KAREN STATE: Awkhawnaw Campaign was known to be organised to supports the needs of the military columns attacking to cut the way of atrocious military column “Aung Zaya” which marching through Kawkareik- Myawaddy Asia road in Karen state.
The target of the campaign is 200 million Myanmar kyats. The period of the campaign is intended from May 1 to 30 but it is extended to June 30 for a month as the earning amount has been only 10% of the target so far.
The aim of “Awkhawnaw Campaign” is to support the emergency needs of the military columns and battalions from No.(3) Military Region under Southern Military Command of the People’s Defence Force Army. “Awkhawnaw” is a Karen language word which means “Let’s eat monthinga (Fish soup rice noodles)”.
The funds earned from the campaign will be used to buy ambulance needed for No.(3) Military Region, Southern Military Command, a drone for “Triple K” battalion and some weapons and bullets for “Myasandi” military column.
A responsible person of the campaign said, “the amount of money to join the campaign is not limited so the people can support the amount they can afford.”
One who wants to join the campaign can contact this Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/MLmFkocdSudWDmBq/?mibextid=WaXdOe.