BAN MEATA CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
PHRAE
THE NAME "BAN MEATA" LITERALLY MEANS:"A MERCY FILLED HOUSE OR VILLAGE"
Phrae is a beautiful progressive city in the north of Thailand, only three hours drive of Chiang Mai. It is a very fertile area, producing two crops of rice per year. However, this province also has a considerable HIV/AIDS problem with many children being orphaned by this hideous epidemic.
Originally our vision was for a high quality children's village on 15 acres of land 17 kms from the city centre. Three children's homes, dining/kitchan area, laundry facilities, first aid centre and four units for teams and visitors, plus a beautifully well equipped swimming pool have already been completed.
This beautiful children's village opened mid 2008 with four baby girls and one two year old boy. AIDS orphans and babies who cannot be cared for by AIDS suffering mothers are the target group for this project.
Our ongoing vision is to see two more children's homes, a recreational centre along with an administration centre, staff parking, kindergarten and school. Funding is required.
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Sharon Dunk
Phrae Advisor |
Yu Angnoi
Phrae Thai Manager
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Bringing hope and the love of God to AIDS victims
The Mercy International / House of Mercy Foundation dedicated team works in the Phrae local community with a focus on children and families impacted by HIV / AIDS.
This program includes practical support, assistance, friendship and encouragement to approximately 40 families.
Kids Club and Let’s Go
These two amazing programs are geared to bring hope and a future to disadvantaged children. Kids club is an outreach to children in the local community and Let’s Go programs are geared for local schools
Both programs assist children in English language, personal health and life skills development. All is presented in an atmosphere of God’s love and creative, fun filled ways.
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Helen Hynes
Project leader |
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