Andaman Soul Project
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Conservation of the Moken arts and culture
So that Moken youth do not lose their cultural heritage, they will be taught about the history and practical side of Moken art and cultural performances such music and dance. Most Moken youth already know some traditional Moken dances, music and art however what they know is only a fraction of their traditional cultural heritage. Community leaders are concerned that as Moken elders are dying out much of the cultural knowledge and heritage that they hold will not be passed on younger Moken generations. Moken community members would like to have this knowledge passed on before it is lost forever.
Moken are marginalized from normal Thai society; most live in poverty and are unable to access skilled and well paid, this project activity intends to provide vocational training for Moken youth. The vocations will be selected with the participation of Moken community leaders and youth to ensure that the vocations are culturally and practically appropriate. Community leaders and youth will encourage other youth to join the training.
Sea Gypsy Song
Moken community.
leaders and members will be trained in how to gather data regarding their community so that that data may be used to analyse trends in the Moken community regarding education, health, rights, population and birth registration. The results of the data analysis can be used in future development project designs as the Moken community will be able to see more clearly what their needs are.
Haad Sai Sai Dam Island Project.
New environmental education center and nature trail.Protection of 400 acres of forest and 400 marine acres for 10 years.
Forest covers most of this beautiful island in Ranong Islands National Park. It is full of economically valuable trees, including teak, ironwood, and eaglewood, and villagers use forest herbs and tuber crops for food and medicine.
The forest is also alive with endangered wildlife. The Sunda pangolin, one of the most trafficked mammals in Asia, is just one step away from being classified extinct in the wild. So is the great hornbill, one of three hornbill species left on the island. (People drove other species of these showy birds extinct by deforestation and hunting.)
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MR.Juckgrit Chaisupa
Email: andaman-soul@hotmail..com
Project Manager