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Husband Learns Heifer Project Is not Just About a Pig
Sathiya Kanokpriwan is a member of a self-help group (SHG) of the Building Cohesive Communities in Northern Thailand (#22-0510-28) project at Hin Lek Fai village, Doi Kaew sub-district, Jomthong district, Chiang Mai province. Before Sathiya’s family becoming project participants her husband worried the livestock from Heifer project will become family's burden. Read more. |
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Commitment to a Better and Self-Reliant Life
Mu-nge Mucher the self-help group of Nakian village, Omkoi district, Chiang Mai province, one of Thailand's poorest cities. Although drunk at times, she has tried to participate in group activities because she really wants to raise livestock, through which she hopes to improve her family's living conditions. Read more. |
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Intern Inspired by Golden Talent Award Winner
Supawadee Pingkaew, intern from Khon Kaen University shared her inspiration as intern with Heifer Thailand northeastern region. Read more. |
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Passing on Many Gifts in Sakhonnakorn Province
Self-Help Groups in Sakhonnakorn provinces organized Passing on the Gift ceremonies during December 20 - 21, 2011 at three villages; Nabho, Jom Jaeng and Niramai. Read more. |
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Huay Mafueng Village Holds First POG
On December 15, 120 families passed on 160 piglets, 164 sacks of pig feed and 83 sacks of corn feed to 132 families in three new communities: Doi Lam, Doi Jana and Tad Mok villages. Within five years, this project plans to assist 720 families in seven communities in Mae Ai district, Chiang Mai. Read more. |
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Fishy Gift: Great Fertilizer
Kanyapan Chamchuen, a Heifer Thailand intern from Naresuan University, goes along on a visit to a project village, where she learns that even rotten fish, as stinky as they may be and as worthless as they may seem, can be a gift that can teach those in poverty to be even more self-sustaining by using much of their household waste as compost.
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Thai Environmental Day
The 4th Environmental Promotion Event was organized from December 2-4, 2011, at JJ Hobby Market, Chiang Mai. Read more. |
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Small Changes at Community Level Can Make a Big Impact
Starting from small changes of self-help groups in Nong Yor community, Surin province can make a big impact to their community. Read more. |
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Thoughtfulness of Namphu Villagers Brings a Sense of Peace to Flood Victims
During the worst flooding that Thailand has seen, the chief of Namphu village and the self-help group’s chairperson met with villagers to discuss what they could help the flood victims in central Thailand. The flood had been going on for two months, so the water was getting high and threatening the health of people living in the affected areas.
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From Gambler to Happy Farmer
"No matter what they say, I don’t care. As long as I am happy that’s all I want." This quote is from a Thai proverb, and it is also Mr. Sakthanpat Yamrian's motto. He keeps this motto in his mind to encourage himself. Read more. |
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The Joy Amidst Sadness from the Floods
One of the targeted villages in the Community Capacity Enhancement for Sustainable Self-Reliance project, Pha Sam Yod village in Pha Nok Kao sub-district, Phu Kradueng district, Loei province, is settled in the valley with a stream running through it. The monsoon season brings floods, and the damage gets worse each year. Read more. |
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University Student Reflects on Internship with Heifer
Ms. Suphawadee Pingkaew, a fourth year student of Khon Kaen University reflects her internship with Heifer International (Thailand). Read more. |
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2011 Golden Talent Award Winner
Mrs. Wathinee Buddahlu, a self-help group at Khokchai village in Surin province is the winner of 2011 Golden Talent Award (GTA). This award recognize individuals or families who have taken a minimum of resources and converted those into a sustaining source of income and other resources while helping other families and the community at large. Read more. |
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Making Chili Paste Gives a Kick to Women's Group
Learn how the chili paste could help improved livelihood of Tha Sanook villagers of Tub Pud sub-district, Phang-nga province. Read more. |
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Yunus Center Representatives Visit Heifer Thailand Projects
Recently, Dr. Riaz Khan, director of Yunus Center in Thailand, and his program officer visited Heifer projects in Chiang Dao and Mae Ai districts, from September 28-30 to learn about the implementation of the Values-Based Holistic Community Development (VBHCD) approach and explore the possibility of partnering with Heifer Thailand. Read more. |
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Persistence Keeps Poverty Away in Chiang Mai
Recently we had a chance to visit the former Heifer Thailand project at Pha Tai Mai village in the Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai Province, where we met Mr. Jaha Ja-ue. Mr. Jaha is a 54-year-old former self-help group member under Heifer Thailand's development project. He is married to Mrs. Araya Ja-ue, 48, and together they have three children: two sons and one daughter. This year is their 30th wedding anniversary. Read more. |
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Heifer Thailand Responds to Swine Virus Epidemic
Since 2010, the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) in swine has been spreading in Thailand, causing high numbers of swine deaths for small- and large-scale pig farmers. PRRS made pork prices in the market increase from $4 to $5.30 per kilogram within one year, the highest in Thai history.
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Heifer Helps Improve Livelihood of Matha’s Family
Heifer Thailand helps improve livelihood of Martha and her family from day laborers to a life of self-sufficiency. Read more. |
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Huay Mafueng Villagers Win Outstanding Self-Help Group Award
Heifer Thailand's First-Year Self-Help Group (SHG) Outstanding Award was presented to the self-help group of Huay Mafueng village in Baan Luang sub-district, Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai province.
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Fak Loei Villagers Experience Their First Participatory Self-Review and Planning
The first Participatory Self-Review and Planning (PSRP) of Fak Loei villagers was organized on August 8, 2011. Read more. |
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Community Works Together to Overcome Obstacles
Villagers at Nong Jan community within Sum Pak Nam village, Na Nong Tum sub-district, Chum Pae district, Khon Kaen province work together to overcome obstacles. Read more. |
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