Annual report 2009

Adventist Development and Relief Agency Thailand

Helping people help themselves

Director’s Message

2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) operations in Thailand which officially commenced in 1984 (prior to 1984 the organization was known as the Seventh-day Adventist World Service or SAWS). The transition from SAWS to ADRA was marked by a focus on community development activities in rural and remote areas of Thailand while still continuing the support to refugees from neighboring countries (original focus of SAWS). Many dedicated staff and supporters over the years have been instrumental in making ADRA Thailand what it is today. Our sincere thanks go out to all who have contributed to the success of ADRA Thailand in “Helping People Help Themselves” over the last 25 years. This is a key theme of ADRA Thailand’s operational philosophy – building towards communities that are strong, self reliant and have sustainable livelihoods.

The current strategic plan of ADRA Thailand has a focus on 4 main vulnerable people groups within Thailand:

1. Ethnic minority hill-tribe and remote rural communities in the north and western regions of Thailand

2. Refugees in Thailand fleeing conflict situations in neighboring countries

3. Migrant workers in Thailand from neighboring countries

4. Children from the above groups who are at-risk to human trafficking

This strategic focus is reflected in the types of projects that ADRA Thailand is operating. The following pages provide a summary of the projects in operation during 2009, the progress that has been achieved and the related statistics on staffing, finances and donor support. None of this would be possible without the dedicated work of the ADRA Thailand team, the consistent support of donors (institutional, ADRA network and private), the partnership with communities and other stakeholders, the strategic governance of the Board of Directors and most importantly the blessings and guidance of God. Our sincere thanks to all involved.

Brendon Irvine

Country Director – ADRA Thailand

Mission Statement

ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

Vision Statement

ADRA is a professional, learning, and efficient network that embodies integrity and transparency. ADRA reaches across boundaries empowering and speaking out for the at-risk and forgotten to achieve measurable documented, and durable changes in lives and society

ADRA believes...

1. That through humanitarian acts we make known the just, merciful and loving character of God.

2. That to work with those in need is an expression of our love for God.

3. That the compassionate ministry of Jesus is its own abundant motive and reward.

4. That we are agency of change and an instrument of grace and providence.

5. In expression concern, compassion and empathy through our work.

6. That equitable partnership with those in need will result in sustainable change.

7. That age, gender, race, culture and families enrich the communities with whom we work, are are assets to be respected and affirmed

8. In non-discrimination and respect for differences, accepting people as equals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, political or religious affiliation.

9. In participatory development which utilizes both men and women’s capabilities and provides equal opportunity to individuals of differing ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

10.That all people have the fundamental right to care, basic goods, and services.

11.That all persons, especially children, have the right to a life of opportunity and the freedom to choose their own future.

12. In enabling partners to create participatory and sustainable community structures for information sharing and civil engagement.

13.That all resources, opportunities, and advantages are gifts, which must be managed responsibly.

14.That all people, in particular women and children, have the right to protection and a life free from violence, sexual exploitation and all other forms of abuse.

15. In demonstrating integrity and transparency in our work at every level.

Refugee Emergency

Refugee Education

Integrated Area Development

Migrant Workers Right

HIV/AIDS Education

Keep Girls Safe

Where we work:

• Community Development Project (July 2006 – June 2009)

• Sustainable Livelihoods and Agriculture Project (July 2006 – June 2009)

• Keep Girls Safe – Phase II (January 2008 – June 2009)• HIV/AIDS Peer to Peer Education Project (January 2009

– December 2009)• Karen/Burmese Refugee Education Project (January

2009 – December 2013)• Keep Girls Safe Project – Phase III (July 2009 – June

2012)• Emergency Response – Tha Song Yang new refugee

arrivals – Phase I • (July 2009 – August 2009)• Emergency Response – Tha Song Yang new refugee

arrivals – Phase II (September – December 2009)• Emergency Response – Tha Song Yang new refugee

arrivals – Phase III (November 2009 – February 2010)• Attainment of Migrant Workers Rights and Entitlements

Project (August 2008 – January 2014)• Integrated Area Development Program

(Adopt A Village: July 2009 – December 2011)

Projects in 2009:

Community Development Project

Aim:This project precipitated IADP and has similar aims; to improve livelihood opportunities and create inter-personal working relationships. This program included activities such as; community mobilization & training, water supply, sanitation, agriculture improvement, livelihood and small business development and citizenship advocacy.

Target Group:9 villages in Wiang Pa Pao area

Donors: ADRA Australia, ADRA International

Duration: 30 months 01/07/2009 to 31/12/2011

Budget: 24,461,509 Baht over 30 months, 5,008,863 Baht in 2009

Location:9 communities in the Wing Pa Pao district of Chiang Rai Province

Many women in the village have a skill for natural fabric dyeing which they have learned from their parents through their ancestors. This skill has been renewed through training and study trips and combined with experimental design techniques. Villagers are motivated to pass on this skill to their children to keep this local knowledge alive.

Mrs. Penchan Moe-mue, who had dropped out of school and was married very young said; “I have learned this skill from my mother and also from other people in the village. Usually, most of the families in the village do fabric weaving and dyeing on a regular basis and I help and work with them in order to learn how to do it.”

“Now we have a trust fund for cotton and natural dye which allows us to be able to produce the materials. We normally work together in the afternoon after working in the fields during the morning. Although this activity does not generate a lot of income for us, it is better than having nothing to do and at least we have some extra income for our children’s savings.”

It is a very positive change initiated by ADRA with the participation of the community. This has especially strengthened the role of women and youth in development and most of all, strengthened their knowledge of culture. This has the additional benefit of applying potential into productivity.

Aim:This project aims to improve livelihood opportunities and strengthen resilience against exploitation in selected communities in northern Thailand. This program includes activities such as; community mobilization & training, Water supply, sanitation, health education, agriculture, livelihood and small business development, citizenship advocacy and child protection.

Target Group:16 villages in Wiang Pa Pao area

Donors: ADRA International, ADRA Australia, ADRA Canada, ADRA Germany, ADRA Norway and Rotary International

Duration: 30 months 01/07/2009 to 31/12/2011

Budget: 40,443,547 Baht over 30 months, 5,310,840 Baht in 2009

Location:16 communities of Mae Suai district in Chiang Rai Province

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Integrated Area Development Project

Ar-song Wui-yue (age 65), from one of the targeted villages, said: “In the past, water was very scarce in the village. We had to spend a lot of time to collect water for the house because the water source was very far away and very small. Often, we had to fight with one another for water. We could not grow vegetables for our consumption and could not use a latrine, but had to go to the forest instead. Finally with ADRA’s support, we now have enough water to use.

For the sustainability of the water system, we have also installed water meters at every house and collect a water fee of 2 baht per unit (cubic meter) during the first three months of the water system operation. I am happy to see that every house in the village can use their latrines and bathroom. Many families are now growing vegetables behind the houses, which also reduces their living expenses. Seeing all this happening is a relief from tiredness after working hard to install the water system. Without the worry for water, we were able to do more things to develop our community.

Thanks to ADRA for all these good things and all the best for all ADRA staff.”

Keep Girls Safe Phase II & III

Aim: • To provide shelter for high level risk girls (currently 30)

Education scholarships for poor / low level risk girls to stay in school (currently 58)

• Community awareness concerning trafficking and sexual exploitation risks (schools and communities in 58 communities)

Target Group: Vulnerable girls from poor/remote hill tribe villages

Donors:ADRA International, ADRA Australia, ADRA Netherlands and ADRA Norway

Duration: 36 months 01/07/2009 to 30/06/2010

Budget:28,705,449 Baht for 36 months, 9,516,801 Baht in 2009

Location:Chiang Rai Province

Child protection and human trafficking prevention

Namtan (16) lives in a poor community in Mae Suai district, Chiang Rai Province. Her family is from the Akha tribe and live in a bamboo house with a roof made of leaves. Namtan has six brothers and sisters and is the third oldest among them. Her oldest sister could not finish high school, but married instead and is working to assist the family. The other brothers and sisters are still studying. Her father is a street vendor and sells some small knick knacks around the area. Her mother maintains and cultivates a little piece of land to grow rice and vegetables.

One day, when she was 14 and on her way back home from school (3 km walk), she was raped by a 30 year old man. When she spoke out about it, the community helped and arrested the abuser. The man was condemned and put into jail.

From the day that she was abused, Namtan was always angry. She hated every man and did not trust anyone anymore. Despite the assistance from the community, her parents felt overwhelmed and could not spend enough time with her or assist her with any kind of counseling. Due to this lack of support, and the news of the ADRA KGS project, some community members approached ADRA and asked for assistance. The KGS team collected all necessary and relevant data, and based upon the information the team made a decision to admit Namtan to the shelter if she was willing. She accepted the offer and came to stay in the shelter.

In the beginning, Namtan was quiet and did not interact with the other girls in the shelter. But as she felt more protected and heard the stories of the other girls around her, she opened up little by little and started to trust the staff. Namtan is very thankful for by the chance to live in a protected environment away from the place where she experienced the abuse. She feels stronger now. Today she still suffers from what she experienced, but has new strength and a vision for her life.

Aim: To Support to operate a large grade 1-12 school (Eden Valley Academy) with approximately 800 refugee students in Mae La refugee camp

Target Group: 800 students in the refugee camp

Project Description:This project provides quality education to the young people who are in a refugee camp. The school also accepts some young people from some remote villages to the school.

Duration:60 months 01/01/2009 to 31/12/2013

Budget:23,511,925 Baht for 60 months, 4,599,203 Baht in 2009

Location:Mae La Refugee Camp, Tha Song Yang district, Tak

Karen/Burmese Refugee Education

During 2009 ADRA Thailand formally signed a partnership agreement with ZOA Refugee Care to progressively take over the operation and management of a Refugee Vocational Training Project in 7 refugee camps in Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Tak and Mae Hong Son provinces during a 3 phase process extending over 3 years and 8 months. Currently ADRA Thailand is in Phase I which is an 8 month period from November 2009 to June 2010.

During Phase I ADRA Thailand is working closely with ZOA to understand the project, develop new designs of operations, prepare a larger funding proposal for a further 3 year period and analyze management and operational systems. The current project offers training programs in a range of technical and traditional skill areas for refugees from Myanmar such as hairdressing / barbering, sewing / tailoring, child care / elderly care, agriculture, cooking / baking, welding / sheet metal work, small engine mechanics, knitting, blacksmithing, weaving and basketry.

It is planned for ADRA Thailand to take over operational management fully as of January 2011 with ZOA providing an advisory / monitoring function until they phase out in 2012.

Future Planning - Refugee Vocational Training Project

The ADRA summer camp was where I came to understand how the HAPPE project helped youth in our communities. When I was chosen to become one of the peer educators, the project staff encouraged us to attend activities, to gain experiences in talking to other youth, and to act and speak in public.

In the beginning, i was very shy and not so confident. I was embarrassed to talk about AIDS with others, but after a few months I gained more confidence and could openly talk to other peers. I learned about different teaching techniques and could see positive results of my work. My friends and villagers accepted my counseling skills about HIV/AIDS and birth control methods. My parents encourage and support me as they see how the project support young people within the Wiang Pa Pao communities. They have even started to make others aware of HIV/AIDS issues themselves!

I realized how beneficial the project was not only to others, but also to me. I learned so much and that has changed my way of thinking. I see my world with a much broader view now. These days I read more books, browse the internet to search for information, practice writing English, prepare HIV/AIDS instructional media materials with other peer educators and attend training courses to improve my skills. Now I have sufficient knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its related issues. I learned many useful techniques that will help me to get a job in the future. I know that I’m doing an important job and that has given me a new meaning to my life! Without ADRA my life would probably have taken a different path – and not a good one I fear. Now, I’m an open-minded person and have started to think about a vision for my life – a vision that can exceed the village boundaries and still benefit my people. ADRA has helped us to grow and to become mature and valuable to our communities. We were like little bushes, but ADRA made trees of us! Now we can strengthen others and provide shade for those who are in need. - Yim (Name changed to protect identity)

HIV/AIDS Peer to Peer Education Project

Aim: To bring timely, needed supplies to the people who are in trouble Provision of emergency supplies to approximately 4000 new refugee arrivals Water supply & sanitation systems, Hygiene kits, Medical supplies, School kits and Shelter materials

Beneficiaries:4,330 individuals

Donors:ADRA Network, Asia, International, Netherlands, Thailand, Private Donors

Duration:5 months July – December 2009

Budget:2,326,511 Baht for 5 months in 2009

Location:Nong Bua & Mae Usu, Tha Song Yang district, Tak

Emergency Response - Tha Song Yang New Refugee Arrivals Phase I - III

Aim: To strengthened HIV resilience among young people in Wiang Pa Pao district, in Chiang Rai province, Northern Thailand.

Target Group: • 8,000 young people (both in and out of schools in Wiang Pa Pao

district.• 4,000 students in 6 schools (Grade 5-12)

Project Description:This project provides HIV / AIDS education to school aged youth in 6 middle and high schools as well as surrounding communities and out of school youth via peer to peer methodologies, mass media (radio, newspapers, sporting events) and drop-in-centers.

Duration:36 months 1January/2008 to 31 December 2010

Budget: 12,408,464 Baht for 36 months, 3,542,130 Baht in 2009

Location: 6 Schools and 25 surrounding communities in Wiang Pa Pao District of Chiang Rai Province

HIV/AIDS Peer to Peer Education

My family lived peacefully until the attack came. We had transplanted our rice field recently and were looking forward to a good yield this coming harvest. We thought the wet season had brought plenty of rain and our gardens and the rice field would bring us extra cash needed for the next year.

When the attack came, I ran home from the field to gather my family and some items for cooking and sleeping and then we walked across the river with the rest of the refugees. We have now been in Noe Bo Camp for two weeks. At the moment we are staying with my aunt-in-law’s family but their tent is very small. We sleep like sardines in the tent. It is not so comfortable but it is a shelter and we are happy to be away from the pouring rain. Now I am trying to build a more permanent shelter of our own, but the rain makes it so difficult for me even to dig a decent hole in the ground to put down the bamboo frame for the house. So far none of my family are sick and I sincerely hope we stay healthy, but I can not hold on to hope much longerbecause we are now in the jungle with mosquitoes and also a limited water supply. Some people are getting diarrhoea already. Some of the refugees went back to their villages quietly to look, and they came back with tears as they knew there was nothing they could do to save the crops and what was left of their belongings.

Note: ADRA was involved in distributing basic items such as washing powder, toothpaste, bath soap, and assisted with patients’ referral to the nearest local hospitals. In the two weeks of emergency response, ADRA distributed 820 kilos of washing powder to 547 families, 3373 bars of soap for individuals, and 3155 tubes (173.5kg) of toothpaste for individuals over the age of two.

Project Loca*on Dura*on Beneficiaries DonorsTotalBudgetTHB/

USDBudgetin2009

Community

DevelopmentProject

(CDP)

NorthernThailand 45Months 9communi*es,ChiangRaiADRAAustralia,ADRA

Interna*onal24,461,509/714,863 5,008,863/150,869

KeepGirlsSafe

PhaseII&IIINorthernThailand 36Months

20,051individuals&12

villagecommuni*es

ADRAAustralia,ADRA

Interna*onal,ADRANorway,

ADRANetherlands

28,705,449/864,621 9,516,801/286,650

HIV/AIDSPeertoPeer

Educa*onProject

(HAPPE)

NorthernThailand 36MonthsTeensin6middle/high

schoolsChiangRai

ADRAAustralia,ADRA

Interna*onal,ADRANorway,

SwitzerlandADRAThailand

12,408,464/

373,748

3,542,130/

106,690

Karen/Burmese

RefugeeEduca*on

Project

WesternThailand 60Months

800Elementary‐high

schoolstudentsinMaeLa

Refugeecamp

ADRAAustraliaandPrivate

Donors

23,511,924/

708,190

4,599,203/

138,530

IntegratedArea

DevelopmentProgram

(IADP)

NorthernThailand 30Months4,432in16communi*es,

ChiangRai

ADRAAustralia,ADRA

Interna*onal,ADRACanada,

ADRAGermanyADRANorway

40,443,547/1,172,277 5,310,840/158,286

A]ainmentofMigrant

Women’sRightsand

En*tlement

WesternThailand 54Months

Migrantwomenworking

inMaeSotIndustrial

Zones

ADRAUK,DFID,ADRA

Norway

29,154,711/

878,1532,793,593/82,517

EmergencyResponse

PhaseI‐IIIWesternThailand 6Months

NewRefugeesarrivedat

ThaSongYangCamp

ADRANetwork,ADRAAsia,

ADRAInterna*onal,ADRA

Canada,ADRANetherlands,

ADRAThailand,Private

Donors

2,326,511/70,075 2,326,51/70,075

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“To value his own good opinion, a child has to feel that he is a worthwhile person. He has to have confidence in himself as an individual.”

- Sidonie Gruenberg

ADRABoardMembersPrSomchaiChuenjit(Chair)PrChanchaiKiatyanyongMs.PatcharapornSattayavaksakoolMr.DavidBellMrs.PanomwanWutisanMr.DanieldosSantosMrs.StephanieLeedhirakulPr.NipitponPongteekatasanaPr.RungsitSattayavaksakoolMr.BrendonIrvine

ADRAThailandADCOMMembersBrendonIrvine,CountryDirectorMarcAndreHenselRattanapornAnanyavongPhannawatCharoensiriTanasakSiriworananBrittCelineOldebråten

DonorPartnersADRAAsiaADRAAustraliaADRACanadaADRAFinlandADRAGermanyADRAInternationalADRANetherlandsADRANewZealandADRANorway

ADRASwitzerlandADRAUnitedKingdomPrivateDonor–IanTurner

Partners• ZOA• SocialActionForWomen(Local)• BurmaLawyerCouncil(Local)• VolunteerServicesOverseas• LabourLawClinic(Local)• MigrantWorkingGroup(Local)• CommitteefortheProtectionandPromotionofChildRights(Local)

• JointCommitteeforBurmeseAffairs(Local)

• CommunityBasedOrganization(Local)• MigrantAssistanceProgram(Local)• MirrorFoundation• ChiangRaiShelter• YMCA• ECPAT• GraceofShelter• SosaShelter• NewLifeCenter• DevelopmentandEducationProgramforDaughterandCommunity

• WorldVision• FamilyPlanningAssociation• LocalSchools• CreditUnion

• DistrictPublicHealthOfYice• Non‐formalEducationalCenter

BankingPartnersBankforAgricultureandAgriculturalCooperativesKasikornBankSiamCommercialBank

ADRA Thailand Board Members and Partners

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.”

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

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Annual report 2009