About this project
Few people in the world know of the egregious human rights violations and associated health, economic, food security, and educational impacts faced by the Burmese on a daily basis. The military dictatorship has kept an incredibly tight clamp on news going in and news going out of Burma. Human Rights Watch describes Burma’s humanitarian crisis “one of the worst in the world.”
Collaborating with photojournalist Arthur Nazaryan, Clear Path International (CPI) will produce a mixed-media documentary film portraying personal stories of Shan, Karen, Karenni, Kachin, Mon, and Burmese people. A series of interwoven vignettes, each unto itself a compelling social media application, will give voice to social injustices inflicted on the Burmese and show the world the power of the human spirit. The Burmese say that theirs is a world of suffering – by giving them a voice through this film, their suffering will have meaning.
Arthur will spend November and December inside Burma, within the ethnic states, and at the Thai/Burma border. We have already identified a diverse group of interviewees – men, women, children, Buddhists, Christians, military, farmers, landmine survivors, doctors, and child trafficking victims.
We intend to show many faces of Burma – and to capture each individual’s story, their unique cultural and ethnic characteristics, their dreams, their suffering, and their needs.
Timing is optimum to raise awareness and support for the Burmese humanitarian crisis. With Burma’s creation of a new ‘democratic’ government last November, officially ending military junta rule, new avenues are surfacing for NGOs to provide assistance. Burmese civil society organizations are more visible, strong, and eager to partner with international nonprofits. The world is watching Aung San Suu Kyi after her recent release from house arrest to see what her role will be in the transition. The United Nations and U.S. government are re-engaged with Burmese issues and global assistance needs.
Your donations will pay for Arthur’s time and his travel costs, as well as film editing by George Carrara, professional video editor. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations to CPI's project are tax deductible.
Stories touch people’s hearts. Through social media and international broadcasters, CPI will actively share these powerful stories. The stories will speak for themselves.
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Enjoy a digital download of Faces of Burma when the film is released in early 2012. You will also receive our heartfelt gratitude and thanks, as well as a charitable tax donation receipt.
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Think of the Burmese every time you write one of your beautiful note cards (10) featuring some of Arthur's amazing photos. You will also receive a digitial download of Faces of Burma and a charitable tax donation receipt.
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Give voice to the Burmese while wearing a custom designed Faces of Burma t-shirt commemorating the documentary. You will also receive photo note cards, a digital download of the film, and a charitable tax donation receipt.
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Enjoy a beautiful, hand-loomed Shan scarf from Khun Kyaw Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp, as well as a commemorative Faces of Burma t-shirt, photo note cards, digital download of the film, and a charitable tax donation receipt.
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See your name on the big screen under "Special Thanks" in the film end credits and receive a signed DVD of the Faces of Burma documentary, a commemorative t-shirt, and a charitable tax donation receipt.
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Receive a signed 11" x 14" framed photo of your choice from Arthur's Faces of Burma collection, as well as your name on the big screen, a signed DVD, a hand-loomed Shan scarf, photo note cards, and a charitable tax donation receipt.
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Celebrate the excitement of the world premier of Faces of Burma with an invitation for two to the gala event (travel and lodging not included). Bask in the praise of your special introduction and recognition, and enjoy the after-party. You will also receive a signed DVD and a charitable tax deduction receipt.
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You will become a CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of “Faces of Burma.” We will feature your name in the film’s end credits. The CPI Director and documentary photojournalist will come to your hometown (U.S. only) and do a private screening of the film with Q&A just for you and your group or company. You’ll also receive a t-shirt, signed DVD, and a charitable tax deduction receipt.
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Clear Path International (CPI) delivers survivor assistance, mine risk education and capacity building programming to people and organizations living and working in conflict-affected communities in Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Afghanistan. CPI brings lasting improvement to the daily lives of people injured, disabled, or displaced by war.
