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BUDDHISM FOR DEVELOPMENT
I.
Introduction
1. Background: BFD is a multi-disciplinary local NGO with
operational bases in Battambang and Banteay Meanchay provinces. BFD’s
philosophy emphasises the traditional concepts of Buddhism with the belief that
these can be applied and integrated into community development and the
Cambodian way of life.
2. Objectives: To raise the quality of life of the population by
increasing their well being, respect for the law, good job and occupation, savings,
and mutual assistance, and by promoting a sustainable livelihood for
individuals an interdependent society, and the preservation of nature.
3. Counterparts/Partners: PACT, Konrad Adenauer
Foundation, Terre des hommes Netherlands, Enfants du Mekong, Buddhism for
Development International
4. Activities: Education, Capacity Building, Health, Income
Generating Activities, Agriculture, Environment.
5.
Location :
Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Odor Meanchey (soon)
II.
The Activities Related to Mekong
Tree
Nursery in pagodas, Tree Planting, Environmental awareness, Community Forestry.
Further more, BFD also provides environmental awareness programs related to
environmental problems affecting the Tonle Sap Lake such as deforestation,
siltation, and wildlife depletion.
- Contact Person |
: Heng Monychenda,
Director |
- Address |
: Wat Anlongvil
Monastery, Khum Anlongvil, Srok
Sanke, Battambang |
- Fax/Phone |
: (855) 53 370 041 |
- Mobile |
: 016 881 521 |
- E-mail |