Promoting Volunteerism in Thailand
In collaboration with Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, UNDP has helped to set up a “National Centre for Giving and Volunteerism” (NCGV), which is aimed at promoting a spirit of giving and volunteering in Thai society, and increasing the number of Thai volunteers working in developing countries – both in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. The Centre is now fully operational and works closely with government agencies, civil society groups and the private sector.
UNDP Thailand’s International Partnership for Development Programme is supporting this centre through the creation of a knowledge base and a web network to connect it with volunteer resources through government agencies, universities and civil society organisations across Thailand. The knowledge base is also connecting potential volunteers with technical, academic and research opportunities.
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