Donald Trump Freezes Aid
Field hospitals in Thai refugee camps, landmine clearance in war zones, and drugs to treat millions suffering from diseases such as HIV are among the programs frozen as President Donald Trump contemplates massive cuts to U.S. foreign aid. Trump last week paused development assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development for 90 days to assess compatibility with his “America First” policy. This has set alarm bells ringing among aid groups around the world that depend on U.S. funding.
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JTS-INEB-Bodhiyalai Humanitarian Assessment Mission
From January 16–18, 2025, JTS, an international NGO focused on eradicating famine, disease, and illiteracy, collaborated with INEB and the Bodhiyalai Foundation on a humanitarian support survey trip along the Thailand-Myanmar border. The trip aimed to support Myanmar refugees, strengthen partnerships, and assess community needs. The team visited schools, temples, and refugee communities in Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao, and Wiang Haeng to evaluate education and living conditions.
Atisha Dipankar Peace Trust Bangladesh 10th Anniversary
We are inspired to celebrate the 10-year journey of a community-based development organization, ADPT Bangladesh, toward promoting peace, harmony, humanity, and sustainable development initiatives. The organization embraces mutual understanding, trust, and respect for religious/cultural values while connecting multilateralism to generate the potential of local religious and peace actors. ADPT’s work sharpens human efforts under the motto “Local Efforts for Global Peace” to build a just and peaceful society.
More info at www.adpt-bd.org
Tabidachi: A Death Workshop
This unique experience simulates the process of letting go—of possessions, relationships, and identity—mirroring the stages of terminal illness. Originally designed to aid the suicidal, The Departure has proven transformative for anyone seeking to confront grief, explore the meaning of life, and embrace a deeper sense of purpose.
Learn more here
David Loy: Ecodharma Residency at Mountain Cloud Zen Center
This special month-long residency is an opportunity for us to answer this call. It is a time and place for us to gather together as an intentional community, exploring the essential question: What do Buddhist teachings and practices offer that can help us understand this challenge, and how do we respond appropriately?
Learn more at Mountain Cloud Zen Center
Sombath Somphone Memorial Fund 2025
Learn more about the Sombath Somphone Memorial Fund at INEB Network.
Andaman Sea Yatra
Book your spot for the Andaman Sea Yatra at Pilgrimage Asia.
