Common Interest International (CII) is in the business of "Investing in Lives."
Through the use of micro-credit, CII hopes to provide the poor with an opportunity
to help themselves. Common Interest's goal is not to create programs or provide handouts
that lead to the poor becoming reliant on others. Rather, CII hopes to be a catalyst for
success by offering tools and resources for the poor to do it on their own.
Common Interest is also determined to provide its services in the most efficient and
economic manner. Our long-term goal is that the programs will become self-sustaining
which will allow us to keep working indefinitely. We work from a small and simple office
and usually take public transportation to our projects. By doing this, we are ensuring
that the maximum amount of money that we receive ends up in the hands of the poor.
Common Interest is quite proud of its small team and wishes to acknowledge the service
and sacrifice that they have given in order to help their fellow countrymen.
Ryan T. Young (Managing Director). Ryan has worked with Common interest since 2005. Originally from Canada, Ryan was hired by the Founding Directors to start the micro-credit program. Ryan has acquired extensive knowledge in micro-credit through experiences in Honduras, India, Bangladesh and Cambodia. Ryan currently lives in Chiang Mai with his wife (Michelle) and two children.
"Ploy" Nittaya Den-Aksornkul (Office Staff). Ploy is
responsible for most of the day-to-day administrative
duties. Ploy can speak Thai, Karen and English fluently.
Panya Ausapanawan (Field Staff). Panya has returned from a
six-month educational scholarship to New Zealand. He has
assumed a new position within Common Interest as a full-time
Field Officer. Panya has a background in law and speaks Thai,
Karen and English.
"Fang" Ameeti Phanusri (Field Staff – Translator). Fang is
our part-time Lahu translator. Originally from the Doi Wawee
region, Fang has become a very valuable employee to us. Fang
currently works with Abba House
but continues to provide translation to us as needed.
"Nung" Artaya Ruangwut (Field Staff). Nung has recently
joined our staff as a Field Officer. Prior to working with
us, he was an area representative for Red Bull Energy Drink.
Nung speaks Thai and English.
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