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International Network of Engaged Buddhists
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), established in 1989 in Siam (Thailand), is a network platform for more than 25 countries around the world to engage in social action for a just, healthy and peaceful world. INEB’s strategic roadmap for the next 10 years includes supporting the formation of an Asian Network of Buddhists for Child Protection.
This network is comprised of countries in the Mekong sub-region that focuses on children’s rights and preventing violence against children. Grassroots efforts underway include a center on early childhood development and creating child-friendly monastic schools.
Mr. Somboon Chungprampree
International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Executive Secretary
“Today, we need a holistic approach to unite society and promote harmonious communities. The Toolkit on the Spiritual Development of Children in Early Childhood is one constructive step forward to achieve this, by preventing violence and ensuring children’s holistic well-being.”
Somboon (Moo) is the Executive Secretary of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) based in Bangkok, Thailand. The scope of INEB’s work is concentrated on peace, building pluralistic societies, climate and ecology, transformative learning, women’s empowerment, gender equality and social inclusion. Moo has also been working to reduce violence against children and child protection since 2017, when he helped to launch the Asian Network for Child Protection with Arigatou International.
Ms. Opor Srisuwan
International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Project Coordinator of Child Protection and Women Empowerment
“Protecting children from violence and finding ways to protect children is my lifelong commitment. The Toolkit has guided me to reconnect with my spirituality that allows me to pass on love and care to the next generation.”
Opor Srisuwan’s background and experience combines peace education with working in the area of human rights and child rights since 2006. Her other interests include gender equality, and empowering indigenous persons and refugees.
Opor works for the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) as Project Coordinator of Child Protection and Women’s Empowerment in Thailand.
