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BUDDHIST DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AND SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENT

(BDASE)

 

 

I.                   Introduction

 

1.     Background: BDASE was formed in 1993. It consists of the Buddhist monks and nuns, religion elders and Buddhist people.

 

2.     Objectives:

 

-         to increase the awareness of environment  and community forestry protection through Buddhist religion and

 

-   To increase rice yields by using natural fertilizers.

 

3.     Counterparts/Partners: NGO Forum, CARERE and Concern.

 

4.     Activities:

 

·        Established dry season rice with provision of 15 tons of rice seeds.

·        Initiated community forestry and community development projects.

·        Clearance of floating debris from old rivers and using this water to produce organic fertilizer compost for tree and rice cultivation. 

·        Environmental education and awareness raising through monks and nuns.

 

5. Location: Pursat Province 

 

 

II.                The Activities Related to Mekong

 

·        Clearance of floating debris from old rivers and using this water to produce organic fertilizer compost for tree and rice cultivation.

·        Environmental education and awareness about natural resource and forestry of the Tonle Sap catchment area.

·        Create community forestry

 

 

III.             Contact Details

 

     - Contact Person                    : Phum Phavate, Director

     - Address                     : Watt Peal Ngek, Sam Peuo Meas District, Pursat Provice

     - Post                         : CCC Box: 200