A Karenni youth employment group, formed about seven years ago, is trying to raise money for municipal workers who've joined the civil disobedience movement (CDM) against the military regime in Karenni State.

After their fundraising campaign ends on 19 June, Jobs For Kayah (JFK) would like to donate $27 to every government employee who continues to refuse to work under the dictatorship.

“To raise money, one of our team members sold his car and we've also received donations from private donors,” an anonymous JFK member told NMG, saying they may not be able to give money to everyone but are trying their best.

JFK also wants to give money to people known locally as CDMers who worked in Naypyitaw, Leh Wei and Takkon but returned to Karenni State after leaving their posts.

“We're proud of those who stayed with CDM. They're the first heroes of the 'Spring Revolution',” and there are nearly 800 people in Karenni State who've refused to return to work, while there are some who've given up, the source told NMG.

Shortly after the coup, health workers established the CDM and many other workers followed suit.

Last July, JFK paid the same amount to 200 CDMers.

JFK isn't affiliated with the National Unity Government, Committee for Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or any other political organisation or non-governmental organisations.