Monday, December 17, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
Anaconda
The story was happened while every body were sleeping like child, but me I could not sleep at all, because some idea came up in my head and pulled my cool hand to pick up a blue pen and bring out the white paper, then pulled my legs to step out from the bed room. Because a short and little girl were sleeping. So I stepped my feet down stair slowly, I did not want to wake Miao Miao up.
The first sign that came up in my head while I closed my eyes and take a long breathe was “Green”
I would like to say this word “Ngam Lai” (very beautiful). We drove from the feet of the mountain to the top. Luxury cars are moving, I sat inside the car and near window, and I looked out from the window and saw wonderful place, thick forests, long and curve way. I just imagine and feel like I was on the back of anaconda who are moving up and down, curve and straight a long the remote area up to the highest mountain in the wonderful land, fresh air, peaceful, and people are friendly and very kind, smile on their faces made me fall and fall and fall in love with this warm and peaceful village.
The village are surrounding by mountains, natural atmosphere and Sakura bloom in December, waterfall and streams, which villagers build micro-hydro power for their village and transfer to the city.
No doubt, why people are in love with Mae Kam Pong village.
It so beautiful, charming and unique, quirky and joyous for living things those are around. It’s impossible to erase it from my memory; I stuck in Mae Kam Pong village.
We walked through the thick forest and aim to the waterfall, very high waterfall. The waterfalls crawl down from the mountain, and dropped her big drop into the earth. And keep crawl a long the way it wants to make streams in the forest, it seems never stop crawling. I saw the big drop keep spring a long and streaming through the village down to the low land to feed all living things in the world.
Some of us get tired and sit in the small cabin while some of us keep walking up to the top of the waterfall, 15 minutes later we were on the top, I browsed my eyes around down to beyond. “Oh! I am the king, king of the jungle” said I
The rain sprayed her tear around the forest and dropped the pure tear on my cheek, a moment the rain gone and we all down to join with our team.
Time for us to say goodbye, the forest looked sad and blue, then she cried and dropped her tears all over us. We all got wet and started walking down to the cars in the village.
I lost my heart there, it is astrayed somewhere in the jungle, and I will come back and find where my heart is!
“Goodbye Mae Kam Pong Village,
I am sure we will meet again in the near future
No matter how far we are and
No matter how long will we meet?
Our hearts beat as one.
I will miss you.” Buzzing in the dept of my heart
Blue fingers
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Sign the petition letter
Dear friends,
As you all know that in Burma, China-owned corporations arerapidly raising their investment in energy sector, particularly inhydropower development projects. Indeed, those investments are not environmentally friendly, ecologically unsustainable, and the benefitswould definitely flow to military regime's pocket. Moreover, therewould be dramatic negative impacts to environment, society and economy of the community, where large dams are going to be built.
The following letter is requesting the Chinese government to take suchactions regarding their investments in Burma,
1.Carrying out comprehensive environmental and social impact assessments (EIAs and SIAs) on projects abroad and make those publiclyavailable, in order to adequately determine the feasibility ofprojects before concluding any agreements.
2. Keeping affected communities informed from the outset of all plans regarding hydropower development projects and involved indecision-making regarding those projects. This includes publiclyreleasing dam feasibility studies, investment and financialagreements, MOUs, MOAs, and clear information regarding responsible parties.
We, Burma Rivers Network, need your solidarity. If you agree pleasesend your organization's endorsement at this address –burmariversnetwork@gmail.com, before 19, November, 2007. Yourendorsement should include your organization name and organizationalemail address or directly can sign at http://www.PetitionOnline.com/brn2007/petition.html
In solidarity
Burma Rivers Network
Burma Rivers Network is comprised of representatives of differentethnic organizations from potential dam affected communities in Burma. Our mission is to protect the health of river ecosystems and sustainbiodiversity, rights and livelihoods of communities.
As you all know that in Burma, China-owned corporations arerapidly raising their investment in energy sector, particularly inhydropower development projects. Indeed, those investments are not environmentally friendly, ecologically unsustainable, and the benefitswould definitely flow to military regime's pocket. Moreover, therewould be dramatic negative impacts to environment, society and economy of the community, where large dams are going to be built.
The following letter is requesting the Chinese government to take suchactions regarding their investments in Burma,
1.Carrying out comprehensive environmental and social impact assessments (EIAs and SIAs) on projects abroad and make those publiclyavailable, in order to adequately determine the feasibility ofprojects before concluding any agreements.
2. Keeping affected communities informed from the outset of all plans regarding hydropower development projects and involved indecision-making regarding those projects. This includes publiclyreleasing dam feasibility studies, investment and financialagreements, MOUs, MOAs, and clear information regarding responsible parties.
We, Burma Rivers Network, need your solidarity. If you agree pleasesend your organization's endorsement at this address –burmariversnetwork@gmail.com, before 19, November, 2007. Yourendorsement should include your organization name and organizationalemail address or directly can sign at http://www.PetitionOnline.com/brn2007/petition.html
In solidarity
Burma Rivers Network
Burma Rivers Network is comprised of representatives of differentethnic organizations from potential dam affected communities in Burma. Our mission is to protect the health of river ecosystems and sustainbiodiversity, rights and livelihoods of communities.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Happy Birthday to you Long.
1 of NOVEMBER
* Has a lot of ideas
* Difficult to fathom
* Thinks forward
* Unique and brilliant
* Extraordinary ideas
* Sharp thinking
* Fine and strong clairvoyance
* Can become good doctors
* Careful and cautious
* Dynamic in personality
* Secretive
* Inquisitive
* Knows how to dig secrets
* Always thinking
* Less talkative but amiable
* Brave and generous
* Patient
* Stubborn and hard-hearted
* If there is a will, there is a way
* Determined
* Never give up
* Hardly become angry unless provoked
* Loves to be alone
* Thinks differently from others
* Sharp-minded
* Motivates oneself
* Does not appreciates praises
* High-spirited
* Well-built and tough
* Deep love
Monday, October 29, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Mekong School Application Form
Mekong School Application
Please give us the following information. If you do not want to send this information or you have any questions, you may contact us by email at mekong@earthrights.org.
Name:………....………........…………………………………………………………………
Date of Birth: …....……… Age:……… Sex: M / F Religion: ……………………
Ethnicity:……………...………………… Nationality: …………………………………
Languages that you can speak: ……………………………………………………………………
Marital Status: Single Married
Contact Information: (Please give at least one of the following.)
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………
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Telephone: ………………………………
Fax: …………………......………………..
E-mail: ........………………………………
Education
Highest Education Level Completed:……………………………………………………………..
What schools have you attended?
Name: ……………………………………… Location:………………Dates: ……………....
Name: ……………………………………… Location:………………Dates: ……………....
Name: ……………………………………… Location:………………Dates: ……………....
What trainings or workshops have you attended?
1. Name of Training:………………………………………....…………………………………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
2. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………….…………
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3. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………… ……………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
4. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………………………
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5. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………… ……………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
6. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………… ……………
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Work History
Where are you currently working? (Name of Organization) ……………………………………….
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Address:
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Current Position:……………………………………………………….......……………………...
Responsibilities/Duties: ………………………………………………………...................……….
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How long have you worked here? …….…………………...………………………………………
What other jobs do you or did you have? These can be paid or unpaid positions.
Job title: ……………………………………… Organization:………...………………………….
Location: ……………………………………… Dates:………………………............……………
Responsibilities/Duties: …………....……………………………………………………………….
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Job title: ……………………………………… Organization:…..……………………………….
Location: ……………………………………… Dates:………………………............…………...
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Job title: ……………………………………… Organization:…..……………………………….
Location: ……………………………………… Dates:………………………............…………...
Responsibilities/Duties: …………....………………………………………………………………
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Name of the persons writing your recommendation letters:
1. Name: …………………………………………….. Organization: ……………………………
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Telephone: …………………………………………………………………………………………
Email Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Name: ……………………………………………..... Organization: ………………………….
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Telephone: …………………………………………………………………………………………
Email Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Please return to the following addresses by March 10, 2008:
Contact Person: Mekong Program Coordinator
E-mail: mekong@earthrights.org
Mail: P.O. Box 123
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai 50202 THAILAND
Application Essays
Please answer the following questions in short essays (3 paragraphs each, no more than 350 words) (1 to 2 pages each) and send to us by post or e-mail by March 10, 2008.. (Please answer in English).
1. What problems do you think happen to people and the environment from large-scale hydropower development projects? Explain these problems in detail using your own words. Give specific examples of problems you know about when possible.
2. During the ERS program you will be asked to investigate an issue relating to hydro-development, water issues, and international financial institutions. Think about your own experiences with these topics, what problem or issue would you like to learn more about? Please explain how and where you could find information about this topic. (In your own words, answer this question in English)
3. What difficulties do civil society organizations face in the Mekong basin when they campaign on issues relating to hydro-development, water issues, and international financial institutions? How do you think these difficulties could be overcome?
I certify that I wrote these essays by myself. Signed __________________________
Please return to the following addresses by March 10, 2008
Contact Person: Mekong Program Coordinator
E-mail: mekong@earthrights.org
Mail: P.O. Box 123
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai 50202 THAILAND
ERS Mekong Training Program 2008
RECOMMENDATION FOR ………………………………………………………
(Name of Applicant)
SECTION 1:
Name: ………………………………………………………
Name of organization ………………………………………………………
Responsibility within organization ………………………………………………….......
SECTION 2:
Please answer the following questions:
How long have you know the candidate?: ………………………………………………..
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Please explain your relationship to applicant:
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Please comment on why you support the applicant’s candidature for the ERS Mekong program:
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Please comment on the applicant using his or her knowledge about Human Rights and the Environment in the future:
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SECTION 3:
Please give an assessment of the applicant skills and abilities in the following areas.
Please write a number between 1 and 5.
Note: 1 = Not sure / 2 = Poor / 3 = Good / 4 = Very Good / 5 = Excellent
Applicant’s ability to remain independent: (.………)
Applicant’s level of maturity (……….)
Applicants ability to grow and develop skills and experience (……….)
Applicant’s ability to act responsibly and take responsibility for own actions: (……….)
Applicant’s level of motivation: (……….)
Applicant’s tolerance of difference and diversity in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation etc.: (……….)
Ability of applicant to foster friendly and productive community relations: (……….)
Ability of applicant to apply knowledge and skills to real life situations: (……….)
Ability of applicant to communicate openly and reasonably: (……….)
Ability of the applicant to work in team settings: (……….)
Applicant’s experiences/interest in human rights & environmental issues: (……….)
Applicant’s ability to communicate in the English language: (……….)
Please use the following space to make any other relevant comments about the applicant:
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I ------------------------ certify that (Name of Applicant) -------------------------- is a strong and suitable candidate for admission into the EarthRights Mekong School training program for the year 2008.
Signed: ………………………………………………………………………………….
Date: …………………………………………………………………………………….
Please return to applicant or send directly to
Contact Person: Mekong Program Coordinator
E-mail: mekong@earthrights.org
Mail: P.O. Box 123
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai 50202 THAILAND
Please give us the following information. If you do not want to send this information or you have any questions, you may contact us by email at mekong@earthrights.org.
Name:………....………........…………………………………………………………………
Date of Birth: …....……… Age:……… Sex: M / F Religion: ……………………
Ethnicity:……………...………………… Nationality: …………………………………
Languages that you can speak: ……………………………………………………………………
Marital Status: Single Married
Contact Information: (Please give at least one of the following.)
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone: ………………………………
Fax: …………………......………………..
E-mail: ........………………………………
Education
Highest Education Level Completed:……………………………………………………………..
What schools have you attended?
Name: ……………………………………… Location:………………Dates: ……………....
Name: ……………………………………… Location:………………Dates: ……………....
Name: ……………………………………… Location:………………Dates: ……………....
What trainings or workshops have you attended?
1. Name of Training:………………………………………....…………………………………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
2. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………….…………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
3. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………… ……………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
4. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………………………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
5. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………… ……………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
6. Name of Training:………………………………………....……………………… ……………
Organized by: ……………....………….... Location:………………………Dates: ……………....
Work History
Where are you currently working? (Name of Organization) ……………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Address:
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Current Position:……………………………………………………….......……………………...
Responsibilities/Duties: ………………………………………………………...................……….
……….............……….............……….............……….............………...................………………..
How long have you worked here? …….…………………...………………………………………
What other jobs do you or did you have? These can be paid or unpaid positions.
Job title: ……………………………………… Organization:………...………………………….
Location: ……………………………………… Dates:………………………............……………
Responsibilities/Duties: …………....……………………………………………………………….
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Job title: ……………………………………… Organization:…..……………………………….
Location: ……………………………………… Dates:………………………............…………...
Responsibilities/Duties: …………....………………………………………………………………
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Job title: ……………………………………… Organization:…..……………………………….
Location: ……………………………………… Dates:………………………............…………...
Responsibilities/Duties: …………....………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Name of the persons writing your recommendation letters:
1. Name: …………………………………………….. Organization: ……………………………
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Telephone: …………………………………………………………………………………………
Email Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Name: ……………………………………………..... Organization: ………………………….
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Telephone: …………………………………………………………………………………………
Email Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Please return to the following addresses by March 10, 2008:
Contact Person: Mekong Program Coordinator
E-mail: mekong@earthrights.org
Mail: P.O. Box 123
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai 50202 THAILAND
Application Essays
Please answer the following questions in short essays (3 paragraphs each, no more than 350 words) (1 to 2 pages each) and send to us by post or e-mail by March 10, 2008.. (Please answer in English).
1. What problems do you think happen to people and the environment from large-scale hydropower development projects? Explain these problems in detail using your own words. Give specific examples of problems you know about when possible.
2. During the ERS program you will be asked to investigate an issue relating to hydro-development, water issues, and international financial institutions. Think about your own experiences with these topics, what problem or issue would you like to learn more about? Please explain how and where you could find information about this topic. (In your own words, answer this question in English)
3. What difficulties do civil society organizations face in the Mekong basin when they campaign on issues relating to hydro-development, water issues, and international financial institutions? How do you think these difficulties could be overcome?
I certify that I wrote these essays by myself. Signed __________________________
Please return to the following addresses by March 10, 2008
Contact Person: Mekong Program Coordinator
E-mail: mekong@earthrights.org
Mail: P.O. Box 123
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai 50202 THAILAND
ERS Mekong Training Program 2008
RECOMMENDATION FOR ………………………………………………………
(Name of Applicant)
SECTION 1:
Name: ………………………………………………………
Name of organization ………………………………………………………
Responsibility within organization ………………………………………………….......
SECTION 2:
Please answer the following questions:
How long have you know the candidate?: ………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Please explain your relationship to applicant:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Please comment on why you support the applicant’s candidature for the ERS Mekong program:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Please comment on the applicant using his or her knowledge about Human Rights and the Environment in the future:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
SECTION 3:
Please give an assessment of the applicant skills and abilities in the following areas.
Please write a number between 1 and 5.
Note: 1 = Not sure / 2 = Poor / 3 = Good / 4 = Very Good / 5 = Excellent
Applicant’s ability to remain independent: (.………)
Applicant’s level of maturity (……….)
Applicants ability to grow and develop skills and experience (……….)
Applicant’s ability to act responsibly and take responsibility for own actions: (……….)
Applicant’s level of motivation: (……….)
Applicant’s tolerance of difference and diversity in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation etc.: (……….)
Ability of applicant to foster friendly and productive community relations: (……….)
Ability of applicant to apply knowledge and skills to real life situations: (……….)
Ability of applicant to communicate openly and reasonably: (……….)
Ability of the applicant to work in team settings: (……….)
Applicant’s experiences/interest in human rights & environmental issues: (……….)
Applicant’s ability to communicate in the English language: (……….)
Please use the following space to make any other relevant comments about the applicant:
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
I ------------------------ certify that (Name of Applicant) -------------------------- is a strong and suitable candidate for admission into the EarthRights Mekong School training program for the year 2008.
Signed: ………………………………………………………………………………….
Date: …………………………………………………………………………………….
Please return to applicant or send directly to
Contact Person: Mekong Program Coordinator
E-mail: mekong@earthrights.org
Mail: P.O. Box 123
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai 50202 THAILAND
Mekong School Announcement
Applications are now being accepted for the Mekong School
The EarthRights School (ERS) - Mekong is a unique training programming for activists from the Mekong Region (Yunnan/China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) whose work focuses on environmental issues and human rights. The seven month-long training program uses experiential learning methods to equip participants from the region with skills required to conduct research, gather data, and effectively campaign around environmental issues affecting the region. The training will take place in Chiang Mai, Thailand from June to December of 2008. Housing, transportation, and a modest living stipend will be provided to successful candidates.
This year the Mekong School will focus on large dams, infrastructure projects, and international financial institutions (IFIs). The program will provide students with research, writing, and intercultural skills, and substantive knowledge and experience to voice their individual and collective concerns about IFI-funded projects, and related transparency and participation issues within the Mekong basin. Graduates of the program will form a strong network of environmental advocates who, acting together, can effectively campaign on behalf of affected communities who are currently underrepresented.
The goals of the EarthRights School-Mekong 2008 session are:
· for students to understand both the negative and positive impacts of current and past international financial institution-funded projects and how affected communities in the Mekong region and other nearby countries have responded;
· to develop relevant knowledge and develop students’ practical skill base in research, advocacy and campaign work; and
· to develop strong relationships, networks and concrete campaign plans for implementation upon graduation and return to respective countries.
The training program is divided into two months of instruction in the classroom followed by a two months practicum in which participants will return to their home countries to undertake research and documentation work on key projects. After the practicum, the participants will return to the school for a two month session focussing on media messaging, advocacy and campaign planning.
Applications will be accepted through March 10, 2008. For more information and an application form, please contact the Mekong School Coordinator at mekong@earthrights.org.
The EarthRights School (ERS) - Mekong is a unique training programming for activists from the Mekong Region (Yunnan/China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) whose work focuses on environmental issues and human rights. The seven month-long training program uses experiential learning methods to equip participants from the region with skills required to conduct research, gather data, and effectively campaign around environmental issues affecting the region. The training will take place in Chiang Mai, Thailand from June to December of 2008. Housing, transportation, and a modest living stipend will be provided to successful candidates.
This year the Mekong School will focus on large dams, infrastructure projects, and international financial institutions (IFIs). The program will provide students with research, writing, and intercultural skills, and substantive knowledge and experience to voice their individual and collective concerns about IFI-funded projects, and related transparency and participation issues within the Mekong basin. Graduates of the program will form a strong network of environmental advocates who, acting together, can effectively campaign on behalf of affected communities who are currently underrepresented.
The goals of the EarthRights School-Mekong 2008 session are:
· for students to understand both the negative and positive impacts of current and past international financial institution-funded projects and how affected communities in the Mekong region and other nearby countries have responded;
· to develop relevant knowledge and develop students’ practical skill base in research, advocacy and campaign work; and
· to develop strong relationships, networks and concrete campaign plans for implementation upon graduation and return to respective countries.
The training program is divided into two months of instruction in the classroom followed by a two months practicum in which participants will return to their home countries to undertake research and documentation work on key projects. After the practicum, the participants will return to the school for a two month session focussing on media messaging, advocacy and campaign planning.
Applications will be accepted through March 10, 2008. For more information and an application form, please contact the Mekong School Coordinator at mekong@earthrights.org.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Welcome to cooperate!
Behalf of Alimni program I am kindly requests some of your activities record in term of to post on our Mekong Alumni Blog. Please feel free send to shiningsom@gmail.com Thanks for your operation.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
River for Life!
Free Flow Deep and Wide Salween
I shall pass through this life but more
any good, therefore, that I can do
The green world and peaceful life that I am able create for the new generation!
Let me do it now
Let me not defer or neglect it.
I would like to embraces and deliberate peaceful to the world while I live.
For I shall not pass this way again.
Only the enthusiasm can find the goal
Let mother Salween give nourishes to my heart
To achieve and reach my aim I need extra strong spirit and courage plus further support from you
By free flow runs deep
let me say I got a perfect life because of
what the river has done for me
So Mom continuous flowing deep and wide
You are the spice of our life!
By Shining
Sunday, October 14, 2007
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