AWC Community Projects Committee
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Video thanking AWC for funding a self-defense workshop in Kuriburi, Thailand.
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Community social welfare support has been at the heart of AWC for decades. A committee of dedicated volunteers reviews and recommends donations by AWC to Thai charities all over the country. AWC's primary targets are needy women and children, and we are committed to supporting social welfare projects in Thailand as follows:
- Community self-help, income-generating projects: Funds, supplies, or equipment for projects benefitting a community or group.
- Medical: Funds or supplies for hospitals, clinics, schools, or orphanages.
- Nutritional: Funds or supplies for nutritional programs.
- Education: Funds for books, supplies, scholarships, playground equipment, or teachers' salaries.
Every time we visit any of the charities supported by AWC, we are impressed by the efficiency and kindness with which the leaders do their duty to the community. If you or an organization you know of needs assistance, please download the AWC Community Projects Guidelines and Project Proposal form and submit it for consideration. Or contact us for more information.
Special Events
We invite you to join us!
In the words of Don Wilcox, from the Foundation to Encourage the Potential of Disabled People, "Without women like you, people like me would be no more than gentle voices drowned out in the wind storm. Thank you for being a part of our continuing work."
MONK'S BOWL, Coins for Change
You do not need to make a great sacrifice to change a life. Each time you are at an AWC event, there will be a Monk's Bowl. By placing small coins into this bowl, you are helping improve the lives of people throughout Thailand.
AWC "Coins for Change" drive is simple: take those excess coins from your pocket or purse and place them in the bowl. The committee empties the bowl after each event and once a week in the office. By the end of the year, these coins add up to make a difference in someone's life, SO PLEASE GIVE, and HELP CHANGE A LIFE.
Volunteer Opportunities
The range of volunteer opportunities available is extremely varied - visiting and caring for children living in institutions such as homes and orphanages, helping distribute milk powder in the slums, working in an AIDS hospice, or teaching English to children or adults from underprivileged backgrounds. Whether you have experience working in welfare of simply a desire to help, your time and effort, no matter how large or small, will be appreciated and welcomed. If you are not in a position to volunteer your time, you can still support Thailand’s welfare organizations through donations to organizations in Bangkok that raise money for charity (e.g. American Womens Club of Thailand).
Below is a list of some of the groups in Bangkok that need volunteer assistance.
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BAAN NOR GIANK (Home for babies with HIV)
59/33 Soi Than Ying Phuangrathana, Prapoi,
Sukhumvit Soi 26
T: 0-2258-5252
Director: Linda der Kevorkian, 081-841-4838,
kevorkia@inet.co.th, www.bangkokbabyhome.com
BANGKOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND (Foundation for
the Blind of Thailand) www.blind.or.th
420 Ratchawithi Rd (near corner Rama VI Rd)
T: 0-2246-070, Contact Khun Ying
CHILD ADOPTION CENTRE Department of Public Welfare,
255 Ratchawithi Rd.
T: 0-2354-7509, Contact Khun Rarinthip Sirorat
or Khun Chalalit
CAMILLIAN HOME for CHILDREN LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, 81/2 Luangphang Rd.
Khumthong, Lat Krabrang, Bangkok 10520
Contact Mr. Faisal Malik, faisal1rcr@hotmail.com,
+66 085 396 9331, Office: +66 023 607 852
www.camillianhomelatkrabang.org
CHRIST CHURCH BANGKOK
Contact the Vicar, T: 0-2266-2887
ccvicar@christchurchbangkok.org
CHRISTIAN CARE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, Located in Pakkred, Nonthaburi.
Contact Wasan Saenwian or Chariya Saenwian
T: 0-2584-6966, 0-2582-0620-3, www.ccdthailand.org
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FRIENDS FOR ALL CHILDREN FOUNDATION
FFAC Nursery, 104/8 Soi Ronnachai 2,
Setsiri Rd, Bangkok 10400
T: 0-2279-1059, ffac1@hotmail.com
Contact Khun Saovanee Nilsavongse
GOOD SHEPHERD SISTERS BANGKOK
4128/1 Din Daeng Road
Bangkok 10400
T: +662 245 0457; Fax +662 642 8716
shepherd@cscoms.com; www.goodshepherdbangkok.com
GOODWILL GROUP FOUNDATION
Empowering Disadvantaged Thai Women
25/9 Soi Sukhumvit 16
Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei
Bangkok 10110
T: 0-2258-9346-9
goodwill@goodwillbangkok.org
www.goodwillbangkok.org
HOME FOR MULTIPLE HANDICAPPED BLIND CHILDREN
21/13 Ram Intra Rd, Soi 34,
Tharank Bangkaen 10230
T: 0-2510-4895
PAKKRED BABIES HOME FOUNDATION
78/1 Moo 1, Thivanon Rd, Bangtalad, Pakred,
Nonthaburi 11120
T: 0-2583-8314
Contact Wilma Ratanaruka, T: 0-2300-2183
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Updated May 3, 2012
