A significant meeting took place in Boston, United States, where Ko Thein Lwin, the younger son of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, met with Myanmar families to raise humanitarian aid for war-affected civilians in Myanmar. The event, organized by the People’s Merit Association New England, focused on discussing the current situation in Myanmar and the urgent need for emergency assistance for internally displaced persons and those affected by the ongoing conflict. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held about the critical humanitarian needs on the ground and various ongoing support projects providing aid to affected communities.
Kim Aris presented a comprehensive overview of the current situation facing civilians in Myanmar and explained the urgent humanitarian needs of those affected by the conflict. He also introduced various humanitarian projects and ground-level support initiatives currently being implemented. A notable highlight of the event was the sale of eight portrait paintings of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, each selling for one thousand US dollars, which were purchased by supporters of the Spring Revolution. Additionally, a calendar commemorating Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday, signed by Kim Aris, was successfully auctioned for two thousand five hundred US dollars.
The organizers confirmed that all funds raised during this meeting would be channeled directly into humanitarian assistance for internally displaced persons and war-affected civilians in Myanmar. The event demonstrated the continued commitment of the Myanmar diaspora community to supporting those affected by the ongoing crisis in their homeland. The meeting served not only as a fundraising event but also as a platform to raise awareness about the urgent humanitarian needs in Myanmar and to strengthen the network of support for affected communities. The success of the auction items and the strong participation from the Myanmar community in Boston highlighted the sustained solidarity with those suffering from the conflict in Myanmar.
