The Dalai Lama as a Citizen of the World

The Dalai Lama, named as one of the most influential people in the world, addresses huge auditoriums and has touched many hearts. Although an exile of his homeland, Tibet, the Dalai Lama is ironically a citizen of the world. Loved by many, he is an icon of philosophy and spirituality. The Dalai Lama is a proponent of Burma's movement for democracy and a supporter of a fellow Nobel Laureate, Daw Aung San Su Kyi.

Fundraiser for Haiti

Devastated by the earthquake in Haiti last month, the Burmese community in Washington DC gathered to hold a fundraiser for Haiti's earthquake relief- bringing celebrities from Burma, also known as Myanmar, to sing and help heighten Haiti's spirits through charitable donations.

Burmese Art Exhibit in NYC

The New York Open Center hosted its first Burmese art exhibition, and it was nothing short of a success. The art exhibit was an opportunity for Burmese artists to show the diversity of Burmese culture and the range of Burmese art- from modern to traditional. Through contemporary art, Burmese artists combine modernity and their traditional customs- and use it not just as a form of aesthetic expression, but as spiritual and political forms of commentary as well.

Youtube's impact

Youtube has caught the attention of the international community, and non profit organizations, like the US Campaign for Burma use Youtube to attract people to support the democracy movement in Burma, also known as Myanmar. Celebrities, like Jennifer Aniston, Eva Langoria and Jim Carey participated in this 30 Day Campaign shown on Youtube to help " free Burma".






Watch your favorite celebrities in these mini documentaries - raising their voices for humanity.