Students for Free Burma (SFB) is a collective of Burmese activists, scholars, and students based in the U.S. and supporters working to advocate for democracy, freedom, and human rights in Burma.
We work closely in solidarity with on-ground activists and student organizations that are leading the movement on the streets — putting their lives, livelihoods, and safety on the line. Politically unaffiliated, SFB is dedicated to a just and equitable Burma free from all forms of oppression.
Vision
We strive towards a pluralistic federal democracy in Burma where values of democracy, freedom, and human rights are upheld at the highest standard.
Mission
- To provide a platform for Burmese activists, students, and scholars in the U.S. and amplify their voices.
- To inform U.S. policy makers and the public on grave human rights violations, crimes against humanity, and other atrocities committed by the Burmese military, and to rally their support for democratic struggle in Burma.
- To advocate and advise U.S policy makers on specific legislations and key policies relating to Burma.
Values
We uphold integrity, respect, humility, and compassion as our values. We condemn any form of discrimination and understand the importance of intersectionality in our work.
Meet Our Team
Some of our members have families back in Burma, Thus, not all members are displayed due to safety concerns.
Me Me Khant is from Yangon, Myanmar and is a candidate for Master’s in International Policy (MIP) and Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University. She began her activism for democratic cause in Myanmar as a Students’ Union leader beginning 2013. A poet and activist, she has written and spoken out about human rights challenges in Myanmar – especially regarding peace and reconciliation, women’s rights, and freedom of speech. She is a diaspora protest leader for both virtual and in-person rallies, including Milk Tea Alliance rallies and coordinated global protests.
Naing Lin Tun is from Yangon, Myanmar. He graduated with B.Sc in Computer Science and Math from Illinois Wesleyan University with summa cum laude in May 2020. In Myanmar, he previously interned as a journalist at The Myanmar Times. He is interested in using technological platforms -- ranging from social media to video games -- to raise awareness and advocate activism. While he was residing in California in the past, he also protested regularly in San Francisco to echo the voices of Burmese civilians against military coup.
Caleb Williams is a senior studying English Education and French at the University of Central Oklahoma. He has served as Executive Senator on the executive board of the International Student Council at UCO and worked closely with the international student community in Oklahoma. After graduation, he plans to teach English as a second language before pursuing a masters degree in France. He is passionate about international diversity and hopes to amplify the voices of those fighting for democracy in Myanmar.