8-8-08 for Burma began in January 2008 to call on China to use its unique leverage to help save lives and build freedom in Burma, and thereby honor the spirit and principles of the Olympics.
8-8-08 for Burma helped frame and push forward the global discussion about Burma’s humanitarian and political crisis:
- Identifying key influencers like China and what they should do
- Giving people - activists, opinion leaders, and athletes - the tools to make their voices heard
- Bringing your message to key decision-makers
8-8-08 for Burma ceased operations in September, 2008 - following the close of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China.
Posted on September 6th, 2008.
The medals of the Beijing Games - inlaid for the first time in Olympic history with jade - are a reminder of China’s deep and complex relationship with the military regime that rules neighboring Burma, including its jade mines.
Blood Jade: Burmese Gemstones & the Beijing Games, a joint report by the All Kachin Students & Youth Union and 8-8-08 for Burma, investigates Burma’s jade mining industry, fueled by Chinese demand, and calls on global consumers not to buy Burma’s blood jade - in Beijing and beyond. Available in English and Mandarin.
Download “Blood Jade” and press materials…
In 2007 and 2008, the Chinese government made a number of assertions about its relationship and role in Burma, many of which were misleading or inaccurate. 8-8-08 for Burma provided a two-part analysis of Beijing’s statements.
The first part of the analysis addressed points publicly made by the Chinese government. The second addressed China’s response to the humanitarian disaster wrought on Burma’s southern delta region by Cyclone Nargis on May 2nd, 2008.
Download “Sinking” as a PDF
Posted on September 6th, 2008.
Team Burma events were held around the world as the Olympics took place in Beijing (August 8-24, 2008). Event hosts were given everything needed to host a successful event, including a start-to-finish guide and materials.
Watch a video of 8-8-08 for Burma activities on 8 August, 2008
Posted on August 2nd, 2008.
