Sustainability Report 2017

49 • The Population and Community Development Association promoted community empowerment through the Super Tambon project, using school-based approach, to promote income and develop local communities. Mechai Pattana School in Buriram was showcased as the model in successfully developing teachers, students and community leaders. Thanks to the project, over 8,000 families in Buriram, Nakorn Ratchasima and Krabi provinces have gained knowledge on community development. • The Vimuttayalaya Foundation organized the Dharma in the City project to promote dharma for city dwellers. Over 6,000 participants joined 4 activities in the project. In addition, the Grand Master Library in Chiang Rai was also established to be an information center of dharma principles and philosophies of noble monks all over the world. • The Sugree Charoensook Foundation promoted drug- free society and developed youth talents through music. In 2017, the “Folk Music Helps Children Stay Drug-free” project initiated a Thai traditional music band of students from Wat Lat Sai School in Wang Noi district, Ayutthaya. The project supported students to earn extra income from performances in the community. The project also provided over 500 students in Yala and other three southern provinces with musical learning skills. • The Football History Association of Thailand established a unique Museum of Siam Football Teams at Sanam Chandra Palace, Nakorn Pathom province to be the learning center with collections of historical information about football in Thailand. In 2017, more than 8,000 participants visited the museum. • The Duang Prateep Foundation has organized a project to promote drug-free communities for four consecutive years. The project has also supported community- based tourism of Wat Sapan in Klong Toey district in Bangkok, benefiting over 15,000 people. (413-1), (413-2)