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Please support our work by buying a copy of our print publication, Aliran Monthly, from your nearest news-stand. Better still take out a subscription now. We also welcome donations.

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We cannot carry on like this...

Dear Readers

We are incurring significant financial deficits every month and we will run out of funds in a few weeks. The financial contribution from the sale of our magazines can no longer cover our fixed overhead expenses.

We cannot carry on like this. One way out would be to increase our cover price - but we are very reluctant to do this. In the past, Aliran depended on limited financial resources derived from Aliran Monthly subscriptions and sales as well as donations made by our members, subscribers and other well-wishers. Our writers, members and other supporters receive no payment for their tireless services.

Our current financial predicament is largely the result of declining street sales (although our subscribers have remained loyal.) Apart from this, the cost of producing Aliran Monthly, disseminating information and publications, networking with other civic organisations, and organising public talks and forums has risen considerably.

For our operational expenses, we receive no funding whatsoever from any government or opposition political party, corporation or foreign source. We have always cherished our autonomy.

Help us to carry on as a rallying point for citizens and civic organisations concerned with freedom, justice and democracy. Support us as we defend civil liberties and human rights, and promote inter-ethnic and inter-religious understanding and cooperation. Contribute to our work in raising awareness of the plight of marginalised communities, disadvantaged groups and persecuted individuals who are too often bereft of any opportunity to speak for themselves.

Become a part of this struggle by responding in any one of the following ways: Make a donation to Aliran. Take out or renew a two-year subscription to Aliran Monthly. Take out a gift subscription for someone close to you.

In the final analysis, it is you who will decide Aliran's survival and determine whether this struggle is worth preserving. If every reader can donate RM10, the struggle will continue...

Now e-mail us and tell us what you think.

Alternatively, post your comments to the message board.