Some schools that have completed the Peace Training programme have gone on to establish “Peace Clubs”, and contribute to peace education activities. ARF-Pattani’s role with these schools has therefore changed from that of a trainer to that of consultant, arranging meetings between the clubs to share what they have learnt and to develop relationships between the members.

After finishing the Youth Peace Clubs in schools, in early 2009 ARF-Pattani moved into working with young people in the villages most affected by the violence in the region. Many young people in the villages are poorly educated, very few progress further than high school; many only ever finish primary education.

This lack of education creates serious problems for young people in the villages. Many find it extremely difficult to find work in the cities, and some migrate to Malaysia. Those that stay become targets for drug gangs and terrorist organizations, which also draws attention from the army. ARF-Pattani offers skills training to unemployed young people to try and ensure that they don’t become part of the violence.

Posted by Kokaew Wongphan, 21 December 2009

Asian Resource Foundation Pattani (ARF-PATTANI)

Since 2005 ARF-Pattani has undertaken peacebuilding and sustainable development programs in Southern Thailand, and promotes inter-faith dialogue as central to resolving the regions conflict.

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Peace Volunteers in South Thailand

The peace volunteers are local people, who live and work in the areas affected by the violence. Around 60% are teachers – others come are deputy district officers, or come from community development authorities. Because they are from the area they know the culture, religion and nature of the people, better than any outsider. The training they have received has allowed them to built upon this local knowledge, using it alongside peacebuilding skills.

Peace Volunteers in South Thailand

By 2010, these 69 volunteers will have established a peace building project that extends in to high schools and villages (particularly villages that are experiencing religious based conflict).

Posted by Kokaew Wongphan, 21 December 2009

The Southern Border Province Administrative Centre (SBPAC)

SBPAC has been working for peace in South Thailand since October 2006 with the goal of increasing the participation of people across Thai society in the establishment of peace.

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