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Transcript of 1 A presentation to: All Together in Dignity Fourth World.
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*The World Bank.Press Release No:2009/065/DEC
1.4 billion people (one in four) in the developing world were living below US$1.25 a day in 2005
1.4 billion people (one in four in the developing world)
were living below US$1.25 a day in 2005 (*)
The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $1.25 per day
In Thailandmore than 1 million people leaves with less of 1US$/day
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Extreme poverty cannot be reduced to an economic measurement
ATD FOURTH WORLD denounces the injustice, powerlessness, shame,
humiliation and social exclusion experienced by those living
in extreme poverty
They are the ones first subject to having their human rights violated
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Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Goals
A harmonious society free from extreme poverty
To bridge the gap between families living in poverty and mainstream society and foster effective
participation of allto break down chronic poverty
•To stand in solidarity with people living in poverty •To broaden their access to knowledge, culture and education with the view to ensure their fundamental human rights•To inform and mobilize citizens, civil society, authorities and institutions towards these goals
Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
ATD Fourth World :- promotes “People-Centred” development
- aims to learn from those experiencing extreme poverty - share this knowledge with greater society
People living in povertyare the experts
on their condition
To sum up :
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ATD FOURTH WORLD in Thailand
Action with familiesliving in extreme
poverty• Bangkok Noi district
• Thon Buri district
Learning from programs and individual initiatives
• Si Saket
Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
Presence and action in the communities
To promote their access to knowledge, culture and education Sharing families aspirations for change
Street libraries
Festival of learning
Loi Krathong festival
Held weekly on Saturday & Sunday under Arun Amarin Bridge
and Thon Buri communitiesShri NaKorn Kaun-Kun
Ecological Park
Special events
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
Promotion of ATD’s message / Public relation
To inform and mobilize citizens, civil society, authorities and institutions
Learning from each other, developing partnerships
Meeting with Mr Paiboon Minister of Social Development and
Human Security in 2007
tNetworking
Meeting with Authorities
Partnership
“Call to action” with studentsat Thammasat University
Program at the NationalCommission of Human Rights
at Bangkok
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
Mobilize Thai volunteers / friends
Giving people from all walks of life the opportunity to volunteer their time and energy
Strengthening ATD Fourth World in Thailand
Affirmingculture and heritage
Fund raising
Get-Together
Garage sale organized byFriends of ATD Foundation
Open dinner every Wednesday evening
Volunteering
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
Through…
In Thailand: university professors, teachers, program coordinators,
consultants, international organization officers, human rights defenders, retired
teachers, interpreters, business men,
artists, students, etc...are volunteering their time and talents
O 100000ver , members worldwide
400 international Volunteers working full time
around the world in 30 countries
5 international full time Volunteers in Thailand:
They are Filipino, French, and Thai
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
30 years of commitment in communities living in depressed areas
of Bangkok
Activities promoting “art & culture” to children
Our main achievements
Opening of the
Discussion forums with adults onissues that matter to their lives
Knowledge and trust gained through long-term relationship with the families
About 100 families are attending ATD programs each year
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
Friends of ATD Foundation legally set up in 1992
• Providing genuine support to volunteers• Public Celebrations of October 17 (International Day for the Eradication of Poverty)• Organization/participation in anti-poverty related seminars• Ongoing fundraising efforts
Oct 17, 2008. UNESCO
Our main achievements (cont’d)
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
Recent highlights
Creation of a video clip with the children living in the communities for the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Tapori campaign)
Initiate skills training project with teenagers living in the communities (e.g. silk-screen t-shirt printmaking)
Opened the community center at Thon Buri District, directed by a committee made up of local residents of the communities
Filmed a video about human rights overseen by members of the community with UNESCO and friends of ATD in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights
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Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
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Main emphasis for the next two years:
• Involve cultural, educational and vocational partners in enriching activities at the community centre
• Gain the participation of new members in ATD FW action and Friends of ATD Foundation
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CorporateSocial Responsibility
• Corporate partners’ employees are encouraged to : Join teaching activities in the community center Join the Friends of ATD Foundation Create fundraising events
• ATD welcomes in-kind and cash donations
• Become partner in our projects Events related to the 20th anniversary of the convention on the rights of the child
Development of the Community Center . Activities with child, teenager and adult
. Partnership with other organizations . Towards self reliance of the community
You can help
Striving together to end Extreme Poverty
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You can help
Contact persons: • Ms. Narumol Nirathron, Ph.D, President Friends of ATD Foundation Tel 08 17 02 35 00• Ms. Ratchakorn Kulsawet, Treasurer Friends of ATD Foundation Tel : 08 90 46 47 26• Mr. Alain Souchard, National delegate Tel : 08 06 03 89 69• Mr. Bernard Leveaux, Fundraising officer Tel : 08 78 08 10 45
Email : [email protected] : 84/1 Soi Kingplu, Sathorn 11 Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Website: www.atd-fourthworld.orgAccount name : ATD Fourth worldAccount Number : 004-2-15037-4Bank : Siam Commercial bank (savings account)