Thailand's Tulips: Condoms
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.
Why you should listen to him:
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.
Why I think you should listen to him:
Because ...Mechai Viravaidya is smart, funny and he is candidly talking about SERIOUS issues without making you feel uncomfortable.
Now you tell me why you think he is so worth listening to?
That is once you pick yourself up off the floor from laughing...go ahead...make your day!
Happy Pink Saturday, Roberta.
I am so glad you shared this. And, you are so right about this man. He delivers a very important message - and his delivery is awesome.
Posted by: | 10/15/2010 at 07:06 AM