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.

 

Our vision is for a high quality children’s village on 15 acres of land 17 kms from the city centre. Four (4) children’s homes, dining/kitchen area, laundry facilities, first aid centre, volunteer accommodation and four (4) units for teams and visitors plus a beautifully well equipped swimming pool have already been completed.

 

This beautiful children’s village opened mid 2008 for HIV/AIDS orphans and babies who cannot be cared for by AIDS suffering mothers. Currently (mid 2009) the village is home to six toddlers.

 

 

 

Sharon Dunk Phrae Advisor	Yu Angnoi Phrae Thai Manager

 

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.

 

Helen Hynes Project leader	Tik Thai project leader