BAN MEATA - HOME FOR HIV/AIDS CHILDREN
Khon Kaen
The name "Ban Meata" literally means: "A mercy filled house or village"
Jean Dunk
Advisor
Chanapa Chaitumma (Dtim)
Khon Kaen Thai Manager
Mercy International / House of Mercy Foundation is committed to assist and care for children in Thailand with the HIV + virus. Ban Meata Khon Kaen is home to forty HIV+ children and teenagers. They have found provision, protection, support and acceptance in a loving, caring environment. These children now have a hope for a long and healthy future because of this program and the goodness of God.
Ban Meata is located in the heart of Khon Kaen, Thailand's fourth largest city and one of the country's worst AIDS affected districts.
Mercy International / House of Mercy Foundation is currently paying for a beautiful piece of land on the outskirts of the city of Khon Kaen. The tree-studded 3.2 acres site has water and electricity connected, plus a good size dam. The property also has two well built homes - one with two bedrooms and the other has three.
The land is approximately 6 km from the present centre and only 1½ km from the hospital. There is also a good school close by, as well as a high school which several of our teenagers already attend. Further funds are required to finalise the purchase.
Preliminary plans of excellent facilities have been drawn up. The new centre will cater for 50% more HIV children than are currently being given hope and a future.
Mercy International / House of Mercy are seeking finances so as to commence building in January 2012. A building team is already committed for that date, and Mercy International invites other tradesmen to enlist for this venture.