Monday 26 November 2007

The Doctor From Burma Won 2007 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

By Flora Wang
STAFF REPORTER, Taipei Times
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007, Page 2 :HERO

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy announced yesterday that its 2007 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award will go to Cynthia Maung, founder of the Mae Tao Clinic located close to the Thai-Burmese border, for her long-term dedication to helping Burmese refugees.

The foundation will invite Cynthia Maung to visit Taiwan on Dec. 13 to receive the prize and a grant of US$100,000 to support her relief work for Burmese refugees . Full report.

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