".... Map of Karen Refugee Camps...Newsletter and Activities report...Monthly Activities Report ...NGO Supporters...Camp Population Report: Registered people in the 7 camps (Mae La; Umphiem; Nu Po; Mae La Oon; Mae Ra Moe; Htam Hin; Don Yang); Unregistered people in the 7 camps; New Arrivals in the 7 camps; Pre-Screening People in the 7 camps; Number of PAB People in the 7 camps; Boarding House Students in the 7 camps; Feeding Figures in the 7 camps; General Population in the 7 camps....As we retrospect the political development, especially after 2012 bilateral ceasefire, the political framework for refugee return and present political situation in Burma shows that, return with dignity, safety and voluntary, is not yet conducive for refugees. No doubt that, some people can go back now, depending on their decision and yet there is no clear provision for them, in term of travelling, documentation, and other related physical protection. However, still many refugees think, the time to go back now, cannot be happening as doubt over political transition process, ceasefire and human right issues remain great concern for them. For us, the refugee committee, camp committee, managing camps in this transition period is quite challenging and we know the situation of the camps and the residents very well that, there are still a lot of to be carried day to day, and need a lot of time to prepare for any untoward consequences. The refugee committee also realizes that, they have great burden for the refugees? future and yet they have no power to make decision for their future. Looking at the present situation in term of assistance, this is also an adding factor to our daily work to maintain the camp?s population. Since last year, the support to refugee camps has been cut to 40% and this year 2018, 60% has been cut and from August, there will be no administration cost for the camps. And there is no possibility that, they will be funding for coming 2019. In coming year, there will also be election for new committee. Another issue to be considered for those who will be taking up this great task during this period. There is no doubt, the administrative structure, staffs, and camp management, will be to be changed, or to adapt to the changing needs of the refugees. For the Refugee committee, our great concern is whether there will be people who will commit to serve the refugee community. With all these factors such as service reduction, staff-turn over, and social problems in the camps, this will be out of our hand to handle this alone, or leave it to the authorities of Thailand government in dealing with all the cases happening in the camps. Best wishes, General Secretary Karen Refugee Committee"