36. Thailand's Remarkable Bamboo Schools

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Inspiring Solutions for a Better World

Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley

44 episodes

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Stories of remarkable individuals and organizations making a difference in the world. From entrepreneurs and activists to educators and healthcare professionals, we showcase people who are bringing about positive change in their communities, locally, globally, and digitally. Join us as we learn from these inspiring individuals and explore the innovative solutions they have developed to address some of today's most vexing challenges. Produced by the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley Podcast and Zoom Host: Rushton Hurley Podcast Producer: Elton Sherwin

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36. Thailand's Remarkable Bamboo Schools

Inspiring Solutions for a Better World

33 minutes 30 seconds

8 months ago

36. Thailand's Remarkable Bamboo Schools

Students play an important role in the management of the school which empowers them to bring social and economic development to their communities, as well as learn leadership, empathy and compassion.

In 1974, our speaker, Mechai Viravaidya, launched the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) to combat Thailand's soaring population growth rate. Using unconventional methods and humor, he made contraceptives widely accessible, leading to a significant reduction in the growth rate to 0.5% by 2003.

The Bamboo School, founded in 2008, stands as a beacon of lifelong learning and socioeconomic advancement.

Mechai’s remarkable achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the United Nations Population Award and the Bill and Melinda Gates Award for Global Health.

To learn more, go to:

http://www.mechaifoundation.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnmLeWYj6J0

https://youtu.be/iphYDcCNoR4?si=dTHqZa93EZHHs-G-

https://www.ted.com/talks/mechai_viravaidya_how_mr_condom_made_thailand_a_better_place_for_life_and_love?subtitle=en

https://tinyurl.com/MVFdocuments (a folder with articles and more)