Posts Tagged with "Burmese migrant workers"
BKK Urban Garden Project
We don’t usually think about overcrowded slums and packed out apartments when we’re discussing going green. However, ISOS is proud to announce it’s first “green” project to assist the urban poor. Project Managers: Dwight Turner, Hy Martin Target: The urban poor (Bangkok’s poorest residents including Thais, refugees, and Burmese migrants). Goal: Make a garden accessible in poor [...]
Continue reading...Living Water Donation Drive “The Heat Made Me Do It”
Friday, March 6, 2009
The end of the scorching Thai year is approaching! Join In Search of Sanuk (ISOS) as we relieve the economic heat off of Bangkok’s Burmese migrant workers by donating new and used items. “…economic downturn is making everyone sweat, especially the people at the bottom of the ladder.” When: From Now Until Song Kran 2009 Why: SongKran, the [...]
Continue reading...Spotlight: Living Water Center
Friday, March 6, 2009
The Story: We heard about Living Water Center (LWC) after 100 Friends got word of our work with the Bangkok Refugee Center. LWC specifically aims to meet the needs of Burmese migrants who find themselves in Bangkok. Target: Migrant workers in Bangkok who are working in the construction industry, factories, and industries involving children. Goal: To provide [...]
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- Dwight Turner: Thanks Catherine, of course please let me know when you're ready to join. It would be a great way to meetup finally....
- Catherine: I agree - what a great post. Visiting the prisons of Thailand is something I plan to do (eventually). I couldn't imagine being so helpless as well as ...
- Dwight Turner: Heidi, thanks for the huge compliment. It has been great to get connected with you over the last few days....
- Heidi Massey: I am blown away by this piece. You painted a picture so real I felt as though I was there, with increasing heart rate to match. I could feel your sa...
- Dwight Turner: Sure thing. Yes, lets discuss some ways to get some guys out soon. Thanks again for all you do, especially for putting up with me....
- Dwight Turner: Thanks both of you. I will try to get some other posts coming with similar content. There are lots of cool things happening in Bangkok. -D...
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
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