
Thailand, the "Land of Smiles," is one of the great economic development success stories of recent times. Yet for many low-income families, increased demand for land and land prices has made access to decent
housing impossible. Some 8.2 million people live in substandard housing.Chiang Mai is the main host site for the 2009 Carter Work Project. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn joins the Chiang Mai community, celebrities and approximately 3,000 volunteers for a week-long build. Eighty two simple, decent homes will be built in partnership with low-income families in northern Thailand.

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