Karen Information Center

April 26, 2017
Authorities are holding discussions on using a solar power system in the Lay Kay Kaw newtown in Myawaddy Township, Karen State until electricity is...
April 26, 2017
Civil society groups have pledged not to rest until the government ensures the education system takes into account the language, history and culture...
April 24, 2017
The Myaing Gyi Ngu shelter for internally displaced persons has run out of all food except rice, leaving the 5,000 residents without enough to eat,...
April 11, 2017
Eleven members of the Karen National Union (KNU)’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) and department heads have been elected on Saturday afternoon (8...
April 10, 2017
Help us eradicate drugs by providing information, the Karen National Union’s police have told members of the public.
Karen representatives selected for Union-level CSO forum
April 10, 2017
Ten representatives have been vetted and approved to represent Kayin (Karen) State civil society organizations at an upcoming Union-level peace...
April 6, 2017
Hoping to inject momentum into Myanmar’s mine clearance programs, Kayin (Karen) State officials held a workshop on April 4, International Day for...
April 6, 2017
The Karen National Union (KNU) has approved a roadmap roughly outlining its future activities over the next four years.
April 3, 2017
According to the results announced by the Union Election Commission, the National League for Democracy took the largest share of the 19 seats...
March 31, 2017
After extensive discussions and over a week of debates, the Karen National Union finally has a new charter setting out its governing principles and...
Photo caption: A billboard in Thai and Myanmar languages announces the Thai government’s plan to waive travel fees for migrant workers over Thingyan.
March 29, 2017
Thailand has announced a Thingyan gift for Myanmar migrant workers. Those heading home for the April holiday can do so without paying travel fees,...
March 29, 2017
Over 800 Kayin State teachers are being trained in Karen language and culture in a three-week workshop in Hpa-An.