Repair 17 Dangerous Slum Schools (1,000 students)

by Human Development Foundation (Mercy Centre)

Project Report | Feb 20, 2026
Growing in Safety, Learning with Hope

By Prawina Sompong | Public Relations Manager

Dear Friends and Supporters,

If we ask the children in the community what the best time of their day is, most of them answer without hesitation — “Time to go to school.”

For many of our children at the Mercy Centre, school is not only a place of learning. It is a place of joy, friendship, and safety.

It is where they meet their friends each morning.
It is where they sing and dance together.
It is where they sit quietly and listen to their teachers read stories aloud.
And for many, it is where they receive the best and most nutritious meal of their day.

Recently, we also spoke with parents in the community. Many shared how deeply they trust the Mercy Centre to care for their children while they go to work. They told us how proud they feel seeing their sons and daughters wearing their school uniforms and walking confidently to class each morning.

One mother smiled as she described the “best gifts” her child brings home from school — colorful drawings, counting numbers from 1–10, and practicing the alphabet from A–Z. Reading A–Z can be a challenge for little ones, but they try their very best. These small homework pages, filled with effort and determination, are treasures for their families.

Your generous support for the Repair 17 Dangerous Slum Schools project is helping to make these moments possible in a safe and secure environment. Many of our school buildings were once unsafe, with leaking roofs, damaged floors, and unstable structures. Because of you, classrooms are being repaired and strengthened so that nearly 1,000 students can learn in safety and dignity.

A strong roof above their heads, safe classrooms, and proper facilities may seem simple — but for children growing up in vulnerable communities, they mean protection, stability, and hope.

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for helping create safe schools where children can learn, grow, and dream of a brighter future.

With sincere gratitude,
Prawina

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Oct 24, 2025
Creating Safe and Healthy Learning Spaces

By Prawina Sompong | Public Relations Manager

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Every day, over 1,000 vulnerable children in Bangkok’s poorest communities begin their mornings in Mercy Centre’s 17 kindergartens — places that have nurtured generations of children for decades.
These schools are the heart of our community — the first step toward education, safety, and hope for children who might otherwise have none.

However, many of these kindergartens are now in critical condition. Decades of tropical weather, flooding, and limited maintenance have left roofs leaking, electrical systems unsafe, and classrooms deteriorating. Without urgent repairs, these once joyful learning spaces are at risk of becoming unsafe for the very children they were built to protect.

Our Current Situation

The total goal for this renovation project is USD $60,000 (THB 2.1 million).
At this moment, we have one donor, and we still need to raise the remaining $60,000 to move forward with urgent renovations.

We estimate that each school requires between THB 500,000 and 1,000,000 for essential work — including fixing roofs, upgrading electrical wiring, improving water systems, and renovating kitchens and bathrooms to ensure hygiene and safety.

Challenges We Face

Because of fluctuating donations, many needed repairs have been postponed. This has led to:

Leaking roofs that cause classroom flooding during heavy rains
Eroded sidewalks and weak foundations that make buildings unsafe
Hazardous electrical wiring that poses fire and power outage risks
Outdated water systems that affect hygiene and sanitation
Unsanitary kitchens and bathrooms that compromise children’s health

Without proper renovation, these schools cannot continue to provide the safe, nurturing spaces that are so essential for our children’s early development.

Our Solution

With your help, we can restore and protect these vital learning spaces by:

Repairing and replacing leaking roofs
Reinforcing foundations and sidewalks
Upgrading electrical systems to modern safety standards
Improving water storage and delivery systems
Renovating kitchens and bathrooms to ensure hygiene and safety
Performing overall school maintenance and upgrades

Every improvement directly benefits the children — giving them bright, safe classrooms where they can learn and grow with confidence.

Why We Still Need Your Help

These 17 kindergartens are more than just buildings; they are the first classrooms for children in Bangkok’s poorest neighborhoods — safe spaces where they receive education, meals, and love.
Without immediate repairs, hundreds of children will continue learning in unsafe and unhealthy conditions.

Your support today will:

Create safe, clean, and inspiring learning environments
Protect the health and safety of students and teachers
Help preserve Mercy Centre’s legacy of early childhood education for generations to come

Together, We Can Rebuild Hope

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has stood with us through the years. Your kindness has kept the doors of our schools open — and with your continued help, we can rebuild and renew them for the next generation.

Please consider donating or helping us share this project.
Together, we can transform crumbling classrooms into safe havens of learning and love.

With gratitude,
The Mercy Centre Team
The Human Development Foundation, Bangkok

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