- ATD Fourth World

Thailand

ATD Fourth World has been active in Thailand since 1979. Our activities are centred on Bangkok. We are also involved in a research and outreach project in north-eastern Thailand which meets poor communities, and to creates or strengthens links with others who are trying to make contact with the region’s poorest people.

• Knowledge-sharing and discovery activities with children and young people, such as the “knowledge in the street” project, discovery and education workshops, cultural excursions, or the Tapori Network.
• The Festival of Knowledge.
• Special events: Thai festivals, celebrations and community excursions.

Public relations and spreading our message:
Meetings with Thai authorities; meetings between community representatives and Thai or foreign organisations and public figures, so as to communicate the lived realities of poor communities – their difficulties, but also their sense of community and solidarity. These meetings are opportunities to strengthen ties of friendship and support.

• Network: the programme of Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission.
• Partnership: solidarity campaign in collaboration with the University of Thammasat in Bangkok.

Mobilization of friends and recruitment of Thai volunteers:
Development of partnerships with other organizations and universities; training for interns from various Thai and foreign universities.

• Workplace and public events focussing on human rights and the fight against poverty, especially on 17th October.
• Training for ATD Fourth World members in Thailand through meetings, study trips, and internships with teams of permanent volunteers.
• Fundraising activities: a jumble sale organised by the friends of the ATD Fourth World Foundation.
• Opportunities for sharing and socialising with the friends of ATD Fourth World: regular suppers on Wednesday nights.

• International Action

• Research and Studies

• Sharing Experiences Worldwide

• Memory and Knowledge.