The first week at ISDSI students got an opportunity for a field study to a rural development project that raises fish — the Northern Thailand Foundation For Enablement.  The project is a great example of how an NGO can play a pivotal role in sustainable development — helping a large network of farmers be more self sufficient through aquaculture.

The students learned about the fish hatchery, and then go to work helping clear ponds, collect fish eggs (tilapia are mouth brooders), and harvest fish.  They also had a great lunch of VERY fresh fish!

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