Help Educate Children Living in Poverty inThailand

Hello everyone,

As we move closer to our 20-year anniversary for Action Change in 2026, I’ve been looking back at our work in Phang Nga, Thailand. It’s amazing to see how a project that started as an emergency response has grown into a steady, long-term support system for the community there.

In our last update, we talked a lot about getting the classroom ready—focusing on the essentials like desks, computers, and projectors to make sure the kids had a proper place to learn. I’m so happy to share that the students are now fully settled in. Seeing them at those new desks, focused and excited to use the technology we’ve provided, is a huge reminder of why we do this. It’s not just about the furniture; it’s about giving these children a safe space where they feel respected and ready to dream big.

Over the last few months, our focus has expanded into the "Safe Space" outside the classroom too. The community garden we’ve been working on is becoming a real hub. It’s not just growing food; it’s growing a sense of belonging for the youth who spend their afternoons there instead of on the streets. Our community teacher has been a total rockstar, bridging the gap between education and life skills for these kids.

Looking ahead, we are gearing up for a big push on health and hygiene. Living in these communities can be tough, and preventable illnesses often keep kids out of school. We’re planning a series of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) workshops to teach basic health practices. Our goal is to provide hygiene packs for 200 community members—something as simple as soap, toothbrushes, and clean towels can make a massive difference in keeping a family healthy.

This brings me to some great timing. The GlobalGiving "Little by Little" campaign is happening from March 17th to the 20th.

This is the perfect moment to support our work in Thailand because any donation up to $50 will be matched at 50%.

• $10 provides healthcare kits for 3 children.

• $20 gets tools for the community garden.

• $50 funds a brand-new desk for a student (and with the match, that becomes $75 toward our community teacher!).

If you can, please save the date. These small, steady contributions are exactly what keep our programs in Phang Nga running year-round. Together, we’re making sure these kids have the resources, the health, and the safe environment they need to break the cycle of poverty for good.

Thank you for being part of this journey for two decades. We couldn't do it without you!

We have some great news to share about this past quarter! While donations were quieter than usual, your support allowed us to strategically focus a majority of our funding on a key initiative: developing a sustainable food source.

This program is thriving! By prioritizing these long-term solutions, alongside paying our dedicated local school cooks and securing extra supplies, we ensured that feeding the children remained consistent and robust.

The challenge now is turning our attention to the needs of the children in the classroom.

Urgent Need: Preparing for the New Year

Our schools are preparing for the upcoming year, and we have an urgent need for essential resources and equipment that make learning possible. To cover all these immediate needs, we are launching a year-end effort to raise $3,000 before the end of 2025.

This $3,000 will cover all the urgent equipment and materials needed for our schools, including:

• New Classroom Equipment (e.g., teaching aids and learning tools).

• Resource Kits for teachers and students.

• Restocking Essential Supplies that support daily operations.

Maximize Your Impact: GivingTuesday

We believe we can hit this goal, and you can help us achieve a massive leap forward on GivingTuesday, December 2nd.

GlobalGiving will be giving away free cash for every new donation we receive on that day, which means a small gift from you can generate bonus funds and help us get closer to our $3,000 goal immediately.

Please save the date for Tuesday, December 2nd, and consider making a gift that will directly outfit our schools for a successful new year.

With heartfelt thanks,