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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What is Sanuk? Answers from Volunteers and Supporters

Thanks for your responses on National Volunteer Week. Especially to Charlotte who wrote to say that in addition to her regular volunteering gig, she went to the Bangkok airport with supplies and toys for people who had been stranded by flight cancellations in Europe. There are more people out there like Charlotte who are doing [...]

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Because I’m a Girl

Yesterday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day. Many organizations have identified investing in girls as not only key to improving the status of women, but essential to the success in the fight against poverty. Today, I wanted to share this 2 minute video that shares some of the facts revealed in Plan Interntaional’s Because I [...]

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Students Lead BKK Urban Garden Project

On May 14th, 2009 students from NIVA International School took the lead on the Bangkok Urban Garden Project, cleaning and planting at the Bangkok Refugee Center. We love to encourage people to do more than what is expected of them and this group of students embodies that philosophy. Take a peek at all they accomplished. [...]

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