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Thailandshjalpen is helping children and young people in northeastern Thailand to get a better life .
There are millions of poor people living in northeastern Thailand, mostly farmers , who struggle on a daily basis for their family's survival. This often leads to bad consequences in terms of children's health and schooling. From this region there is also a lot of recruiting for the entertainment industry in the south. We are working to counteract this.
The countryside depopulates more and more also in Thailand. More and more people see a move to big cities as the only solution to be able to support their families. Most people have no , or very poor , education, and often end up in a situation where they are being exploited for very little compensation . A situation they often do not come out of.
With better conditions already at schoolage , they can choose their own future!
Glasses to schoolchildren
As an example we mention that the first two schools that we visited in Phon Phisai municipality had a total of 985 pupils. An elementary school , grades 1-6 , with 110 pupils and a secondary school , grades 7-12 , with 875 pupils. Only one (1 ) student of these 985 had glasses!Why has not the school kids eyeglasses in northern Thailand?The family simply can not afford to pay for something that is still considered a luxury in northern Thailand. Historically handle most of their agricultural tasks without glasses . Children with visual impairment imposes itself ( at best) through the compulsory 9 years and then jump off. Probably with poor grades .How much does a pair of glasses?Normally costing a couple of glasses 1500-2000 Baht ( 320-450 SEK) and above. Given that many families may only have an income of 3000-5000 Baht ( 650-1100 SEK) per month, then you understand that the glasses come very far down on the priority list. However, we have negotiated lower prices which is around 150-350 SEK / pair depending on the vision.
Pictures:
Distribution of spectacles in Watluang school in July -14. Proud students, parents , teachers and the principal when the children receive their long awaited glasses.
In June , we tested the eyes of the children in the village Watluang . Nut 11 years had hardly any vision left in one eye and needed immediate laser treatment to save sight . She lives with relatives when both her parents have passed away. Thanks to eye tests and laser treatment , she now has opportunities to carve out a good life.
Become a volunteer
You can help as a volunteer both in Thailand and / or Sweden .You decide which one suits you best.In general terms, volunteering, basically, is unpaid.
However, some compensation can be paid depending on the situation or type of work.When you contribute in fundraising , you will participate in the lottery of winning a flight ticket to Thailand .Contact us for more information.As a volunteer in SwedenThere are many things you can do to help as a volunteer in Sweden . For example:- Create public opinion for the children in need, in Northern Thailand- Be present at various fundraising events- Sell lottery tickets- Be a regional manager in parts of the countryAs a volunteer in ThailandYou will spend your time in northeast Thailand and have daily contact with wonderful schoolchildren.
