2/6/11
Mechai Viravaidya: How Mr. Condom made Thailand a better place | Video on TED.com
Mechai Viravaidya: How Mr. Condom made Thailand a better place | Video on TED.com
About this talk
At TEDxChange, Thailand's "Mr. Condom," Mechai Viravaidya, walks us through the country's bold plan to raise its standard of living, starting in the 1970s. First step: population control. And that means a lot of frank, funny -- and very effective -- talk about condoms.
About Mechai Viravaidya
Since 1974, Mechai Viravaidya has been creating and running innovative family planning and poverty reduction programs throughout Southeast Asia.
Mechai Viravaidya is the founder and chair of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA). He's a widely acclaimed leader in the fields of public health, education and community development.
Since 1974, Mr. Mechai has initiated community-based family planning services, innovative poverty reduction and rural education programs, large-scale rural development and environmental programs, as well as groundbreaking HIV/AIDS prevention activities throughout Southeast Asia.
"When I first met Mechai Viravaidya, Thailand's "Condom King," 15 years ago, it became clear that he places a high value on action and impact, even if it means making some people uncomfortable. "
At TEDxChange, Thailand's "Mr. Condom," Mechai Viravaidya, walks us through the country's bold plan to raise its standard of living, starting in the 1970s. First step: population control. And that means a lot of frank, funny -- and very effective -- talk about condoms.
About Mechai Viravaidya
Since 1974, Mechai Viravaidya has been creating and running innovative family planning and poverty reduction programs throughout Southeast Asia.
Mechai Viravaidya is the founder and chair of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA). He's a widely acclaimed leader in the fields of public health, education and community development.
Since 1974, Mr. Mechai has initiated community-based family planning services, innovative poverty reduction and rural education programs, large-scale rural development and environmental programs, as well as groundbreaking HIV/AIDS prevention activities throughout Southeast Asia.
"When I first met Mechai Viravaidya, Thailand's "Condom King," 15 years ago, it became clear that he places a high value on action and impact, even if it means making some people uncomfortable. "
Dr. Helen Gayle, TIME magazine
Tribute to Mechai Viravaidya
This short video is a tribute to Khun Mechai Viravaidya, Thai social entrepreneur extraordinaire - in honor of his 70th birthday. Prevent Human Trafficking has enjoyed a 10 year relationship with this incredible man known first for his role in HIV/AIDS prevention when he earned the title, "The Condom King". Since 1974 Khun Mechai has created 8 primary organizations, programs and companies (with dozens of subsidiaries) with the aim of reducing poverty and many other social problems using innovative, out of the box solutions. He has been an invaluable mentor to me in the decade I have known him.
While this video cannot adequately thank him or capture his illustrious career in public service, it aims to highlight his most recent endeavors. For a full listing of Mechai's work please see his website: mechaifoundation.org
~ With admiration and respect for a one-of-a-kind world changer,
Christina Arnold, Founder of Prevent Human Trafficking.
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