Provide formula to families in need in Thailand

In December, we spent some time in Sisaket and Ubon visiting former residents, partners, and evacuation camps along the border where Thailand and Cambodia have been fighting in recent months. At the time, about half a million people were living in evacuation camps, with 90 separate camps in Ubon province alone. The government did a great job organizing local support, but infant formula is not part of the standard rations, so we brought formula, milk, and snacks for the children.

Many of the people we spoke with were given only 30 minutes’ notice before mandatory evacuations and were told to expect to be gone for just a few days, so they left undersupplied. The camps were made up mostly of women and children. Many of the men and older boys who are farmers have gone back home, despite the danger, to tend to their animals and fields.
We were 40-60 km from the border most of the time, far enough to feel safe, but close enough for everyone who lives there to hear the daily skirmishes. We are hopeful that the ceasefire will hold long term so that families can go back to their normal lives.