Myanmar Red Ribbon Solidarity Weekend

What is Happening in Myanmar?

On February 1, 2021, the military seized control and declared a year-long state of emergency. The country’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and members of her party are now under house arrest. As a result, all ethnic and religious minorities as well as actors of conscience and conviction are in grave danger.

One leader in Myanmar wrote to us, “With guns in hand the military has ruled with an iron grip, arresting and destroying many lives. The whole country is mourning in grief but this time the people did not come out to protest in the streets knowing many would be shot and killed.”

On-the-ground leaders report social media blackouts as well as blackouts of news channels such as CNN and BBC. Healthcare workers have been told any protest would result in their immediate arrest, and peaceful protesters have been met with violence and death.

“Our people have lived under military dictatorship for more than 60 years, and the thought of our children and grandchildren having to go through this life cycle again is a dreadful thought,” said another leader. “We have no guns but a God that protects us. Even though we walk through the darkest valley, we will fear no evil.”

At this crucial time, will you stand together with the global Baptist family in supporting the people of Myanmar – including the 5,800 BWA Baptist churches and 1.7 million BWA members? 

Worship Day:
Standing Together as One Body