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BUDDHISM FOR DEVELOPMENT

(BFD)

 

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.    

 

 

III.             Contact Details

 

- 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

: bfd@forum.org.kh