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  • Statement on Union Government and KIO Peace Talks

    The United States welcomes the constructive talks which took place between the Union Government and the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) May 28-30 in Myitkyina, Kachin State. For more details, please see the attached files.  Burmese PDF »

  • Remarks by President Obama and President Thein Sein of Myanmar After Bilateral Meeting

    I want to welcome President Thein Sein to the United States of America and to the Oval Office. Last year, I was proud to make a historic visit to Myanmar as the first U.S. President ever to visit that country. And now President Sein is able to return the favor by making a visit to the United States, and my understanding is that this is the first visit by a leader of Myanmar in almost 50 years. Obviously, during this period in between there have been significant bilateral tensions between our countries. But what has allowed this shift in relations is the leadership that President Sein has shown in moving Myanmar down a path of both political and economic reform.  

  • Visit of President U Thein Sein of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar /U.S. Assistance

    Drawing on the technical expertise and assets of U.S. Government agencies, institutes of higher education, U.S. businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and other partners, the United States is working to bring American ingenuity and ideas to the Burmese people. Through our calibrated policy and targeted foreign assistance programs and partnerships, we are working with the government and civil society to foster a sustainable transition to a democracy that respects and promotes human rights. 

  • Statement on the Government Response to Cyclone Mahasen

    The U.S. Embassy commends the efforts of the Union and Rakhine State governments to prepare for Cyclone Mahasen, in particular their proactive engagement with the United Nation Agencies, relief organizations, and local communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Rakhine State. 

  • Humphrey
    The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

    The U.S. Embassy Rangoon is pleased to announce the annual competition for the 2014-2015 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a one-year program that sends accomplished professionals to the United States for a year of graduate-level academic coursework and related professional experiences.  

  • Ambassador Mitchell and Delegation Visit Rakhine State to Discuss Shelter for Internally Displaced Persons

    At the invitation of the government, U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell and a delegation of representatives from diplomatic missions and international organizations joined government officials on April 8 in a visit to Pauktaw, Myebon, and West Sittwe. 

  • Burma and the ASEAN Economic Community

    Government officials, Members of Parliament, and private sector participants are joining with officials from several other ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat for a workshop on the ASEAN Economic Community in Nay Pyi Taw March 21-22, 2013. 

  • U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell Responds to Unrest in Meikhtila

    I am deeply concerned about reports of violence and widespread property damage in Meikhtila Township, Mandalay Region. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and property in the violence.  

  • Ambassador Mitchell and Assistant Secretary Barton Visit Kayah State

    U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell and Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Rick Barton visited Loikaw, Kayah State on March 20 and met with a broad range of government officials, ethnic leaders, members of civil society, and students. 

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    Ambassador Mitchell Delivers Lecture at Yangon University

    Rangoon, (March 19, 2013) – U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell on March 19 addressed a class of more than 100 international relations diploma students at Yangon University – his first speech at a local university since his arrival as the U.S. Ambassador in June 2012. 

  • JPAC Team Concludes Successful Mission in Burma

    From February 21 to March 15, personnel from the U.S. Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) successfully concluded JPAC’s first investigation mission in this country since 2004. 

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ELECTIONS 2012

Announcements

  • Summer EAP/PD Small Grants Competition (SGC)

    The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon is pleased to announce the launch of the summer 2013 Small Grants Competition offered by the Office of Public Diplomacy in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP/PD) at the U.S. Department of State.  

    This competition offers grants of up to $20,000 to local, non-governmental organizations to strengthen Multilateral Engagement, Human Rights/Democracy/Good governance/Rule of Law, Education, Cultural/Sports/American Society, and Economic issues. 

    Proposals are due to the Public Affairs Section in Rangoon by June 28, 2013. 

    Winners will be selected by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs and announced by the Public Affairs Section the last week of July 2013.  

    All applications must be marked “EAP/PD Small Grants 2013 Application” and sent via email to RangoonUSECA@state.gov

    Guidelines on the program are provided in below link.
    SGC program guidelines

  • U.S. Embassy Grants Announcement

    This announcement is to inform interested organizations about funding opportunities of grants up to $100,000. The U.S. Embassy seeks proposals from qualified organizations for sustainable projects that identify and respond to the needs of their communities, including enhancing opportunities for 1) advancing free and fair elections, 2) increasing capacity for advocacy, 3) building democratic capacity, 4) augmenting networks and 5) empowering women and girls. This initiative will channel through two funding programs: 1) the US Embassy Small Grants program and 2) the US Embassy Small Grants Program for Global Women’s Fund.

    Please follow the links to download:
           1) Application and budget narrative formats to Small Grants Program
           2) Application and budget narrative formats to Global Women Fund

  • American English Online (AEO) for Teachers

    *NEW!* The Office of English Language Programs promotes quality English teaching by providing academic expertise, consultative assistance, and materials resources for English teachers and learners worldwide. Click here to check out the new AEO website!.

  • U.S. Embassy Rangoon on Facebook

    *NEW!* U.S. Embassy Rangoon is now on Facebook! Add the U.S. Embassy Rangoon page to your "likes" to keep up-to-date on articles, photos, and links from the U.S. Mission to Burma.

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