BURMA HUMANITARIAN MISSION
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August 22, 2012
I've known the folks who work at Burma Humanitarian Mission for a number of years. It's incredible how they do so much with so little! More importantly, they have this wonderful way of connecting donors and compassionate individuals here in the United States with people in the junlges of Burma -- and making you feel like you are making a great impact on their lives and the world!
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2012
August 21, 2012
Burma Humanitarian Mission is one of the more efficient, "lean and mean" organizations I have encountered. A very high percentage of their donations actually make it into the hands of the people they help in he form of medicine and supplies to combat a whole host of primarily health care issues, the main one being Malaria. The growth they have sustained in even the most difficult economic times is impressive, and the volunteers, board members, advisors and donors are the highest quality people in terms of selfless giving and compassionate service to others.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Quite well
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Definitely
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2011
August 19, 2012
As a charity client of the Burma Humanitarian Mission, I can say that we have received help "beyond the call of duty" from Jen and the BHM group.
Our school offers a free university prep program to children of Burmese refugees and migrant workers, ambitious kids who would never get to college without help from a program like ours. Operating for 5 years in legal limbo on the Thai-Burma border, we recently decided to apply for NGO status, so that we could legally raise funds, hire staff, and hold public events without fear of arrest or closure.
Our biggest challenge was how to raise money for the necessary lawyer fees and government approvals. By luck, we were introduced to the people at BHM. After checking out our operation, they not only set up a non-profit account for us, but, given our dire financial condition, decided to forego even their small administrative fee for the service. Once we began raising money in the US, BHM became one of our first donors by providing scholarships for 2 of our most deserving students. With the credibility and support that BHM gave us, we have now reached our funding requirement, and expect to be legal in Thailand by the end of this year. BHM not only gave us a mechanism for fund raising, but also the confidence to push ahead and reach our goal. Many, many thanks!
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2012
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August 18, 2012
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This is the little organization that could! I have never seen people so caring and engaged. BHM raises awareness and funds to help internally displaced ethnic minorities in Burma. BHMers pay their own way to the Thai-Burma border so their overhead is virtually nothing; funds raised go straight into buying needed meds and supporting backpack health workers. This dedication is rare and priceless...and the exact opposite of so many bloated humanitarian organizations. Also unlike many humanitarian organizations that subtly use racist stereotypes to get your donations, BHM uses a respectful solidarity model. They see people first, not a situation that needs them to swoop in and be heroic. By going to the border directly, BHM maintains accountability, making sure the meds get to the backpack health works ok, and not making extra demands on the little clinic that could. They have long standing ties and come through with what they promise.
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2012
August 18, 2012
BHM is an excellent organization! I've been involved in various ways over the past 6 years. BHM does an amazing job of training back pack medics to work in conflict zones. Their commitment to the ethnic peoples of Burma is incredible. In addition to working with community based health care in Burma they also help provide education scholarships to young girls and the children of the backpack medics. The healthcare and education BHM makes possible truly changes lives. BHM is well respected by community based organizations in Burma.
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
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August 18, 2012
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I am Bhanyar Janumonya, the president of Myanmar Indigenous Community of Utah (MICU). MICU is a non-profit organization that combining seven Myanmar ethnic groups include Arakan, Chin, Kachin, Karen, Karenni, Mon and Shan. The MICU’s mission statement is to creating a forum by pooling resources from members and the community at large with the view to helping build and develops the organizational capacity of each of the seven ethnic-based communities through networking, educating and training, advocacy, mentoring, collaborating and partnerships. Since 2009 when the organization was founded, all board members are working so hard in order to help organization growth. However, without experience, knowledge and supports in this country, the organization is not growing as expected. Board members are struggling in finding resources especially with financial assistance.
A couple months ago, Jennifer Zurick, director of Burmese Humanitarian Mission, introduced herself to me and offered helps. With her capability, she quickly set up a 5K-Run-for Refugee Event to raise money for MICU during refugee month. She invited many special people from other agencies to get involve with this event, especially with this person that I can’t forget to mention him Mike, Chair of Board, Burmese Humanitarian Mission. Together we raised more $5000.00 that all goes into MICU account to spend on culture events and youth scholarship.
So, I am not surprise at all why people are saying that the Burmese Humanitarian Mission is a great non-profit organization because they have amazing people like Mike and Jen. They are amazing leaders!!!
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Definitely
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A lot
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
August 16, 2012
I have been involved with this group since its founding and have participated in the field as a volunteer, on the Board of Directors, and as a funder. I have seen it grew and helped in modest ways to ensure that the people BHM serves continues to receive support from groups like BHM. It has been an incredibly enlightening experience, one tht has brought me great joy and, at the same time, sadness and concern for the people there, I recommend this group based on many factors, including the absolute impact it has on a very modest budget.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
August 14, 2012
I have been honored to watch the growth of BHM over several years and to have contributed some money and a little expertise to aid its development. I know of no other charitable organization which does so much with small resources. The board members are caring and effective. Overheads are minimal and expenditures closely monitored to insure that virtually all monies raised are used for the medical and humanitarian purposes of the charity.
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2012
August 14, 2012
I’ve witnessed the work of Burma Humanitarian Mission since its early beginnings with events that were held in supporters' back yards with silent auction items made by the volunteers and food prepared by members of the Burma community. I've been honored to be associated with the dedicated caring people who are BHM. Through their hard work and persistence the fund raising efforts have become more sophisticated, which has resulted in more assistance for the people of Burma.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
August 14, 2012
Though only peripherally involved, I have the highest regard for this organization. I appreciate their great work and am honored to contribute from time to time.
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Definitely
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Likely
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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