Project WIN: Grassroots Partnerships for Thailand

Project Protein is in place and operational at Village Number Four, Chiang Dao.  Our focus now is Village Five but we'll stay in touch with Chiang Dao and all the other villages. Just last month we replenished the flock of laying hens at Village Three and stocked the pond with new fish, thanks to a private donation.  Still, it's time for an informal accounting.  Our formal financial report, coming soon, will have the details. Village Number Four, Chiang Dao In addition to hundreds of hours of donated labor, we received greatly  needed financial support: Australia New Zealand Women's Group  supported Village Number Three, and 10,000 baht was left over from their donation.  We used it toward the raised-bed vegetable gardens at Village Four.  The American International League of Florence donated 24,000 baht to implement the Five Step Cleanup Day including providing the recycle bins,  training in conservation and recycling, equipment maintenance, and record-

The village has its new concrete fish pond complete with a thousand baby fish, thanks to hard work by the villagers and  Project Protein volunteers.  Chiang Mai Expats Club paid for all the materials, which made the fish pond possible. They made this banner to celebrate

Dateline January 20, 2018 Khun Sab welcomed three distinguished visitors today: Project WIN Board President Yvonne Ziegler, Friend of Khun Sab Village Debbie Singh of Perth, donor of the new chicken flock, and Project WIN founder and director Thongin Nuntarat. Debbie shows two members of her flock with Project director Ajarn Thongin. These hens are top-quality, fully vaccinated stock ready to produce for up to three years. Debbie presents Teacher Aey with a surprise donation to restock the catfish pond. The tall boy in the center is 10, the student manager of the local Project Protein.      Thongin and President Ziegler share a moment. Some of the children gather around fresh supplies from Project WIN The visitors brought the kids' favorite orange treat

It's a tradition with Project Protein to put on a big celebration when a village completes all its target projects.  It normally coincides with Thai Children's Day in January.  For two days there are hands-on lessons to review and reinforce new agricultural methods, and lots of games, contests, and entertainment.  Project Volunteers join in the fun, and help create a joyful experience of learning and fun  for everyone.  This year at Chiang Dao was no exception.   Take a look: