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Contact Information
539/1 M.24 T
Ronwiang. A.Muang
Chiang Rai 57000
IHF Thailand
The International Humanity Foundation Thailand branch works with the hilltribes, the indigenous people living in the tumultuous borderlands between Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and Laos, and extending as far as into China and Vietnam. The two tribes at our Children's Home are Lahu and Akha. The hilltribes in Northern Thailand face many challenges, and it is our mission to arm our children with the skills, attitudes and character that they will need to have equal opportunities for their future, like other Thai citizens.
Our home has 16 children. At home, they speak Lahu and Akha to their tribesmen and Thai when speaking across tribes. Most of our children are Christian, with several Buddhist exceptions, both religions being accepted.
Education: Our children range from (third grade) to Matayom four (12th grade) and go to four different schools. Each night we have one hour of homework time, during which we encourage the older children to help the younger children practice their Thai language skills. Also, we are always looking for volunteers to teach English skills during this hour, and play with and help look after the kids.
Our Home: Situated on the outskirts of Chiang Rai town, our home enjoys the quiet of being at the end of the road, but is still close to town. We back up to a forest where the children like to play. Our neighbors are friendly, and own a candy store that our children often visit. We have boys and a girls dorms, joined by a common area, where we eat our meals, and the children do their homework.
Staff: Volunteers are always needed and so very welcome to come and stay with us. We have various volunteers coming and going, staying around 1-3 months. The volunteers help out in the home, help with homework, do some administrative work and make sure it all runs smoothly. Even more important is just playing with the children, helping them practice their English and making sure they are happy.
At the moment we only have one housemother, nabee. She is a single mother with a daughter, niece, and nephew who also live at the center and receive and education. Nabee often sings with the kids and helps them retain their Lahu heritage. She also does the sewing for the children.
Please visit often and read our news, and if you're ever in Northern Thailand, and would like to volunteer please email volunteering@ihfonline.org
Directions from Bus station
Exit the bus station towards the main road (night bazaar, shopping, wiang inn, etc.) go left on the main road. Pass the Wiang Inn hotel and go right at your first light after hotel. Go up to hospital and make left at light. Then continue straight till you come to an end (old airport, field, park, etc.) go right here and follow the road to a 4 way crossing (little market area on you left corner. Go left here. Follow the road around 2 fairly sharp corners (on the second one there is a fitness center/ public pool building) continue on and take your 3rd or 4th rt on to soi 1 (Wuttichompoo rd) follow the long driveway all the way to the end. We are the last house on the left. This should be no more than a 15 minute ride by tuk-tuk. We will be happy to see you. You can't miss all the children!
Center Reports
Sunday 22nd, January 2012
The children headed off to school at 7:30 am. Worked on promo video for IHF.
Saturday 21st, January 2012
Did computer work regarding referrals and future volunteers while the children played games. Went to White Tempe and did networking and met a person who owns a travel agency who will let us put stories and videos on his web-site. Fernando went to the bank and got more money for the children's allowance and camping charges. Bally and I made out the envelopes for the children. Had successful family meeting.
Friday 20th, January 2012
The children played games. Took photos and video for the blog and newsletter.
Thursday 19th, January 2012
Got the children off on the bus. Did video work. Picked up kids from school. Did reports.
Wednesday 18th, January 2012
After we got the children off to school I did financial listings and we played games. Met with Aaron who gave me some new ideas.
Tuesday 17th, January 2012
I talked to the Chinese girl who is helping me with the reports. They are also going to write a story about Bally which I will publish on Yahoo and put in the newsletter.
Monday 16th, January 2012
The children had a day off from school. The Chinese girls wrapped gifts. We had a family meeting and gave the children their new rules. It worked. They were productive and got things done. When they had completed the “clean the yard project”, the children received donated gifts for their help. We went to the ATM to get money and envelopes to put the children's allowance in. I worked on the fund raising objectives letter.
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