Population and Community Development Association

	Population and Community Development Association (PDA) Operations and Navigation Page
	PDA operates a wide variety of programs designed to serve and assist the rural poor of Thailand. These programs cover such diverse activities as free vasectomies, income generation programs at village level, forest replanting schemes, vegetable banks, industry relocation into rural areas, mobile health clinics, environmental education programs, and even a democracy project. This Web site has been designed to provide information on the many operations of PDA, grouped under several general activity areas. You are welcome to browse this site to discover how one organisation can make a difference to the lives of the rural poor in Thailand.
	Family Planning, Medical, AIDS Care and Prevention For over 24 years PDA has been involved in providing affordable access to health and medical services, as well as being on of the world's leading organisations dealing with population management, health care, AIDS awareness and education and sanitation.
	Environmental Programs of PDA A wide range of environmental activities are conducted by PDA, covering issues such as afforestation, water supply and sanitation, forest management, education and demonstration of alternative agricultural practices and fuel sources.
	Integrated Rural Development Programs A wide range of integrated rural development programs are operated by PDA, donor organisations along with Thai and International business.
	Cabbages and Condoms Restaurants The cabbage is a staple of rural Thailand, if the condom was as common then there would less of a population problem. The Cabbages and Condoms Restaurants in Thailand don't only present excellent Thai food, the food is guaranteed not to get you pregnant.
	International Development and Training Programs PDA is responsible for operating a variety of training and education programs for participants from throughout the Asia pacific region (ACPD), as well as undertaking development programs in neighbouring countries through Population Development International (PDI).
	Background, Media, Volunteer Programs, Links A summary of the aims and structure of PDA, including the principal staff, rural development initiatives, and regional centres. A contact list for those wishing to get in touch with PDA, as well as details on the volunteer programs and media activities.
	If you are interested in supporting any of the PDA activities, or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer (either affiliated with an International program or solo) you can contact PDA at the following address, or by email at pda@mozart.inet.co.th. Whilst it is not the intention of this Web site to solicit donations, the work of PDA always needs additional support, especially during these uncertain economic times in Thailand.