5-Year Plan
for Omgoi Project
April 2001 to April 2006
Main Purpose of the Omgoi Project
The main purpose of the Omgoi Project is
to develop all aspects of the individual lives and community
life of the tribal people in Omgoi in accordance with the principles,
values, and Teachings of Baha'u'llah. Because of the vital role
education plays in the social and economic development process,
the Project places special emphasis on improving the education
of women, youth, and children, and aims to become a major regional
training center for them.
The Focus of the Development
- Capacity Building
In line with the goals of the Baha'i Foundation
of Thailand, the Project aims to develop the tribal communities
by focusing on building the capacity of the tribal people and
their institutions to apply the principles, concepts and Teachings
of the Revelation of Baha'u'llah to the various aspects of daily
life, so that through consultation, they can make profound decisions
about their spiritual and material progress, and then implement
these decisions. In this way, the Project will enable the tribal
communities to uplift themselves, become self-sufficient and
self-reliant, and also establish consistent patterns of positive
change, both in the spiritual and material condition of their
individual lives and their communities.
The Development of Human Resources
Developing human resources is a vital part
of the Project's activities because this is essential to effective
social progress. Training programs are held to build the capacity
of the tribal people, communities, and institutions by developing
necessary practical skills, knowledge, attitudes, capabilities,
as well as empowering behaviours and leadership skills. As part
of this capacity building, the Project aims to develop the capacity
of the people to become literacy and children's class teachers,
administrators, health trainers, and effective in other public
service professions.
The Project considers it important to develop
the attitudes of the tribal people because attitudes stem from
the guiding values and principles that direct an individual's
behaviour and decisions. Capabilities are also developed because
they result from the mastery of principles and concepts that
enable an individual to apply his talents to develop his community.
The Project strives to develop people's
capabilities, attitudes, skills, and knowledge by means of a
systematic training program with a clearly defined curriculum
that can build capacity effectively, skilled trainers, and a
wide variety of learning experiences both in and outside Omgoi.
At the same time, the Project enables individuals to participate
in creating and implementing projects that will lead to the
continuous development of their community's social and economic
well-being.
The Living and Learning Environment
An essential means to achieving the goals
of the Project is to create a positive, loving and caring living
and learning environment, infused with the principles, values,
and Teachings of Baha'u'llah
Guiding Principles
To ensure that the Omgoi tribal communities
will become the spearhead of spiritual, social and economic
transformation in their geographical area, the Project adheres
strictly to the principles and Teachings of the Baha'i Faith,
and helps to promote the operating principle and ultimate goal
of Baha'u'llah's Revelation, which is the oneness of mankind
and the creation of a new world civilization. Guided by the
following principles, the Project :
receives its driving force
from natural stirrings at the grass roots level of the Omgoi
tribal communities, .
helps the participating communities
and institutions to increase their capabilities.
liberates the human potential
of the participating communities through educational processes.
encourages greater self-reliance
and interdependency amongst the participating communities.
focuses not only on the material
aspects of life, but also on the social and spiritual components.
recognizes the interrelation
of social structures and the individual, and will contribute
to develop both the individual and the social environment.
makes use of the fruits of
science and technology, and operates in accordance with the
highest standards of human and cultural values and wisdom.
is conducive to the best interests
of society, and not to the vested interests of a few individuals
or groups.
contributes to the strengthening
of unity and harmony, and avoids any relationship with divisive
forces or movements.
promotes cooperation and mutual
assistance, and does not engender a competitive spirit.
Benefits for the Project's Participants
The project administrators and teachers
exemplify the principles, values and Teachings of Baha'u'llah,
and encourage the tribal communities to incorporate these Teachings
in their daily lives; not only so that they can continuously
increase their moral stature and the quality of their lives,
but also so that they can contribute in truly significant and
as yet unimaginably great ways to the development of Thai society
and mankind.
At present as well as in this 5-year plan,
there are 4 main areas of service, as follows:
Dormitory Project :
This project will help the
poor tribal students to continue their high school education
while simultaneously acquiring moral education and some skills
that they could use to help themselves and their community.
Non-Resident Children and
Youth Class Project :
This project serves the children
and youth in Omgoi town and villages nearby.
It will also evolve, God willing,
into a center for learning and developing human resources.
Community Development Project
:
This project will be our pilot
project to extend the work of SED to village level by means
of utilizing the students, who have graduated from high school
as tutorial teachers, while staying in the dormitory.
Collaboration With Various
Government Agencies :
To develop a close and in some
cases a closer working relationship with government agencies,
and to be up to date with the current developments in the
same field of service.
Baha'i Foundation of
