UPLift--Poverty Alleviation For The Ultra-Poor

UPLift is a program designed to empower communities on the Thai/Burmese border that lack food security, opportunities for income, and education. Through the use of small grants and skills trainings, these families receive the opportunity to pull themselves out of poverty without having to rely on external aid indefinitely.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Garden Update -- Min Ma Haw School


After three months of planning and working with Khom Loy, the faculty and students at Min Ma Haw school in Mae Sot, Thailand have one of the best gardens we have ever been a part of!
 
 
They have over 15 large raised beds producing multiple types of vegetables, 10 papaya trees, a large gourd stage, a compost building, homemade organic fertilizers, a seed nursery area, a water tank and plenty of experience!  They are now able to collect a basket of vegetables every day for use in their dormitory meals.
 
 
In addition, the staff at Min Ma Haw have made this excellent slideshow to present the project, from its humble beginnings to its present-day form.  Thanks to Min Ma Haw staff and Tom Mannell for sharing these with us.  Enjoy!