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TOTAL was Totally Rejected

Sometimes ago, SOS Clarion Call (both in English and French) was advertise in the Internet appealing to the compassionate, sympathetic, individuals and organizations including the patriotic Burmese in Diaspora. Paradoxically, the first positive response was from TOTAL via our partners. Every body knows the works of TOTAL not only in Burma but also in Africa and Third World Countries. We thank them for the offer but we are sorry to say that we cannot accept their offer.

            Knowing full well that education is the best investment for our country, EWOB had initiated the humanitarian projects starting with one sewing machine, way back in 1992 and since then has come a long way adhering to our principles and ethics. AEIOU (which is part of EWOB) cannot deviate from their avowed goal of building a future Burma on the foundation stone of democracy, human rights and self- determination and will always endeavour to be an exemplary to the young students. We would humbly convey the message that we adhere to the policy of academic freedom in attempting to educate and train the future leaders and citizens of Burma. And may we once again appeal to the prospective donors.   

In French

A FAIRE SAVOIR DANS LE MONDE ENTIER
TOTAL A ETE TOTALEMENT REJETE

            L'appel d'urgence ci-joint (en anglais et en français) a été diffusé sur internet à l'intention des individus et organisations sensibles à notre cause, y compris des patriotes birmans dans la diaspora.

            Paradoxalement, la première réponse positive est venue de Total par l'intermédiaire de notre partenaire. Tout le monde connaît le travail de TOTAL, non seulement en Birmanie mais aussi en Afrique et dans les pays du Tiers-Monde. Nous les remercions de leur offre mais nous sommes au regret de dire que nous ne pouvons l'accepter.

            Sachant parfaitement que l'éducation et le meilleur investissement pour notre pays, EWOB a lancé des projets humanitaires qui ont commencé par la mise à disposiytion d'une machine à coudre et qui ont évolué depuis 1992 par l'adhésion à nos principes et éthiques. AEIOU ( qui fait partie de EWOB) ne peut s'écarter du but qu'elle s'est donné, à savoir  fonder l'avenir de la Birmanie sur la démocratie, les droits humains et l'autodétermination et elle essaiera toujours d'être un exemple pour les jeunes étudiants.

            Nous réitérons humblement notre volonté d'adhérer aux principe de la liberté académique en tentant humblement d'éduquer et de former les futurs leaders et citoyens de la Birmanie. Et, une fois de plus, nous faisons appel à la générosité de donateurs.

In Burmese

For details please contact profwin@gmail.com + 66 01 70 64 054

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Comments

Aung Bu said _

Impressive and Noble!!

If we were not able to educate today students leaders, tomorrow's politicians or statesmen, then we may end up being governed, and represented by by a group of eager, patriotic but incompetent technocrats and politicians.

Angle Naw said _

Dear Professor Win, down with Western tokenism and corporatism!  These days even sweatshop Reebok knows how to give human rights awards!!  Let TOTAL, which got rich by sucking non-renewable resources out of mother earth and exploiting poor countries,  know that money cannot buy AEIOU's political integrity.  We will be with you, as always!!!

Lay Lwint said _

I think that letter is too much pessimistic idea. Why don't we too have a optimistic view?

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