Do you know how to pronounce the number five in Thai? It’s “ha” with the tone going up and down. So when you say 555- literally “HAHAHA”- it takes a deep exhale- you cannot help but grin! Thailand is already known […]
“Bank,” the student featured in our short film on our website, graduated from Le Cordon Bleu last December. Previous volunteers and staff over the years have seen first-hand this talented, diligent individual and all who meet Bank absolutely adore him. […]
“Sabbatical (from Hebrew: shabbat (שבת) literally a “ceasing”) is a rest from work, or a break, often lasting from two months to a year. The concept of sabbatical has a source in shmita, described in several places in the Bible. […]
Many transgendered “ladyboys” and young guys we help have difficult family situations, emotionally and financially. Most are from slum communities or from the poor village areas. The family’s financial needs and cultural duties often directly lead these Thais to attempt […]
Today was rough. One of those introspective, gut-wrenching, where all your emotions and thoughts collide-type day. The last couple of years, there’s been an increase of Pakistan refugees relocating to Bangkok. Others have fled and are seeking asylum here. Many […]
An article came out June 9th and read, “ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – At least 25 people, including 17 minors, were rescued from human traffickers while a ship captain was arrested from in a coastal village shortly before midnight Monday, police […]