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RadGram: Weaving the Story of the Powerful Grandma

Activism, Arts, Environmental Issues, Poverty and Economic Rights, Public Health

RadGram: Weaving the Story of the Powerful Grandma

admin2019-06-18T14:57:55+00:00June 17th, 2019|Categories: Activism, Arts, Environmental Issues, Poverty and Economic Rights, Public Health|Tags: art and activism, environmental justice, ethical storytelling, Praveena Fernes, public health, RadGram, Thailand|

By Zoe Swartz and Praveena Fernes Our story begins with a radical grandma, Ranong Kongsean, who had a vision for uniting her friends through weaving in order to support her community’s fight for environmental justice. Ten years ago, a gold mine was built near Ranong’s village, Na Nong Bong in Thailand. Pollution from [...]

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Grassroots Storytelling from Thailand’s Healthcare System

Education, Environmental Issues, Indigenous Rights

Grassroots Storytelling from Thailand’s Healthcare System

admin2019-06-07T20:02:17+00:00April 18th, 2018|Categories: Education, Environmental Issues, Indigenous Rights|Tags: education, environmental justice, oral history, Praveena Fernes, public health, Thailand|

A guest post by Praveena Fernes, VOW Education Advisory Board Member. Read Part I of her full piece here, and Part II here. Last spring, I studied in rural Northeast Thailand and worked closely with human rights activists and healthcare providers to strengthen my understanding of sustainability and development. I met many villagers who have [...]