Myanmar Students' Association at Victoria University of Wellington

03/05/2025

Songs for Myanmar – A Benefit Concert for Peace and Healing
When: Saturday, May 10th at 5-7 PM
Where: The Adam Concert Room (ACR), Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington

You are warmly invited to an evening of music, reflection, and community, as the Music Therapy students of Victoria University present "Songs for Myanmar", a benefit concert in support of humanitarian relief for the people of Myanmar.

In a world that often feels uncertain, we come together through music to honour resilience, offer comfort, and share hope. Through gentle harmonies, soulful improvisations, and meaningful collaborations, this concert is an offering of peace, from our hearts to theirs.

This event is supported by Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music, and features a diverse program of original compositions, world music, and therapeutic soundscapes, lovingly crafted by music therapy students with a deep commitment to healing through the arts.

Entry by koha; All proceeds will go directly to grassroots organizations working on the ground in Myanmar, where help is urgently needed.

Come as you are. Bring a friend. Be part of this collective act of compassion.

Together, let’s raise our voices for Myanmar; with music, with heart, and with hope.

here is the facebook link https://www.facebook.com/share/1EKM8JoAwc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/12/2023

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Section: Finishing 😊🇲🇲

05/12/2023

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Section 3: Myanmar Cultural Event

05/12/2023

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Section 2: Fun Games

05/12/2023

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Section 1: Setting and Displaying

05/12/2023

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Gratitude and Cheers to the incredible team behind the successful ASEAN Cultural Event day! 🌏🎉 A heartfelt thank you to all the organizers, participants, and our amazing audience who made this day truly special. 🙏✨ Let's relive the vibrant moments and cultural diversity through these captured memories. Check out the photos and join us in celebrating the spirit of unity and cultural richness! 📸🌺

04/12/2023

Hello everyone,

We, the Myanmar Student Association of VUW, will participate in the ASEAN Cultural Event and display Myanmar culture, traditional food, songs and fun games. The event will happen at the Kelburn Campus on 5th December 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm.

May I invite and welcome all students to come and enjoy our ASEAN Cultural Day.

04/07/2023

The newly elected President and associated members of MSA-VUW

MSA-VUW was established in 2014 and has been actively organizing and implementing various programs and activities for the benefit of Myanmar and Myanmar student affairs.

Today (4.7.2023), an election was conducted using the voting system to select a new President and associated members, including the Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Member.

Following the votes cast by all MSA-VUW members, the following students have been elected to fulfill specific roles:

President - Thet Paing Htoo (MPP)
Secretary - Wai Lwin Thaw (MPP)
Treasurer - Nan Kham Htwe (MPM)
Executive Member - Kyawt Nandar Lin (TESOL)

The former President and members will be transferring the documents and ongoing cases to the newly elected members in the upcoming days.

We proudly congratulate each elected members and extend our gratitude to everyone for their votes and active participation.

02/07/2023

Fundraising activity of MSA-VUW at New World Thorndon

Firstly, we would like to express our appreciation to New World Thorndon for your kind and effective support in granting approval and providing a venue for our activity, and UnionAID for your support.

Furthermore, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to every person who donated towards the aid for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar, as well as for sharing awareness about the urgent situation occurring in Myanmar across your community.

Moreover, we appreciate everyone who actively participated, as well as those who, even if they couldn't join, provided encouragement and support.

We have made good progress this time, and we are confident that we will continue to make even greater strides in the future.

05/03/2023

📣 📣 Attention all 📣

UnionAID in collaboration with several organizations including the Centre for Strategic Studies at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington is hosting a SYMPOSIUM ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN MYANMAR.

The symposium will feature a range of speakers including the Right Honourable Helen Clark ONZ, former Prime Minister and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, and Dr Tun-Aung Shwe, Representative to the Commonwealth of Australia of the National Unity Government of Myanmar.

They will be discussing the current situation in Myanmar, two years after the coup d’etat, and exploring whether there is any prospect of a return to democracy in this geo-political powder keg.

Join us on Friday 31st March 2023 at the Council Chamber Hunter Building, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Parade Wellington from 9am – 5pm.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from our speakers and gain valuable insights into the situation in Myanmar. Registration is FREE and please go to the event page below to register or direct registration can be done at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/myanmar-crisis-is-there-a-pathway-to-democracy-tickets-545359052607?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR3MxXYm3nn1Tuzcitf435VuNUw2ga3m3njJI58Sf4-11uIb4n6Jcf2AwpY

The symposium will analyse the situation in Myanmar and explore whether there is any prospect of a return to democracy.