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The Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award 2009

The Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award 2009

Nominations are invited for the 2009 Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award.

The Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award is given annually by the Phan Foundation.

ABOUT THE PHAN FOUNDATION

The Phan Foundation was founded by the four children of Padoh Mahn Sha, the General Secretary of the Karen National Union, and Nant Kyin Shwe, in their memory.

The Foundation aims to fight poverty and provide education for Karen people from Burma, who have suffered decades of oppression. It also aims to protect and promote the culture of the Karen, a culture which is being systematically destroyed as part of the Burmese regime’s policy of ethnic cleansing, and to promote human rights. In meeting its objectives, the Foundation will, in particular, focus on young
people, encouraging and supporting a new generation of grassroots activists who will work to help their people.

THE AWARD
Each year the Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award is granted to a young Karen person who has shown outstanding leadership and dedication in areas such as fighting poverty, promoting education, promoting development & Human Rights and preserving Karen culture.

An award of two thousand dollars will be given to the organisation or community for whom that persons work. The winner of the award will be announced on Karen Resistance Day, 31st January.

Any Karen person under 35 is eligible to be nominated. That person can be living anywhere in the world.

HOW TO NOMINATE SOMEONE
Nominations close on 31st December 2009. Nominations can be made by any individual or organisation.

Organisations can nominate one of their own members.

Individuals cannot nominate themselves. They cannot be nominated by close family members.

To nominate someone statements or letter should be provided explaining why the person has been nominated. This could include for example, examples of successes in their work, their motivation, dedication, commitment, putting community before self, selflessness. Case studies and examples are encouraged. It should include their name, date of birth, the reasons for nominating the person, a description of the work that they do, and the name of their organisation or community. Statements of
support from those they work with or prominent people would also assist the judging process.

Nominations can be submitted in Karen, Burmese and English to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Those people who are shortlisted may be requested to provide further information.

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