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Thailand is known as “The Land of Smiles” for the friendly demeanor that is so common with the locals. TCD in Thailand is in the early phases but is picking up steam.
VILLAGES/PROJECTS
villagers impacted each year
PROJECTS IN THAILAND
Baan Pongsa Cluster
The villages in the Baan Pongsa cluster are largely isolated from the greater Thai population and cities through poor roads and distance. All have a mix of no or intermittent electricity, no or poorly paved roads, no or just primary school, and no running water. The villages also struggle with income generation as farming is their primary source of income and are thus greatly dependent on the weather and market fluctuations.
This cluster of villages shares common challenges and often works together to overcome them. Still, some struggles persist such as poor access to larger markets and a lack of clean water. As such, these villages recently identified that their goals for seed projects are to repair the most dangerous parts of the road and to build water filtration systems in the community.
Mae Pa Pai Village
Mae Pa Pai, though far from a major economic center, does not suffer from a lack of access thanks to their good roads (for the most part). Instead, this community struggles with violence, drug and alcohol abuse, a stagnant economy, lack of education, and sickness. The community is comprised of Northern Thai people and Karen people. Nearly everyone works in agriculture and are either small-hold farmers or work on other people’s land.
This community identified as their seed project the need to hold a community cleanup day as there is trash scattered around the community. This cleanup was recently executed and the community is planning their next steps. The need for economic training for a group of women who run a weaving cooperative has been identified as a goal. Likewise, a group of farmers who raise pigs has shown interest in improving their practices.
Latest stories from THAILAND
Influencing Other Villages
Successful transformation in Ratchaboot Village inspires neighboring villages.
Making a Plan for a Year
Villagers learn to plan out a development strategy for over a whole year.
Villagers Learn to Solve Their Own Problems
Village Committee members brainstorm together about the roots of their problems and possible solutions.
Village Leaders are Key to Progress
We believe in a “pull, not a push.” In order for us to work with a village, the community needs to want to be trained in how to transform their village.
TCD Potential in the Next Generation
After three months of training, the youth have a vision for development for their communities.
Water Filters are Working Well
On their own, the villagers built a roof over their water filters and even the children are learning about development.
Motivated Villagers Act Immediately
Excited by the prospect of having clean drinking water, the villagers started preparing immediately!
Villagers Learn Marketing
Now that they have products to sell, the villagers need to attract buyers.
Homemade Pig Feed Saves Money
We teach villagers to use locally available resources to feed their pigs and to make water filters with local materials.
Villagers Learn to Make Pig Feed
Instead of buying pig feed, the villagers are experimenting with homemade pig feed to see if this will save them money.
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