Dear Partners and Friends of SEA Junction,
This month, we are thrilled to present a lineup of events that focus on art and sustainability, environmental issues, and migration.
Kicking off August, we invite you to explore the world of sustainable fashion through a mini textile exhibition featuring an Indonesian artist Intan Anggita Pratiwie. To complement the exhibition, we are organizing a book discussion and workshop on the same theme. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about upcycling old clothes through natural dyeing and mindful hand stitching, empowering them to make sustainable choices in their everyday lives.
Continuing our commitment to environmental awareness, our partnership with Bangkok Tribune News continues with the monthly Dialogue Forum (In Thai). This time, the topic is about the El Nino as well as its impact and the event details will be soon announced. Additionally, we will have a special forum on human-elephant conflict in Eastern Thailand, in collaboration with the same partners and with the addition of Luke Duggleby, whose exhibition on the same floor of our venue coincides with the event.
The subject of migration also holds utmost importance, and this month, we are collaborating with the IPSR, Mahidol University, for two events. Firstly, our bi-monthly Wednesday SEA Mobilities series continues with a focus on exploring the health conditions of Thai migrant workers in Israel. Secondly, we’re planning a policy forum on replacement migration policy and more details about this event will be announced shortly.
Last but not least, we remain dedicated to keeping Myanmar in the spotlight with our #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates, which will be held online as usual. We also continue to upload more stories, as part of our ongoing Living the Coup initiative, offering insights into the current daily challenges in Myanmar after the coup. The most recent story can be read at this link.
For more detailed information about each event, please refer to the section below. We hope you will continue to find our program of interest. We count on your participation and help in sharing the information about our programs with your network. And, if you would like to support us, please click on the donation box below.
Best regards,
Lia Sciortino Sumaryono
Founder and Executive Director, SEA Junction
EVENT PROGRAM
“In Nature We Trust: World Within Wardrobe”
Mini Exhibition: 9-13 August 2023, 11 am – 7:00 pm
Book Discussion: 12 August 2023, 5.00-6.30 pm
Workshop: 13 August 2023, 1.00-4.00 pm
The mini exhibition will feature present a select collection of artworks by an Indonesian artist Intan Anggita Pratiwie. This exhibition is an extension of her thought-provoking book with the same title, which delves into the fascinating realm of sustainable fashion and the conscious dressing-up culture. In conjunction with this, a book discussion and workshop will be held on the weekend to promote sustainable fashion choices and empower individuals to contribute positively to the environment through their fashion practices. The workshop fee is 250 baht, and participants are kindly requested to bring their own old clothes to take part in this creative and sustainable process.
See further: http://seajunction.
33rd #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates
16 August 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm on Zoom & FB Live
This update series was started soon after the coup d’état in Myanmar with the aim to contribute to a greater understanding of the crisis situation there for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. In collaboration with Asia Justice and Rights, we are continuing the series with Debbie Stothard. The updates consisting of 20-minute analysis and 40-minute Q&A are held via Zoom and livestreamed on our Facebook Page. To join via Zoom, just click on this link.
See further: http://seajunction.
Southeast Asia Mini Book and Craft Fair
19-20 August 2023, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm at SEA Junction
Once a month, SEA Junction holds a mini book and craft fair focusing on Southeast Asia. Special this month, we offer newly arrived crafts from Indonesia along with many books as usual, including new books in consignment from recognized publishers, second-hand books double to those in our library and development-related books from outside the region that have been donated to SEA Junction. All funds raised at the fair contribute to SEA Junction’s functioning and activities.
See further: http://seajunction.
Special Forum and Artist Talk:
A Fragile Coexistence – Humans & Elephants in Eastern Thailand
25 August 2023, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at SEA Junction
By the 20th century’s start, Thailand had 100,000 elephants; today, there are under 3,000 due to poaching and habitat loss. Efforts to safeguard remaining forests led to explosive elephant population growth, pushing them beyond protected areas and sparking intense human-elephant conflict. To foster public dialogue and awareness on this issue, the special forum and artist talk, along with photo exhibition on the same floor, will be held in partnership with journalist/photographer Luke Duggleby and Bangkok Tribune News.
See further: http://seajunction.
Beyond the Harvest: Exploring Health Conditions of
Thai Migrant Labor Workers in Israel
30 August 2023, 5:30-7:00 pm at SEA Junction
For over three decades, Israeli farmers have been employing Thai migrant laborers in their agricultural sector, facilitated by bilateral agreements between Israel and Thailand. However, these workers often face health risks and poor well-being due to work conditions and loopholes in legislation and the health system. As part of our Wednesday SEA Mobilities series in collaboration with IPSR In-House Seminar and Mahidol Migration Centre, during this event, Dr. Yahel Kurlander will explore the challenges impacting the lives and rights of Thai migrant workers in Israel.
See further: http://seajunction.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
Small Grants Program
“Staying Resilient Amidst Multiple Crises in Southeast Asia”
The Small Grants Program, managed by SEA Junction with the support of CMB Foundation, received an overwhelming response which demonstrates the significant interest and need for support in fostering resilience amidst the complex crises in our region. Following a thorough review, we are pleased to announce that we have selected and awarded grants to the following organizations and activities. Please refer to the list at the link below.
Living the Coup: Collective Diary of Daily Life in Myanmar
How people in Myanmar are coping with the junta control and wide-spread conflict is the focus of this project in collaboration with Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR). “Living the Coup” aims to document the personal stories of people and mold them into a collective diary. The most recent story, which can be read at the link below, features a mother and her son who navigate the chaos and uncertainty as their lives are forever altered by arrests, protests and the fight for justice in their country.
See further: http://seajunction.org/living-the-coup-collective-diary-of-daily-life-in-myanmar
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