Project Name
Thai-Myanmar Border Development
Project Location
Thailand
Project Natures
- Urban and Rural Development
- Church and Community Mobilisation
Project Objectives
- Facilitate the learning process of the Lahu community in anti-human trafficking, anti-drug abuse, health and hygiene, and livelihood development.
- Promote the physical and mental health of the Lahu community and build a healthy living environment for them (providing water and waste management, reducing chemical use, improving food security, protecting the natural environment, and eliminating drug addiction and domestic violence).
- Help the Lahu people understand their situation, protect themselves from becoming victims of human trafficking and enable the younger generation to enjoy their rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Promote Lahu’s strong faith in God and contribute to the psychological, social and spiritual development of the community.
- Strengthen the development of Lahu communities and leaders and to form support networks.
Beneficiaries
9 target Lahu communities (7 Lahu villages and children’s hostels in Myanmar, 2 Lahu church groups in Thailand)
No. of Beneficiaries
616
Key Activities
- Children’s rights – anti-trafficking and children’s rights awareness-raising, including training and counselling; scholarships for orphans.
- Health – train on tuberculosis, AIDS, new coronavirus, etc.; emergency fund for patients (e.g. COVID patients).
- Economic development – establish six model families with sustainable livelihoods; promote backyard gardening, poultry farming and organic fertiliser production; provide vocational skills training for the unemployed.
- Strengthen community development – provide community exchange opportunities; organise learning trips for community and church leaders to enhance their knowledge and experience in community development.
Project Period
Jan 2022 to Dec 2024
Expenses
Approx. HK$739,627
PARTNER INFORMATION
Partner Name
Thai-Lahu Foundation (TLF)
Year of establishment
2001
The Year Our Partnership Started
2001
Partner's Mission
To enable the Lahu to look after themselves, have a better quality of life and values, enhance the dignity and security of the community and promote peace.
donation method
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