Thailand  Saturday October 30th 2010

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Thailand


Thailand Charity Partners

Yoga Aid supports a small number of charities in each country, with an emphasis on local charities

Founded in1991, the Green World Foundation is a non-profit organization which collaborates with youth, educators, practitioners, and community leaders throughout Thailand.
Green World Foundation develop and design:

  • Environmental education programs to stimulate enquiring minds and instil a knowledgeable appreciation of the environment.
  • High quality materials such as nature guides, nature investigation and training module packages, handbooks and other educational resource materials.

  • Website to promote environmental literacy providing a wide range of news and views.


Uses three fundamental aspects of yoga to create lasting change in African communities: Unity, Possibility and Non-Violence. Hundreds of students in Kenya and Nairobi, many of whom have been personally affected by HIV/AIDS and living on less than $2 per day have had the opportunity to develop their lives, communities and livelihoods by participating in the activities of the Africa Yoga Project.
Widereaching and inclusive, the project introduces young people to the balancing practice of yoga but also provides educational scholaships, job training, food stipends and housing and health services. Their inspiring work promotes peace, community, wellness and hope for those in need.