aBOUT THE PROJECT
Project Khon Kaen is a health expedition project run by HealthEx International in partnership with World Harvest Foundation. This project first started in 2011 and this year would be its ninth year running.
The team last year consisted of 22 medical student, 5 doctors from UK and Thailand as well as 8 translators and volunteers from World Harvest Foundation and they set out to serve the people of Khon Kaen in Northern Thailand, one of the impoverished and underdeveloped urban communities in the whole of Thailand.
The project lasted a total of 12 days and visited 4 villages and schools located there including the railway slum communities where the poorest members of society reside, often left abandoned and neglected. There was also a day of experiential learning where the members of the project were given the opportunities to plant crops in a field and experience the life of a farmer in Khon Kaen.
The team last year consisted of 22 medical student, 5 doctors from UK and Thailand as well as 8 translators and volunteers from World Harvest Foundation and they set out to serve the people of Khon Kaen in Northern Thailand, one of the impoverished and underdeveloped urban communities in the whole of Thailand.
The project lasted a total of 12 days and visited 4 villages and schools located there including the railway slum communities where the poorest members of society reside, often left abandoned and neglected. There was also a day of experiential learning where the members of the project were given the opportunities to plant crops in a field and experience the life of a farmer in Khon Kaen.
what we do
Health screenings in primary schools
- The team provided health screening for students from a total of 4 primary schools.
- A general examination of their health was assessed and this included vision or hearing defects, dental issues, motor abnormalities, heart, lung or gastrointestinal problems. Problems which were specifically looked into included BMI, dental caries and visual acuity for which referrals would be given.
- Stock taking of the medications were carried out and the team organised the pharmacy to dispense medication.
- Mobile clinics were conducted for 2 villages and they were held in the communal village spaces. They saw approximately 70 people each day.
- The team provided health checkups, medication and lifestyle advice for the villages. In addition, donated multivitamins and toothbrushes were distributed.
- The team which consisted of one senior clinical student, four pre-clinical students and a translator were led by a local health visitor to visit non-ambulatory patients.
- Education of basic dental hygiene and hand washing
- Taught useful first aid techniques such as CPR, burns management, Heimlich Manoeuvre and basic emergency management to older school children
- Education regarding eye health
- Education on leading a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and general lifestyle e.g. sleep
- Participants helped with Non Thon School's English learning camp for a day
- Participants helped out at the WHF camp for half a day
About the team
The team consisted of around 22 medical students, 5 doctors from UK and Thailand as well as 8 translators and volunteers from World Harvest Foundation last year.
Programme details
Estimated Programme Dates
The project will run around end June - August 2019 this year.
Programme Sample
This was the programme for Project Khon Kaen in 2018. Activities can be subjected to change to suit the needs of the villagers.
This was the programme for Project Khon Kaen in 2018. Activities can be subjected to change to suit the needs of the villagers.
Project Location
The project will be carried out in the surrounding villages of Khon Kaen, Thailand, namely Kham Bon, Non Thon and Nong Ben
The project will be carried out in the surrounding villages of Khon Kaen, Thailand, namely Kham Bon, Non Thon and Nong Ben
Accommodations
The team lived at Hotel Piman, Khon Kaen, Thailand last year. This is subject to change.
The team lived at Hotel Piman, Khon Kaen, Thailand last year. This is subject to change.
Facilities
- Shower heaters were available
- WIFI was available
About our partner ngo - World harvest foundation
Overview
World Harvest Foundation was founded in 2004. It is a nonprofit organization committed to aiding children at risk by working with their families to transform the communities in which they live. The Foundation sponsors projects that aim to break cycles of poverty through educational, capability development, family support and training, and social and spiritual programs. Led by directors, Dorothy and Mike Jason, World Harvest Foundation is presently based in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
World Harvest Foundation was founded in 2004. It is a nonprofit organization committed to aiding children at risk by working with their families to transform the communities in which they live. The Foundation sponsors projects that aim to break cycles of poverty through educational, capability development, family support and training, and social and spiritual programs. Led by directors, Dorothy and Mike Jason, World Harvest Foundation is presently based in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Vision Statement
- To pioneer and promote, encourage and empower movements for unity and community transformation
Mission Statement
- To synergize efforts among likeminded groups to touch and transform whole communities
- To educate children at risk and strengthen families toward holistic transformation
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Funding
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