Young people from Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand & Vietnam met in late Oct 2010 in Bangkok to share their ideas about trafficking and exploitation with their governments.
Culturally, young people in the region are discouraged from challenging authority and speaking out on issues that affect them. So it was a unique sight to see Mekong youth using theatre, puppetry and illustration to showcase strategies to combat human trafficking.
"I'm happy when I have dialogue with our government. I can say my opinion and they respect my ideas, listen to me and encourage me." explains Kollell, a 19 year old delegate from Cambodia.
Brett-Louise Woods from World Vision's VGen movement travelled to Bangkok to encourage the young delegates. This blog captures her inspiring moments from her time there...
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Monday, 10 January 2011
I have found the next Justin Bieber. As someone in my twenties I shouldn’t admit to Bieber-fever; but there’s something about a young person finding excessive fame through a YouTube clip that excites the Gen Y in me.
The next superstar’s name is Boon, and although his hair rivals Justin ...
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Tuesday, 14 December 2010
I have a confession to make.
I arrived in Bangkok a day early for my trip. Instead of heading out to see the incredible sights of the exotic, ancient and spiritual Thailand, I went shopping. I followed the herd of my fellow sweaty foreigners as they made their way to ...
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Wednesday, 1 December 2010
I’m not much of a crier. This can be quite handy, being able to keep it together when meeting people living in poverty, and seeing what they face up to every day.
It doesn’t mean I’m not moved by the horrendous, often exploitative and confronting conditions they’re forced to live ...
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Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Mossy is a 15 year old girl who lives on the border of Thailand and Laos. If Mossy and I had gone to school together, I’m pretty sure we would have been best friends.
Mossy is hilarious.
She is confident and passionate: I’ve watched her address government officials without nerves. ...
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Friday, 5 November 2010
From chaotic Bangkok we headed out to the Thai border town of Mae Sot.
We weaved through lush green mountains and it felt like I was escaping to a jungle paradise. But once in the bustling centre of Mae Sot I realised it’s truly an industrial town, fuelled by migrant ...
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