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  • Karen history→

    An overview of Karen history, from early migrations and colonial rule to the Karen National Union and the continuing pursuit of self-determination.

  • National committee→

    Meet the people who lead our organisation.

  • What we stand for→

    The Australian Karen Organisation's objectives: what it sets out to do for the Karen community in Australia and abroad.

  • Find a branch→

    Where to find us, and how to reach each of our branches directly.

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The programmes, events and support we offer across Australia.

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The programmes, events and support we offer across Australia.

Go to Our work →
  • Programmes→

    The programmes we run to serve our community.

  • What’s on→

    Events held by AKO and its branches across Australia.

  • Useful links→

    Links and guides for the Karen community in Australia.

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The programmes, events and support we offer across Australia.

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Stories from our Victoria branch.

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  • A speaker in a red Karen shirt addressing the Martyrs' Day ceremony beside a table of floral wreaths, under a banner in Karen script.

    24 August 20171 min read

    67th Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration, Victoria, 12 August 2017

    On 12 August 2017, the Australian Karen Organisation held the 67th Karen Martyrs' Day commemoration service in Victoria.

  • Women seated in a row wearing flower garlands and holding gift bags at the KWO Day celebration in Victoria.

    30 May 20171 min read

    Karen Women's Organisation Day celebration, Victoria

    On 5 April 2017, Karen women in Victoria celebrated Karen Women's Organisation (KWO) Day. Women from across Victoria came together for the celebration, and many people joined them to make the day a…

  • Children gathered at a Karen Community stall on a lawn at a multicultural race day in Victoria.

    20 April 20171 min read

    Multicultural Race Day, Werribee, Victoria

    On 8 April 2017, the Australian Karen Organisation's Victorian branch was invited to perform a traditional Karen dance at the Multicultural Race Day at Werribee Racecourse.

  • Seven women in blue traditional Karen dress dancing under a marquee at a multicultural celebration in Victoria.

    20 April 20171 min read

    Global Pathway cultural workshop, Trinity College, Victoria

    On 29 March 2017, members of the Australian Karen Organisation's Victorian branch were invited to take part in Global Pathway, an event at Trinity College.

  • Dancers in traditional Karen dress in two rows on a stage in Melbourne, in front of a screen showing the Karen flag.

    30 March 20172 min read

    Karen New Year 2756 celebration, Melbourne

    The Karen New Year 2756 celebration in Werribee, Victoria, was held on 29 December 2016 at Werribee Baptist Church, with more than 500 people attending.

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