Small Grants - Thailand

Grantee Name: Alden House
Project Name: Alden House Project
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: HIV Prevention
Project Description: Key to a reduction in risk behavior in IDUs is their reintegration into the community. This provides them with a greater feeling of acceptance and self-esteeem and gives them other options to the uptake and unsafe use of drugs. To this end, the Thai National AIDS Foundation is supporting Alden House, a half-way house which provides treatment literacy, HIV prevention, a healthy choices program, risk-reduction training, vocational training, and employment placement to IDUs.

Grantee Name: Ansoriah Addeneyah School
Project Name: To Love To Harmonious
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities; Stigma/Discrimination Reduction
Project Description: The objective of this grant is to 1) Build core leaders among youth within the community; 2) Improve knowledge on the issues of HIV/AIDS and Drugs; 3) Raise awareness among the community and the population about the problems of Drugs and HIV/AIDS and how the community can co-exist with People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) in harmony. Major activities include: 1) Workshop training local teachers to understand the different issues concerning HIV/AIDS and Drugs and their roles in influencing youth; 2) Skill building Workshop for school students to provide them the necessary capacity to become core leaders; 3) Workshop for parents and related members in the community to understand the different issues facing youths.

Grantee Name: Community development and network of restoring Petchaboon mountain eco-system
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Project Name: Improving quality of life of the hill tribe people in prevention from HIV/AIDS and drugs
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities; Stigma/Discrimination Reduction
Project Description: The objective of this grant is 1) To build a learning process for the community in preventing and solving the problems of HIV/AIDS; 2) To change the perception and attitudes of the community in order to live harmoniously with People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHWA); 3) To coordinate work of stakeholders and involved parties in responding to the problems of HIV/AIDS. Major activities include: 1) Training workshop for community on theme of PLHWA and how to involve, treat, help and integrate them in the community; 2) Community campaign towards raising awareness on the issue of HIV/AIDS and how to live with PLHWA; 3) Youth camp educating on HIV/AIDS and shaping perception towards understanding how to treat and live with PLHWA.

Grantee Name: Creative society and Mong development of Thailand
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Project Name: Improving quality of life of the hill tribe people in prevention from HIV/AIDS and drugs
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: HIV Prevention; Stigma/Discrimination Reduction
Project Description: The objective of this grant is to 1) Campaign towards raising awareness of the issue of drugs and HIV/AIDS among the hill tribe community; 2) Encourage community cooperation among the Mong community in order to determine benchmarks in prevention and solutions for HIV/AIDS and Drugs. Major activities include: 1) Training target group in the issue of AIDS and Drugs; 2) Developing media in order to campaign towards raising awareness to the community about the issues and problems facing the Mong community; 3) Meeting for members of the Mong community to exchange views, knowledge and experiences about the different issues and problems facing Mong.

Grantee Name: Creative Society of Mong Development of Thailand
Project Name: Creative Society of Mong Development of Thailand
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: HIV Prevention
Project Description: This project is designed to improve the quality of life among Mong hill tribes in order to protect against drug abuse, HIV, and AIDS.

Grantee Name: Foundation of volunteer health welfare of Petchaboon Thailand
Project Name: Developing community network strengthening relationship of family, friends and organizations solving problems of AIDS
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities; HIV Prevention
Project Description: The objective of this grant is to educate families on how to live with People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHWA), to educate PLHWA and their families on how to live in the community and improve their quality of life, and to build strong relationships between PLHWA network and community networks. Major activities include: 1) Camp for families living with HIV/AIDS; 2) Peer to peer counseling for PLHWA; 3) Campaign for understanding towards prevention of HIV/AIDS; 4) Home visits to PLHWA groups.

Grantee Name: Foundation of Volunteer Health Welfare of Petchaboon Thailand
Project Name: Foundation of Volunteer Health Welfare of Petchaboon Thailand
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: HIV Prevention; Stigma/Discrimination Reduction
Project Description: This organization works to increase HIV and AIDS prevention and decrease stigma through strategic communication.

Grantee Name: Haak Meung Nan Foundation
Project Name: Developing the potential of core community leaders in preventing the threat of HIV/AIDS in Nan Province
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities; Stigma/Discrimination Reduction
Project Description: The objective of this grant is 1) to create an awareness and understanding of the problems of HIV/AIDS focusing on community participation, bringing together core leaders of PLHA, Mountain Youth Network, and youth network of Hung Nan Province and the network of Buddhist Monks; 2)to build and strengthen the capacity of core community leaders to use radio as a channel and means to inform the population about the news and status on HIV/AIDS; 3) to create a forum for PLHA and the community to exchange knowledge and learn about how to collaborate efforts and work in order to coexist together in society.

Grantee Name: Huey Nam yen mountain training centre for the promotion of Buddhism and morality
Project Name: Developing solutions responding to the problems of HIV/AIDS
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: HIV Prevention
Project Description: The objective of this grant is to support the Huey Nam Yen community in strengthening their awareness on the issues of HIV/AIDS and to promote community participation in developing solutions responding to the problems of HIV/AIDS in their community. Major activities include: 1) Training workshop to increase quality and capacity of core community leaders, community networks and community volunteers, to brainstorm and discuss solutions for the problem of HIV/AIDS in their community; 2)Raising awareness about HIV/AIDS issues by holding workshops for community leaders, door to door visits, and organizing a forum for community members to discuss and identify the community problems relating to AIDS and develop solutions for these problems through participation; 3) An open forum to discuss strategies and work plans for each sub-community, groups and networks. The objective here is to conclude the achievements of the project, future plans and strategies and a SWOT analysis on each sub-community, groups and networks, and formulating a long term strategic plan for activities that will respond to the problems of HIV/AIDS in the community.

Grantee Name: Mu-cer Mountain Training Centre for the Promotion of Buddhism and Morality
Project Name: Mu-cer Mountain Training Centre for the Promotion of Buddhism and Morality
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: HIV Prevention
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Grantee Name: PHA Network Nan Province
Project Name: Capacity building for the network of people living with HIV/AIDS and the community
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities
Project Description: The objective of this grant is 1) To raise awareness about the issue of HIV/AIDS among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHWA) and the community; 2) To create core leaders within their network through capacity building at the local level; 3) To improve the collaborative efforts between the network of PLHWA and NGOs; and 4) To promote an exchange in knowledge, experiences and practices between PLHWA and the community. Major activities include: 1) Training workshop for teachers in local child day care centers; 2) Workshop for planning activities among state agencies, civil society, NGOs, and PLHWA; 3) Capacity workshop in skill building for PLHWA.

Grantee Name: Project Development of Baan Turg Kow Petchahoon Organization
Project Name: Project Development of Baan Turg Kow Petchahoon Organization
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: HIV Prevention; Stigma/Discrimination Reduction
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Grantee Name: Puen Wan Jan Nan (Monday friend Nan)
Project Name: Developing capacity of people living with HIV/AIDS and the community
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Capacity Building; Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities; Stigma/Discrimination Reduction
Project Description: The objective of this grant is 1) To assist in strengthening cooperation between state agencies, community groups and organizations in developing regional solutions which will become models for communities and the society; 2) To develop capacity of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) so that they are enabled to work and collaborate their efforts with local and regional organizations; 3) To develop and strengthen the organization’s network of PLWHA; 4) To assist in improving the overall consciousness of PLWHA in the region; 5) To improve in the organization’s capacity to reach out to society so that they are more aware of the importance of PLWHA. Major activities include: 1) A camp workshop for newly infected HIV/AIDS victims educating them on how to look after themselves and where to seek general help and assistance; 2) A forum which will become a space where knowledge and information is exchanged among core People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) leaders in collaboration with state organizations and the private sector; 3) Training of PLWHA volunteers to offer a service at the hospital day care providing care and support to newly infected HIV/AIDS patients; 4) Increase capacity building in the areas of employment and self sustainability of those PLWHA; 5) Visiting trips to group members of PLWHA.

Grantee Name: Puen Wan Jan Nan (Monday Friend Nan)
Project Name: Puen Wan Jan Nan (Monday Friend Nan)
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities
Project Description: The goal of this project is to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS. The project also works with children affected by HIV and AIDS.

Grantee Name: Saang Dhamma Num Sukh Centre
Project Name: Developing Overall Health care Service for People living with HIV/AIDS
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities; HIV Prevention
Project Description: The objective of this grant is 1) To improve quality of life for those living with HIV/AIDS; 2) To improve and support employment and economic independence for families affected by HIV/AIDS; 3) To raise awareness among every age group about taking preventative measures against HIV/AIDS and also how to live with people living with HIV/AIDS; 4) To build hope and spiritual strength to those living with HIV/AIDS. Major activities include: 1) Friend helping friend activity; 2) Practical workshop on improving capacity for people living with HIV/AIDS; 3) Investment in equipment and raw materials to be used for people living with HIV/AIDS so that they can improve and sustain economic and financial stability; 4) ‘Family ties’ activities, bringing together 50 families that are affected by HIV/AIDS to engage in group activity to share ideas, problems and cooperation; 5) Training workshop for community volunteer leaders working with HIV/AIDS.

Grantee Name: World Vision Thailand
Project Name: Youth and PHA Capacity building
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities
Project Description: The objective of this grant is 1) To understand the problems facing People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHWA) in the region; 2) To educate PLHWA on methods and ways that they can improve their quality of life; 3) To educate PLHWA on means and methods to enable them to become self sustainable; 4) To raise awareness among youth and improve their capacity to understand the problems with HIV/AIDS. Major activities include: 1) Training workshop for youth to understand the problems of HIV/AIDS; 2) Campaign activities to the public to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS; 3) Various youth activities such as sporting events and forums promoting the awareness of AIDS.

Grantee Name: ‘Haak’ Meung Nan Foundation
Project Name: Developing the potential of core community leaders in the preventing the threat of HIV/AIDS in Nan Province
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Areas of Focus: Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS and Affected Communities; Stigma/Discrimination Reduction
Project Description: The objective of this grant is 1) To create an awareness and understanding of the problems of HIV/AIDS focusing on community participation, bringing together core leaders of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHWA), Mountain Youth network, and youth network of Hung Nan Province and the network of Buddhist Monks; 2) To build and strengthen the capacity of core community leaders to use radio as a channel and means to inform the population about the news and status on HIV/AIDS; 3) To create a forum for PLHWA and the community to exchange knowledge and learn about how to collaborate efforts and work in order to coexist together in society. Major activities include: 1) Training workshop for 65 community members in prevention and solving the problems of HIV/AIDS in the community; 2) Youth Camp for 50 youths living in the mountain areas to responding to HIV/AIDS; 3) A forum for 55 socially engaged monks discussing various ways of integrating the awareness of HIV/AIDS in Dhamma talks.