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The Challenges of International Funding for Myanmar’s Civil Society Organizations

Join us for a discussion about the impact of a changing funding landscape on Myanmar’s pro-democracy civil society organizations.

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December 12, 2025 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM (US Eastern)

December 12, 2025 from 9:00 - 10:00 PM (Asia/Bangkok)

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Myanmar’s pro-democracy civil society organizations (CSOs) are operating in an environment of increasing repression by the ruling junta. But they also face the challenge of navigating a constantly shifting international funding landscape, constraining their resources and activism. Aye Lei Tun, an expert on Myanmar’s CSOs, will delve into the complexities of how CSOs are strategizing for survival amid these pressures with new research tracking the latest developments in Myanmar’s civil society.

Read more of Aye Lei Tun’s analysis on the challenges of funding Myanmar’s CSOs here.

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Aye Lei Tun, PhD Candidate, Department of Political Science, McMaster University

Pam Kennedy, Research Analyst, China Program, Stimson Center (Moderator)

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