Final call for 2011 Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award

Dear friends,

Thank you very much for those who have already sent their nomination for 2011 Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award. For those of you who have not you have one more week to submit your nominations.

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 31 January 2012. 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 been nominated. This could include for example, examples of successes in their work, their motivation, dedication, and commitment, putting community before self, selflessness. Case studies and examples are encouraged. It should include their name, date of birth, the reasons for nominating the person, a description of the work that they do, and the name of their organisation or community. 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 shortlisted may be requested to provide further information.

Please see attached for more information.

We would like to see many nominations and from different parts of Burma and the world.

Best wishes,

Bwa Bwa

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Bwa Bwa Phan
Founder & Director
Phan Foundation
28 Charles Square
London
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United Kingdom

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