eastern Myanmar, where traditional birth attendants are still widely used, the...
Full ArticleCPI Partner Medic Wins Leadership Award
December 15, 2011Community Partners International is proud to be entrusted by Inge and Tad Sargent to carry on the work of Burma Lifeline. Inge and Tad have retired from the rigors of nonprofit work, but still remain passionate about the cause.
The Shan Herald,...
Full ArticleU.N. Launches Relief Aid in Kachin Conflict Zones
December 14, 2011
The Irrawaddy, December 13, 2011
by Ba Kaung
The UN began initial efforts on Tuesday to provide aid for refugees in the armed conflict areas of Kachin State in northern Burma, where sporadic fighting continues despite Burmese President Thein Sein...
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