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Facebook Support the Monks In Burma Reaches Over 300,000. Yoko Ono sends message of support.
The Support the Monks in Burma Facebook group has reached 300,000 members, making it one of the largest groups of Facebook, and one of the fastest growing. One thousand people are joining every hour.
“We are showing that the eyes of the world are still on Burma, that ordinary people are showing their solidarity and support,” said Johnny Chatterton, the UK co-ordinator for the group. “We are breaking new ground in grassroots e-activism.”
The site was set up on 19th September to support the Monks in Burma who were marching for freedom. By September 29th 100,000 had joined. Last weekend nine people joined every second.
The group is planning and co-ordinating events for the Global Day of Action on Burma on 6th October, with events planned in 41 cities in 15 countries on 5 continents.
Yoko Ono Lennon sent a message of support to the Monks via the Facebook site:
“There is no way we will forget you. Now that your work of letting the world know is done, I wish you to stay alive in peace and health. The world desperately need your wise and gentle spirit. You help all people of this planet by just being. Please try to be alive for the world. I will try the same. With my deepest respect and love, Yoko Ono Lennon.”
For More information contact Johnny Chatterton on 02073244710.
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