Launching Our Feasibility Study on Physical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Needs Support for Explosive Ordnance (EO) Victims and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Thailand: Centering on Survivors’ Needs
ASEAN REGIONAL MINE ACTION CENTER
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Bangkok, 31 October 2024, ARMAC initiated a crucial collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand, to advance our shared commitment to victim assistance. Led by our Executive Director, Ms. Rothna Buth, along with the Victim Assistance (VA) project team, Prof. Cho Jai Kook from Yonsei University, and our partners at SingHealth, we joined DEP’s Ms. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, Director of Strategy and Planning and Ms. Nantsnoot Suwannawut Director of International Coorporaton, who provided a comprehensive overview of the DEP’s impactful work, offering our team deeper insights into the vital support available and areas where needs remain.
The focus of this feasibility study is clear: we are here to listen, learn, and put the needs of EO survivors first. By assessing gaps in physical and mental health services for EO survivors in Thailand, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam, we aim to build a pathway toward improved healthcare support and a better quality of life for those affected.
This is just the beginning. With the generous support of the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund and our valued local partners, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand – ASEAN Department, DEP, Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC), and the Joint Civil Affairs, Royal Thai Armed Forces, we are committed to expanding essential services. In the days ahead, we’ll work alongside healthcare providers, local communities, and dedicated partners to ensure that EO survivors’ voices are heard and that their needs remain at the heart of our work.
Stay tuned for more updates from the field and our upcoming National Consultative Workshop in Thailand. Together, we’re building a safer, more inclusive future.
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