Project to promote careers with basketry

“Some younger siblings have to take care of the disabled or the patient is at home. Can't go out but when we took the basketry to teach Coordinate materials to deliver. He had a job to take back home to do. Help support families, generate income, and have activities to connect with others in the community as well.”

In addition to caring for children, SOS Children’s Villages Thailand has extended assistance to nearby communities with a project to promote occupation with basketry in Nong Khai province, with the distribution of raw materials such as bamboo and organized a workshop for making basketry for the villagers Focusing on the family as a starting point for a career and can be self-reliant.

Each community will weave differently, such as rice basket and steamed rice cooking, which are products that can generate income for the family as well. It can be both the main job and the supplementary job. Together, they can help both the elderly, middle-aged and young people to build relationships between villagers in all ages as well.