1 A presentation to: All Together in Dignity Fourth World

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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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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


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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


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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)

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Thank youfor joining ATD Fourth World'sefforts to end Extreme Poverty

Documents

1 A presentation to: All Together in Dignity Fourth World