Working Principles of Ban Yindee
Every child will be cared for in a way that he or she will grow up in a substitute family with an atmosphere of security, and overflowing with love, until they have received adequate education to go out and have an occupation and take care of and improve themselves in the following five areas:
1). Physical
Every child has parents who nurture them with love and security, receiving each one as a full member of the family without conditions and with solid, lasting relationships. Parents will love all children equally, and children of all ages will relate to each other as brothers and sisters, as one family. Each child will be safe, and will be nourished with food from all five food groups. They will be provided with clothing and good health care, including vaccinations against various illnesses, and regular health check-ups.
2).Social
Ban Yindee is located in the community of Phae Wangkhum Ngoen, which is a loving community of people who depend on and help each other. There is healthy fellowship and a community atmosphere throughout the village.
3).Education
Education is an important thing for every child to receive. It is therefore necessary to plant that importance in their minds, and to provide for and direct their education at each age level.
3.1. Elementary Education
Children ages 6 to 7 will enter the local government school (Jedi Maekhrua School). They will learn all subjects alongside other children in the general population. Subjects will include reading, writing, Thai and English languages, as well as other general subjects.
3.2. Secondary Education
Following elementary level education the children will have the opportunity to study an additional six years, in preparation for future career opportunities. After an initial three years of secondary school, they will choose between three more years of either technical or regular education in preparation for university.
Primary Goal The goal is for each child in the project to complete six years of secondary education.
3.1. Elementary Education
Children ages 6 to 7 will enter the local government school (Jedi Maekhrua School). They will learn all subjects alongside other children in the general population. Subjects will include reading, writing, Thai and English languages, as well as other general subjects.
3.2. Secondary Education
Following elementary level education the children will have the opportunity to study an additional six years, in preparation for future career opportunities. After an initial three years of secondary school, they will choose between three more years of either technical or regular education in preparation for university.
Primary Goal The goal is for each child in the project to complete six years of secondary education.
4).Psychological
Children who lack security and caring, who have psychological pain and scars, and who have not been treated, will grow into troubled, selfish and manipulative adults. This is because in their hearts they have not received genuine love and security. It is therefore essential to provide psychological care to them beginning from childhood.
5).Spiritual
The spiritual side of all human beings contains a conscience. This is the most important part. Therefore every child must have love, morality and justice from childhood. As the proverb states, "Softwood is easy to shape; old wood is hard to shape."