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Keep Up With Us
06/21/08
With so many new things going we'd like to keep you, our family and friends up to date. It may be simple funny thoughts or serious questions. We'll upload photos of our trips and commentary on what the situation in front of us. Click the image below to being reading.
Cyclone Nargis Relief
05/09/08
IOC may curtail Olympic torch relay
04/08/08
The International Olympic Committee is to consider the future of the torch relay leading up to the Games, following the anti-Chinese protests in London and Paris that disrupted the progress of the Olympic flame this week.
The IOC president, Jacques Rogge, said the issue would be discussed by its executive board on Friday.
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KNU raided by Thai police
03/29/08
The Mae Sot police authority told the BBC that the police have been ordered by the army to search any illegal possessions in KNU leaders' residences. They did not find any illegal weapons, Mae Sot's police chief said. This is the very first time the KNU has come under heavy-handed approach by the Thai authorities for more than half century relationship between them and the Thai government.
The KNU leader, Saw David Taw said "It is the outcome of the Thai new prime minister's recent visit to Burma for the meeting with the Burmese government (SPDC)."
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Burmese leader pledges civilian rule after 2010
03/27/08
The senior general in Burma's military government has made a rare public appearance, repeating his commitment to civilian rule after elections in 2010.
But General Than Shwe also urged all Burmese to crush what he called destructive elements, a reference to opposition groups which have vowed to campaign against the new military-drafted constitution.
He was addressing a military parade in the new capital, Naypidaw, to commemorate Armed Forces Day.
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UN: No tangible results from Burma trip
03/21/08
After briefing the Security Council, Mr Gambari said the trip had been difficult and frustrating; he said efforts would continue, but there would be no progress in improving Burma's relations with the international community unless the military government released the opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
The government plans a referendum on a new constitution, followed by elections, but intends to reserve many powers for itself.
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New Site Up and Running
03/23/08
Hey ya'll our site redsign is almost finished. We will be continuously updating the site with as much information about what we are doing and what is happening in Burma.
Fund Raiser Fashion on the USS Midway
03/22/08
A fashion show with a purpose. Intelligent Design II is a Fashion/Art Show put on by 1825. It is a free event featuring local and out of state artists. Eleho will be on hand with PEACELOVELIFE shirts as well as reminders of what is happening all over the world and in the country of Burma. Come out and support us if you have the time and if you can't make it out spread the word
Last year this show saw over 300 people come through the door and raised over $1000 dollars for Invisible Children. Artists from The Glue Network we're also involved in this event.
Summer 2008
03/22/08
This summer eleho is bringing a team of people to Thailand to work with AGAPE Children's Home an orphanage serving over 120 Karen children. While part of the team will be serving at the orphanage another group will be meeting and connecting with other NGOs in the area. The last team will be working to create stories and vignettes of the orphanage, refugee camps and people of Burma.
We will be having various events in San Diego, California and Orlando, Florida to raise money for this trip. If you would like to donate to eleho please vist our DONATE page. We are a 501-3c non-profit organization.
