 To strengthen the capacity of students and youth organizations of Burma
 To increase understanding and cooperation among the organizations in their fight against the military regime in Burma
 To build mutual trust among various nationalities of youth for the foundation of...
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 To strengthen the capacity of students and youth organizations of Burma
 To increase understanding and cooperation among the organizations in their fight against the military regime in Burma
 To build mutual trust among various nationalities of youth for the foundation of the future federal union in Burma

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The Students and Youth Congress of Burma (SYCB) is an umbrella organization consisting of 15 students and youth organizations of various ethnic backgrounds. The SYCB is based on the Burma-Thailand border and the Burma-India border, and it was established on January 8th, 1996, in New Delhi,...
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The Students and Youth Congress of Burma (SYCB) is an umbrella organization consisting of 15 students and youth organizations of various ethnic backgrounds. The SYCB is based on the Burma-Thailand border and the Burma-India border, and it was established on January 8th, 1996, in New Delhi, India. The SYCB aims to increase and promote understanding and cooperation among various ethnic nationalities of Burma, and its member organizations. It also struggles for the achievement of democracy, the restoration of human rights and the establishment of a federal union in Burma. In this time of struggle, the SYCB works to gather ideas, to build trust and mutual understanding, to build the skills of its members and to acquire knowledge about the best way to bring about the political, economic and social reconstruction of the nation.

Who We Are

The following organizations are members of the SYCB.
 All Arakan Students and Youth Congress (AASYC)
 All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF)
 All Burma Students League (ABSL)
 All Kachin Students and Youth Union (AKSYU)
 Arakan League for Democracy- Youth Wing (Exile) [ALD-Youth Wing (Exile)]
 Democratic Party for a New Society-Youth (DPNS-Youth)
 Karen Youth Organization (KYO)
 Kayan New Generation Youth(KNGY)
 Kuki Students Democratic Front (KSDF)
 Mon Youth Progressive Organization (MYPO)
 National League for Democracy-Liberated Area (Youth) [NLD-LA (Youth)]
 Naga Youth Organization (NYO)
 Pa-O Youth Organization (PYO)
 Tavoy Youth Organization (TYO)
 Zomi Students and Youth Organization (ZSYO)


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 Capacity Building
In order to equip young activists of both SYCB members and non-members from Burma with knowledge and skills, we organize training, workshops and seminars.

 Seminars, Meetings and Conferences
In order to create a common vision for the future...
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 Capacity Building
In order to equip young activists of both SYCB members and non-members from Burma with knowledge and skills, we organize training, workshops and seminars.

 Seminars, Meetings and Conferences
In order to create a common vision for the future of Burma and to exchange ideas and experiences among young activists, we organize seminars, meetings and conferences. Furthermore, we organize meetings with senior leaders and leading political forces to lobby for youth concerns and to enable youth participation in the policy-making process within the movement.

 Grassroots Campaigns
In order to achieve a smooth and sound process of national reconciliation, we believe the emergence of a tripartite dialogue is of central importance. This dialogue must include all parties involved in existing conflicts and it must insure that all strata of Burmese society fully participate in the process. Therefore, we organize and/or join with others in campaign activities such as "Pressure for Tripartite Dialogue" and "Release All Political Prisoners".

 Youth Exchange
In order to create a space where young people with different ethnic, religious and ideological backgrounds can meet and share their opinions on various issues, we support and encourage local youth activists to organize a monthly youth exchange program. The most importance of our youth exchanges are youth concerns and discussion that promotes mutual understanding and friendship.

 Exposure Trips
We organize trips, comprised of youth delegates from SYCB member organizations, to different ethnic nationalities’ areas and refugee camps along the Burma-Thailand border in order to learn about the lives of ethnic people and their respective culture and tradition. We also meet with local youth communities and organizations during our trips.

 Information and Public Relations
In order to raise awareness among the international community about the situation of Burma and the suffering of the people of Burma under the brutal military regime, and to support the campaigns with materials, we produce releases, pamphlets and posters. We also publish a bi-yearly magazine.

 International Solidarity
We frequently participate in workshops, seminars and conferences put on by various international students and youth networks and organizations. We also organize campaign tours and/or study trips to other countries.



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