Partners Asia

08/18/2026

Important read by Nai Aue Mon of the Human Rights Foundation of Monland on the dangers posed by the United States' ending of Temporary Protected Status for 4,000 people from Burma.

"For anyone forced to return, the danger is not speculative. It is documented every day. As Program Director of the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), a local organization working for the restoration of democracy, human rights and genuine peace in Burma, I have seen firsthand the devastation of the crisis across Burma.

Our fieldworkers receive and verify information from survivors, witnesses, village residents and displaced communities across southeastern Burma. They work through armed conflict, surveillance, internet shutdowns and serious risks to their own safety.

What they report is not a country becoming safe. It is a country where civilians are still being killed in their villages, young people are being seized for military service, and families are fleeing repeated attacks with little protection."

Ending Temporary Protected Status for nearly 4,000 Burma nationals would expose people to the armed conflict, arbitrary detention, surveillance and conscription that the U.S. government itself has documented. Guest contributor Nai Aue Mon On August 7, two federal judges cleared the way for the Trump...

04/29/2026

We've connected with more than 20 partners in person so far this year. Travel in the region can be challenging due to the long distances that separate groups and limited transportation infrastructure in remote areas. But at a time when it is tempting to just hold meetings online, being on the ground (where possible) helps deepen our relationships, as well as provide an up-to-date firsthand understanding of the context our partners work in, as well as identify priorities for future support. This most recent round of visits reinforced our support for collaboration among the groups in our network, and to create more space for the organizations we support to share experiences, challenges, and best practices. ❤️

04/13/2026

Across Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia this week, people are commemorating the New Year and annual water festival. For those who are able to celebrate with family and friends, we share in that joy. For those who cannot—especially those in Burma who are forced to mark yet another Thingyan amid the junta's ongoing war—may the year ahead at last bring the safety, justice, and peace that all people deserve. What we do know is that our partners throughout the region will continue their work in the communities they know best, and we will continue to stand beside them. Thank you to all who are with us, and most importantly, with them.

03/27/2026

If you haven't seen it yet, please take a look at our 2025 Impact Report (👆link in bio). With your help, we distributed $5 million in flexible funding to more than 100 grassroots organizations and local leaders in Southeast Asia last year. At more than $1.5 million, our biggest area of support was emergency response, prioritizing the needs of communities affected by war and natural disasters, including the devastating earthquake in Burma that struck nearly one year ago today.

Read through for powerful stories of alliance building and humanitarian response—all headed by communities on the ground. As we say at the start of the report, "our role is not, and never has been, to be at the center of the story, but to help make space, to connect, to resource, and to walk alongside." It is how we worked throughout the crises that marked 2025, and how we will continue, standing by our partners as they build the better future they deserve.