Helping the Hidden for the Holidays

The holiday season is here and I’m preparing to do something special for the families we’ve been helping this year. This has been one of the most difficult things I’ve worked on all year. Fear reigns in refugee communities in Bangkok, so getting aid to these hidden families dispersed all over the city takes a [...]

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What is the Worth of Two Hours?

Today I’m proud to share a guest post from a new friend Pam, who chronicles her travels on her website, Spunky Girl Monologues. Pam has gone out of her way to get involved in the short time she had to spend in Bangkok (read about her first encounter with urban refugees here). Here’s what she [...]

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A Reminder of World Refugee Day 2010

This upcoming June 20th is World Refugee Day and people are organizing celebrations all over the world. To make sure we’re able to extend the sponsoring of food supplies we began last month, I’m organizing a small event to raise money to support them through the summer.  Here are some facts about refugees and a [...]

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Picking Up the Pieces

Much of the tension has eased in Bangkok and I’m feeling much better. Thanks to everyone who has expressed  their concern. Things are getting back to normal, but for how long? As people begin to examine what led to the events that brought Bangkok to a halt, some have correctly identified the role of charitable [...]

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The Best Way to Go to Jail in Thailand

In the post about my top volunteering picks in Bangkok, I first mentioned visiting Bangkok’s Immigration Detention Center. Here are more details about how doing good may even lead you to go to jail in Thailand. The waiting room is full and tense. There is a mixture or people from all backgrounds, packed together in [...]

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Top Picks for Volunteering in Bangkok

Last Saturday our new location really jumped off to a great start. When we get settled in a little more you can expect a more detailed update from Chris. This week I want to tell you about Kirsty (aka Nerdy Nomad) whose hard work to produce an International Volunteering Ebook is in the final stretch. [...]

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