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台灣青年數位服務協會（YES）自2005年起以學生自組團隊轉型成民間社團至今，每年即利用寒暑假時間，派遣青年國際志工，前往泰國美索鎮（Maesot, Tak Province），與在地克倫族（Karen）青年共同在泰國偏鄉、緬甸移工學校舉辦資訊啟蒙營隊，教導在地學生運用電腦；2006年4月於泰緬邊境梅道診所（Mae Tao Clinci）成立電腦訓練中心，提供診所青年資訊學習環境，同時以駐點接力的方式，協助梅道診所等泰國美索境內非政府組織辦理資訊教育訓練課程，四年來持續派遣海外資訊志工，陸續結合政府單位（青輔會、外交部）與民間資源（新光人壽慈善基金會、臺灣民主基金會、手機王網站）的投入，運用既有長期投入台灣偏遠地區資訊服務經驗，派遣人數超過六十人次，共同為協助泰緬邊境在地少數民族青年資訊運用能力提昇，培育在地資訊人才而努力。

2009年預計派遣3個梯次（2009.07-2009.10），計2名領隊、6名志工、1名隨行人員，透過學生青年與社會青年結合片段時間接力服務的方式，前往Mae Tao Clinic及Inside News等NGOs，執行「泰緬邊境資訊志工團－2009協助泰緬邊境發展數位機會計畫」，協助泰緬邊境縮減數位落差發展數位機會，提供泰國美索境內非政府組織資訊教育訓練服務。

感謝新光人壽慈善基金會 贊助活動經費及提供志工團員海外服務期間1500萬海外旅平險, 150萬傷害醫療, 150萬疾病住院醫療保險. 感謝青輔會. 外交部. 臺灣民主基金會補助活動經費, 手機王網站提供技術支援.

http://gyds.sogi.com.tw/newforum/article_list.aspx?topic_ID=6091766

2009年預計派遣3個梯次（2009.07-2009.10），計2名領隊、6名志工、1名隨行人員，透過學生青年與社會青年結合片段時間接力服務的方式，前往Mae Tao Clinic及Inside News等NGOs，執行「泰緬邊境資訊志工團－2009協助泰緬邊境發展數位機會計畫」，協助泰緬邊境縮減數位落差發展數位機會，提供泰國美索境內非政府組織資訊教育訓練服務。

感謝新光人壽慈善基金會 贊助活動經費及提供志工團員海外服務期間1500萬海外旅平險, 150萬傷害醫療, 150萬疾病住院醫療保險. 感謝青輔會. 外交部. 臺灣民主基金會補助活動經費, 手機王網站提供技術支援.

http://gyds.sogi.com.tw/newforum/article_list.aspx?topic_ID=6088393

The accusations against Aung San Suu Kyi are ugly and damaging not only to the people of Burma but to the reputation of governance in Asia. At the same time the reaction of the international community to the regime, is of utmost importance to the 50 million people of Burma whose lives are constantly in the throes of uncertainty, trauma and confusion. It is the responsibility of all
individuals, organizations and governments to protect those who are only abused by their leaders.

The Burmese regime has made some effort to present a positive face to the international community by establishing elections in 2010. Yet, in preparing for these sham elections, they have increased their oppression of their people, and the arrest of Aung San Su Kyi is another example of how they will stop at nothing to ensure that the elections have only one outcome, that is the election of the current regime.

We need to join our voices with the brave people who continue to risk their lives for the sake of freedom, those such as Min Ko Naing and U Win Tin. We need to demand the release of all political prisoners and for free and fair participation in developing and holding election processes.

The violence in the border areas of Burma continues, as the regime tries to coerce the ethnic ceasefire groups into policing the border areas. This is resulting in instability, and increased fighting causing more people spilling into neighbouring countries. The continued oppression of the ethnic groups within Burma guarantees that any election will be unjust and biased as large sections of society will be unable to participate.

Aung San Suu Kyi has said that it is never too late and therefore it is never too late for Burma to have a chance for true reconciliation and for all parties, including the National League For Democracy and the ethnic groups to join together.

Some of the international community has been calling for engagement with the regime, but those who choose to engage with the regime must be clear about who they stand for and engage only in a way that is with and for the people of Burma. There must be a thorough collaboration with all sectors of society including those at the grassroots level.

For the sake of the future of Burma and therefore for the sake of the future of Asia it is imperative that the current oppression of the citizens of Burma stops. The environmental destruction, deprivation, lack of the most basic health and education services are a humanitarian crisis. Displacement, loss of identity and lack of citizenship are creating a crisis for the next generation of Burmese. The damage to the future is already evident.

I am writing to ask that, we as human rights defenders, show our support and solidarity with the courageous people of Burma who continue to speak out against the atrocities and crimes of a government. It is our job to prevent these and to promote peace, human rights and democracy.

With Thanks and Best Wishes

Dr Cynthia Maung
Director, Mae Tao Clinic