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Phan Foundation
28Charles Sq. London N1 6HT United
Kingdomwww.phanfoundation.org
2012 Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award
Nominations are now invited for the 2012 Padoh Mahn Sha Young
Leader Award. The Padoh Mahn ShaYoung Leader Award is given
annually by the Phan Foundation. Naw Paw KBla Htoo from Kler
LweeHtu, received the 2008 Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award, which
is the first award given by the Phanfoundation. Saw Nyut Win from
Mutraw District in Karen State received the 2009 Award, NawDecember
Paw from Tenasserim Division received the 2010 Award and Saw Htoo
Htoo Eh from Free
Burma Rangers received the 2011 Award.
ABOUT THE PHAN FOUNDATION
The Phan Foundation was founded by the four children of Padoh
Mahn Sha, former General Secretary ofthe Karen National Union, and
Nant Kyin Shwe, in their memory.
The Foundation aims to fight poverty, promote human rights and
provide education for Karen peoplefrom Burma, who have suffered
decades of oppression. It also aims to protect and promote the
culture ofthe Karen, a culture which is being systematically
destroyed as part of the Burmese regime's policy ofethnic
cleansing. 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.
ABOUT THE AWARD
Each year the Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award will be granted
to a young Karen person who hasshown outstanding leadership and
dedication in areas such as fighting poverty, promoting
education,promoting development, and preserving Karen culture.
An award of $2000 will be given to the organisation or community
for whom that person works. Thewinner of the award will be
announced by May 2012.
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 January 2013. 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 beennominated. This could include for
example, examples of successes in their work, their
motivation,dedication, and commitment, putting community before
self, selflessness. Case studies and
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examples are encouraged. It should include their name, date of
birth, the reasons for nominatingthe person, a description of the
work that they do, and the name of their organisation orcommunity.
Statements of support from those they work with or prominent people
would also assist the
judging process.
Nominations can be submitted in Karen, Burmese or English. Those
people who are short listed may berequested to provide further
information.
To submit your nominations and for more information about this
award please contact Nant Bwa Bwa
Phan, Email: [email protected] Phone:
+447739872481. For more information aboutthe Phan Foundation, visit
www.phanfoundation.org
