We are, at the moment, in the process of registering for official Foundation status here in Chiang Mai , Thailand.

What we do;

At present we have placements available for up to 14 children. Our placements are available for disadvantaged children within Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces,although we would consider cases from further afield if especially requested to.

Right now we are caring for 3 young children all from socially deprived areas; 2 young sisters who needed a placement to ensure continuing education and a young boy from an abusive background whoes family were unable to support properly.

As well ensuring continuing educational placements within local government schools we also engage the children in after school and weekend activities,including English Language lessons, art and craft and physical activities such as badminton, football, etc,as well as getting the children to help out with our vegetable growing and general upkeep and improvement of our facilities. It is our belief that involving the children in making improvements will give them a greater sense of  ‘ownership’ and hopefully lead to a greater respect for their home and environment. It should also help to build the self esteem of youngsters who have often had little to feel good about and may feel of little worth.

As part of our wish to operate this Foundation in as open a manner as possible and also to allow our friends and supporters to feel a real part of this venture; and maybe to inform others who maybe thinking of setting up a Foundation here in Thailand; we will be showing the whole story here.

Where we are; 36/1 Moo7, T. Chompoo, A. Sarapee, Chiang Mai

Travelling from Chiang Mai towards Lampang ,on Highway 11, approximately 18 kilometres out of town you will reach the Sarapee/Banthi intersection; turn left for Banthi and follow the road to Ban Mae Salab; as the road bears left to cross the river, carry straight on under the village gate, (don’t cross the river), shortly after Wat Mae Salab on the right side you will see some brightly painted metal doors,( pink, green and yellow), these mark the start of our premises and you will see the gate shortly there after….approximately 2 kilometres from Highway 11.

Visitors welcome but a call in advance would be good to ensure we are on site. For the safety of the children all visits will be staff supervised.

We hope to add a link to a google map very soon.

Introduction.

Sadly, although Thailand is very much a fast developing country, that many like to visit for its vast variety in landscape and culture, there still lies, behind the facade of the Tourist trail, a significant problem with orphaned, abandoned or at risk children. Whether it be from natural disaster, ( how can we ever forget the Tsunami?), poverty in the rural villages, political upheaval and even war,( such as the problems along the Burmese border), many many children end up alone and on the streets; or in homes where they are neglected or abused and at risk from human traffickers taking them for slave labour or the sex trade.

We would like to join in the efforts to alleviate these problems by providing more places within an environment of high standard care and support to give some of these children A Better Chance.