Kim Aris concludes U.S. tour with renewed call to action for Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar people

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Kim Aris, the youngest son of Myanmar’s imprisoned democratic leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, has concluded his powerful eight-city advocacy tour across the United States, capping off a deeply moving journey aimed at rallying global attention and support for Myanmar’s ongoing struggle against military rule, according to a press release dated 20 April.

Throughout the tour, Aris met with members of Congress, civil society leaders, international organizations, and more than 5,000 members of the Burmese diaspora and allies in New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Fort Wayne, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sedona, and Austin.

In addition to raising awareness, the tour helped generate more than $400,000 in contributions. The funds will go toward providing critical aid to those most affected by the recent Sagaing earthquake, as well as supporting organizations working on the frontlines of Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis and ongoing pro-democracy efforts.