OUR MISSION
The mission of PDI is to assist local institutions in Southeast Asia to improve the quality of life of rural poor by initiating integrated health, community development, educational and environmental conservation projects.
PROGRAM AREAS
1) Integrated Community Development
2) Reproductive Health
3) Population and Environment
4) HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care (including Positive Partnerships)
5) Tsunami Relief and Reconstruction
6) NGO Sustainability
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPROACH
Each of these program areas places a strong emphasis on local participation, nurturing the belief that local people are best suited to shape and sustain their own development. In this regard, village communities are not only the beneficiaries, but also planners, managers and leaders. PDI also supports institution-building with local partner organizations.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 2005-2006
Chairman: Mechai Viravaidya, Member of the Senate, Thailand
Members: Alan Rosenfield, Columbia University
Malcolm Potts, University of California at Berkeley
Roger Short, Melbourne University
Thomas D'Agnes, University of Southern California and The Asian Development Bank
Wilas Lohitkul, Executive Director PDI
Tavatchai Traitongyoo, PDA
Gerald Blakeley III, Extech Instruments Corp.
Emeritus: Henry David, Albert Binger
OFFICES
PDI HAWAII
284 Ilikaa Place
Kailua Hawaii, 96734
U.S.A.
Phone: +(808) 254-1282
Fax: +(808) 254-6428
Contact: Thomas D’Agnes, President |
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PDI BANGKOK
6 Sukhumvit Soi 12
Bangkok 10110
THAILAND
Phone: +(662) 229-4611
Fax: +(662) 229-4632
Contact: Wilas Lohitkul, Executive Director |
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Youth democracy team learning about water storage and sanitation |
