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Visit to Thailand, July 2008

TACHIN Project

The Thai-Australian Collaboration in HIV Nutrition (TACHIN) project is a partnership between The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre (TRCARC), the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU) and the Nutrition Development Division, and the Albion Street Centre (ASC) Australia. The aim of the project is to enhance the care of people living with HIV/AIDS through improved nutrition. Funding for the project is made available through the Australian HIV/AIDS Partnerships Initiative (AHAPI) sponsored by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).

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• Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith views photographs of TACHIN activities with TACHIN co-director, Professor Praphan Phanuphak.
• Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith [r] presents a gift to TACHIN co-director, Professor Praphan Phanuphak. Mr Phan Wannameethee, Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross is in the background.
• Tour of TACHIN facilities - Left – Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith - Right - Professor Praphan Phanuphak, TACHIN Co-Director.

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Mission of Sister Joan Evans

Sister Joan is a religious Sister from the Western Australian Congregation of Presentation Sisters. After her arrival in Thailand in February 1991, Sister Joan spent 8 months in language training and, since the beginning of 1992, has worked in the of Klong Toei area of Bangkok. Through the establishment of specific projects, Sister Joan is a constant support for many families in this area.

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• Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith and Sister Joan discussing her projects.
• Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith and Sister Joan discussing her projects.
• Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith took a walk with Sister Joan in the Klong Toei area of Bangkok.

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