By Lucy | Author
Total Donation Received to Date: USD 1,046
Project Overview and Consolidation
During Months 10–12, the project focused on consolidating lessons and outcomes from earlier community engagement and pilot-level activities conducted throughout Months 1–9. Given the current level of funds raised through GlobalGiving, PDA prioritised responsible stewardship, monitoring, and sustainability of existing efforts rather than initiating new or expanded interventions.
Activities During This Period
Building on earlier consultations, training sessions, and small-scale gardening demonstrations carried out using existing organisational and local resources, PDA undertook the following during this quarter:
No new major infrastructure or large-scale inputs were introduced during this reporting period. GlobalGiving funds continue to be managed cautiously and reserved to ensure transparent and appropriate use when sufficient resources are available to proceed at scale.
Outcomes and Learning
Elderly participants continued to grow vegetables primarily for household consumption, contributing to reduced food expenses and improved daily nutrition. Many participants reported a strong sense of satisfaction in being able to maintain their gardens independently, reinforcing dignity, routine, and social value.
The project team also learned that gradual, low-intensity support combined with family involvement helps elderly participants sustain activities safely, even under constrained funding conditions.
Challenges
The key challenge remains the pace of fundraising on the GlobalGiving platform. While donor interest has been encouraging, available funds are still insufficient to fully implement or expand the project as originally designed.
Next Steps
In the next phase, PDA will:
Appreciation
We sincerely thank all donors for their continued support and encouragement. Every contribution helps sustain this project and brings us closer to strengthening food security, dignity, and self-reliance for rural elderly communities in Thailand.
By Lucy | Author
By Lucy | Author
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