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Piloki Village: Homestay Tourism and Fish Raising Project
Dairy Goats Lending Project
Piloki Village: Homestay Tourism and Fish Raising Project
Piloki Village is one of the villages in western Thailand that was affected by the building of the dam. This village is only accessible by boat and at the nearest point it takes a hour to reach. As a result of this economic and social isolation, poverty, disease, and lack of health care and education have threatened the health and family stability of this community. The village is a mix of Karen, Mon, Thai, and Burmese ethnic group. We have set up a fish raising livelihood project funded by BCTFN (British Community in Thailand Foundation for the Needy) So far there are a total of 26 floating fish pens set up near the village. The people of Piloki are requesting 25 more pens so that this project will make a lasting difference. We are currently seeking funding to complete this request.
Homestay Tourism
To assist further this village economically, we helped the village organize a homestay tourism program so that they can generate their own income within their own village. Tourist who are looking for a quite and beautiful place with very friendly people will find this village a good place to explore. Go fishing with the villagers, learn back strap style clothe weaving, learn Karen style cooking, teach English in the primary school, explore the 200 feet high waterfall, and other activities.
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Dairy Goat Lending Project
This project involves purchasing and lending goats to families in nearby villages. There was an initial purchase of six nanny goats and one male goat. Of these, the male goat and many of the females were lent out to willing families in a nearby village. There, the females are being impregnated. After the offspring are able to take care of themselves, the goats will be returned to Baan Dada so that they can be lent out to another village. This process is repeated continuously, resulting in an ever increasing number of goats for the local residents.
Excess male goats can be sold, if desired, and nanny goats can be used for milk production. At first, this milk can be used for personal consumption. Once milk production exceeds the needs of the recipient families, Baan Dada will start acting as a collection point. This milk can be sold for profit. Some of the milk will also be purchased by Baan Dada, to be consumed by the children living there and at another home in Sangklaburi.
This project’s main objective is to act as a relief program, but it does not merely provide relief. It also provides a means for families to start up a small-scale business, while providing the foundation with an increasing capacity to include and help local families. The only input from the families involved is effort in caring for the goats.
With your support, we would like to extend this project to other surrounding communities in the future. If you are interested, then please refer to contact us.
Pictures are here.