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Together in Dignity: Striving to End Extreme Poverty

Join us in ending extreme poverty, supporting families through education and culture. Learn about our global initiatives and how you can get involved.

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Together in Dignity: Striving to End Extreme Poverty

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  1. A presentation to: All Together in Dignity Fourth World

  2. The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $1.25 per day 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$1.25 a day in 2005 In Thailand more than 1 million people leaves with less of 1US$/day *The World Bank. Press Release No:2009/065/DEC

  3. Extreme poverty cannot be reduced to an economic measurement ATDFOURTH 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

  4. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Our Vision A harmonious society free from extreme poverty Our Mission To bridge the gap between families living in poverty and mainstream society and foster effective participation of all to break down chronic poverty Our Goals • 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

  5. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty To sum up : 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

  6. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty ATDFOURTH WORLDin Thailand • Action with families • living in extreme • poverty • Bangkok Noi district • Thon Buri district Learning from programs and individual initiatives • Si Saket

  7. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Presence and action in the communities Street libraries Festival of learning Special events Held weekly on Saturday & Sunday under Arun Amarin Bridge and Thon Buri communities Shri NaKorn Kaun-Kun Ecological Park Loi Krathong festival To promote their access to knowledge, culture and education Sharing families aspirations for change

  8. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Promotion of ATD’s message / Public relation t Partnership Networking Meeting with Authorities Program at the National Commission of Human Rights at Bangkok “Call to action” with students at Thammasat University Meeting with Mr Paiboon Minister of Social Development and Human Security in 2007 To inform and mobilize citizens, civil society, authorities and institutions Learning from each other, developing partnerships

  9. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Mobilize Thai volunteers / friends Volunteering Fund raising Get-Together Affirming culture and heritage Garage sale organized by Friends of ATD Foundation Open dinner every Wednesday evening Giving people from all walks of life the opportunity to volunteer their time and energy Strengthening ATD Fourth World in Thailand

  10. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Through… Over 100,000 members worldwide 400 international Volunteers working full time around the world in 30 countries In Thailand:university professors, teachers, program coordinators, consultants, international organization officers, human rights defenders, retired teachers, interpreters, business men, artists, students, etc... arevolunteering their time and talents 5 international full time Volunteers in Thailand: They are Filipino, French, and Thai

  11. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Our main achievements • 30 years of commitment in communities living in depressed areas of Bangkok Knowledge and trust gained through long-term relationship with the families Activities promoting “art & culture” to children Discussion forums with adults on issues that matter to their lives Opening of the About 100 families are attending ATD programs each year

  12. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Our main achievements (cont’d)‏ • Friends of ATD Foundation legally set up in 1992 • Providing genuine support to volunteers • Public Celebrations of October17 (International Day for the Eradication of Poverty)‏ • Organization/participation in anti-poverty related seminars • Ongoing fundraising efforts Oct 17, 2008. UNESCO

  13. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Recent highlights • 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 • 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)

  14. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty • 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 T

  15. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Corporate Social Responsibility You can help • 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 • Corporate partners’ employees are encouraged to : • Join teaching activities in the community center • Join the Friends of ATD Foundation • Create fundraising events

  16. 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 : atdfwbkk@atd-fourthworld.org Address : 84/1 Soi Kingplu, Sathorn 11 Bangkok 10120, Thailand Website: www.atd-fourthworld.org • Account name : ATD Fourth world Account Number : 004-2-15037-4 Bank : Siam Commercial bank (savings account)‏

  17. Striving together to end Extreme Poverty Thank you for joining ATD Fourth World's efforts to end Extreme Poverty T

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