Little Buddha Scoping Study
Announcement
On behalf of the Arigatou International New York Office and the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), we extend our deepest gratitude to all organizations for your invaluable collaboration to the scoping study, “Little Buddha: Exploring Child Protection in Buddhist Communities across Southeast Asia.” Your continuous support and contributions have been integral to the success of this project, enriching its depth and quality.
We are pleased to invite you to the official launch of the scoping study, which will be held on September 4th, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Thailand time. This event will be an opportunity to share the findings of our research and discuss the next steps in promoting and protecting the rights of children within Buddhist communities, including monastic and Dhamma schools in Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Thailand.
To assist with our planning, kindly fill out your Zoom registration by August 31st, 6:00 PM Thailand time. After completing the registration process, you will receive the Zoom link, meeting ID, and password.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We eagerly look forward to your participation in the launch event.
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This initiative originated from the 2017 Bangkok Consultation held by Arigatou International and ECPAT International, where Buddhist leaders and representatives from key secular organizations gathered to discuss the role of faith communities in preventing violence against children. As a result, the Asian Network of Buddhists for Child Protection (ABC Network) was established as part of INEB, aiming to prevent all forms of violence against children and promote their rights.
Your organization’s dedication to this cause and active participation as a country partner have been instrumental in achieving the project’s objectives. The insights and contributions from your teams have greatly enhanced efforts to create safer environments for children in Buddhist communities.
We look forward to celebrating our collective efforts at the launch event and continuing our partnership to promote the well-being and protection of children.
Once again, thank you for your invaluable support, and we look forward to your participation in the launch event.
