Nov 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
We used the month of October to establish contacts in the settlements in Surdulica. People are quite reserved, and interpersonal relations are difficult. We studied lessons and had time together, in larger and smaller groups. We especially had quality time in Masurica...
Nov 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Significant Flooding in Chiang Mai, Thailand: How Can We Help? In late September and early October, heavy rainfall caused flash floods in several areas of Chiang Mai. The Ping River, which runs through the city, rose rapidly and overflowed onto roads, impacting...
Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Transformational Community Development (TCD) strategy and concept were very new and interesting to the village people. One of the participants, Bodhkumari, was impressed after the TCD training and said, “TCD is very good, and this is the first time I...
Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
This month, we first sat and discussed with the group and made a goal on how to work. Then I worked on some problems with them and discussed with the group how to solve the problems, which was very easy because of the Transformational Community Development (TCD)...
Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
September in Surdulica is used to harvest plums after community members returned from their seasonal jobs, so we had short visits and little socializing this month. One problem in this large Roma settlement is damaged interpersonal relations. I am encouraged that...