7 children impacted
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Posted by TH0329 in Thailand on 07/05/2026
Our community is blessed with the valuable heritage of blacksmithing, a skill passed down from generation to generation. However, as experienced blacksmiths grow older and fewer young people learn the trade, this important local wisdom is at risk of disappearing. The "Preserving the Wisdom of Blacksmithing: Creating Jobs and Building a Future" project seeks to provide youth with opportunities to learn traditional blacksmithing skills, including forging, metalworking, repairing agricultural tools, and producing useful household equipment. Through hands-on training, participants will gain practical vocational skills and learn how to turn craftsmanship into sustainable income. By supporting this project, you are not only helping preserve a valuable cultural heritage but also creating opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance for the next generation.
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There is land and a suitable location available for children to learn knife making.
The community already has experienced blacksmiths who are willing and ready to pass on their knowledge, skills, and craftsmanship to the younger generation.
$150
The project is designed to achieve long-term sustainability by developing participants' blacksmithing and knife-making skills, enabling them to produce high-quality products that can be sold both within the community and through online channels. As participants gain experience and improve product quality, they will be able to generate income from the sale of handmade knives, agricultural tools, and other metal products. In addition, the project has the potential to become a community learning center by offering blacksmithing workshops and vocational training courses to interested individuals. Registration fees from these training programs can provide an additional source of income to support project operations.
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