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Global
Fund : |
| Community
Life Renewal Project Launched |
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The
community life renewal is arisen from the get-together of the
various religious institutions working on AIDS consisting of
Buddhism, Muslim and Christianity (Catholic and Protestant).
They are called: "Networks of Thailand's Religions working
on AIDS" headed by Rev. Phra Maha Bunchuey Sirindharo,
a Buddhist monk. |
| In
2003 the Thai Ministry of Public Health began to receive financial
assistance (global funds) from the developed countries to fight
HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. After 2 years of operation it was
found that an important element was missing and that was the
spiritual dimension which sent the negative impact on the community.
Religion is the principal institution which has the capability
of caring, supporting and helping the HIV patients and their
families. Hence, the religious institutions are another important
factor able to support the caring already done by original lay
organizations in the first 2 years. The religious institutions
will become a new partner and will be financially supported
for a period of 3 years in 60 areas: divided into 30 areas for
the Buddhists, 14 for the Muslims, 10 for the Catholics and
6 for the Protestants. All sectors will be coordinated by the
Norway Church Relief Services. |
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| Key
activities during the first year. |
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1. Building network
and cooperation between religious institutions, various establishments
in the community such as hospitals, community health centers,
education institutes, community leaders and HIV patients and
persons receiving the impact thereof.
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2. Potential
development with regards to caring and counseling for the
volunteers at the center coming from various partners within
the community.
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Services to care and support the HIV patients and people receiving
the impact thereof such as orphans and orphan carers. |
After
a protocol agreement with the Ministry of Public Health we began
the
introductory work for all the responsible persons in the 60
areas in connection with project activities and roles of the
coordinators on 26-28 May 2006. After that each religious group
are asked to make their plan of action, establish community
committee and draw up projects for the community, etc. |
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the Catholics there are 10 areas supported by the global funds: |
| 1.
Baan Phak Jai, Bangkok: takes care of Lamsai, Lamlukka,
Pathumthani. |
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Baan Phak Jai, Udonthani: takes care of Nongsamrong
district, Muang, Udonthani. |
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Baan Phak Jai, Nongkhai: takes care of Jumphol,
Ponepisai, Nongkhai. |
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Baan Phak Jai, Loei: takes care of Kudpong, Muang,
Loei. |
| 5.
Baan Ua-ari: takes care of Nakhorua, Hod, Chieng
Mai. |
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Baan Mettatham: takes care of Maesai, Muang, Phayao. |
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Baan Mitrathorn: takes care of Maesai, Muang, Phayao. |
| 8.
Daughters of Charity, Kalasin: takes care of Nonghang,
Kuchinarai, Kalasin. |
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Daughters of Lover of the Cross, Tharae: takes care
of Tharae, Muang, Sakonnakhon. |
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Baan Nijjanukhro: takes care of Baanprao, Muang, Udonthani. |
| Each
center must contact all the community partners to organize the
introductory work, study the activities for the community and
select the working committee members within the month of June.
After that volunteers will be selected and trained in counseling,
home visits, helping HIV patients and those receiving negative
impact by AIDS.The Catholic coordinator is Ms.Kanjana Sapso.The
outcome of this project will be reported to you later. |
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