GIFT OF HAPPINESS FOUNDATION (GoHF) SIMPLY GIVES PEOPLE IN NEED A MASSIVE
INJECTION OF HAPPINESS BY PROVIDING
LIFE’S ESSENTIALS AND SOME UNIQUE, EDUCATIONAL, WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT.
Serving thousands of needy people in Thailand every month since 2005!
Gift of Happiness Foundation.
A transparent charity that does exactly what it says on the tin!
How did it all start?
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The idea for Gift of Happiness Foundation began in 1992 when Eddie and Charlotte Haworth developed circus training workshops for underprivileged children in Liverpool, England.
In 2000, Eddie was invited by the British Embassy in Thailand to perform at a charity event for children living in poverty. Over the next two decades, Eddie and the Gift of Happiness team have worked with schools, businesses, and communities to provide needed resources and laughter to underprivileged children in Thailand. Another reason why Eddie founded the charity, is because he truly believes that all children deserve to have their basic needs met and have opportunities for learning, laughter, and joy.
Giving happiness is a recognition that we are all the same in our desire to be happy, healthy and safe and that giving happiness to others leads to a happy life. |
Tons of Happiness regularly given by Eddie Haworth FRSA and Volunteers from the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and of course, Thailand
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Before reading more... See this Powerful TV Documentary about the life of Eddie Haworth...
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“That Fat Bloke from Bolton”, a TV production by “CoJo Productions” is a unique true story about how an innocent child called Eddie overcame the devastating effects of juvenile abuse without support from child protective services or his family. This victim of physical, emotional, neglect and sexual abuse managed to survive its devastating effects by sharing his passion to give happiness in ways that other victims rarely have a chance to do. |
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"Eddie believes that we all laugh in the same language"
More about the Founder...
Eddie Haworth FRSA is a professional slapstick comedian in the style of his mentor, Rowan Atkinson, (AKA “Mr Been”). From 1987 through 1994 he studied and was mentored by several world class stage, TV and circus entertainers until he was able to stand alone as the owner of his own Circus company and educational facility located in Liverpool, England.
He’s is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) in London, England and amongst many other honours and awards in the entertainment industry, he’s received the USA based Rotary International Paul Harris Fellowship award (PHF) for his services to charity.
He’s is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) in London, England and amongst many other honours and awards in the entertainment industry, he’s received the USA based Rotary International Paul Harris Fellowship award (PHF) for his services to charity.
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His extensive career led him to perform his popular “character mime” shows in major cities right across Europe, Scandinavia, Manhattan NY, Dubai, India and eventually, Thailand where he was invited to give a performance at the British Embassy in Bangkok in the year 2000.
Eddie was invited to remain in Thailand as resident family entertainer at the 5-star Shangri La hotel, then more invitations soon started to follow. And, within just a few months of his arrival in Bangkok he was being regularly engaged to perform at most prestigious International Schools, the British, American, French, Italian and Australian Chambers of Commerce events and Ambassadorial/Embassy Gala garden parties attended by diplomats and royalty. |
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Eddie is also a Lecturer in performing arts and has been since the mid 90’s, starting at Liverpool and Manchester Universities in the UK and continuing his lectures and shows in most Asiatic cities including Bangkok, Singapore, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Ho Chi Min, Vietnam Vientiane, Lao and Shanghai, China.
FUNDING
In 2005, Eddie utilized funds from his successful entertainment business to establish The Gift of Happiness Foundation. The people of Thailand always warmly welcomed Eddie and he wanted to give back and share happiness.
Since the beginning, Eddie worked with staff and volunteers to share happiness with underprivileged children throughout Thailand.
This includes free edutainment events and the delivery of clothing, educational material, toys, and other essential resources to the neediest communities in Thailand.
All costs for the charity have consistently been covered from Eddie’s earnings as a performance artist, Lecturer and guest speaker appearances at International Schools, Universities, Rotary Clubs, Women’s groups, Societies, and through his fellowship as an honoured member of The Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand.
There are also many individuals (too many to name) who have made large and small contributions, including a well-known Artist in Bangkok, who happily donated 100% of the money raised from the sales of his artwork
Since the beginning, Eddie worked with staff and volunteers to share happiness with underprivileged children throughout Thailand.
This includes free edutainment events and the delivery of clothing, educational material, toys, and other essential resources to the neediest communities in Thailand.
All costs for the charity have consistently been covered from Eddie’s earnings as a performance artist, Lecturer and guest speaker appearances at International Schools, Universities, Rotary Clubs, Women’s groups, Societies, and through his fellowship as an honoured member of The Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand.
There are also many individuals (too many to name) who have made large and small contributions, including a well-known Artist in Bangkok, who happily donated 100% of the money raised from the sales of his artwork
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CORPORATE SPONSORS
In 2015, Gift of Happiness developed a corporate partnership with Monroe Consulting Group that included monthly financial contributions and a new truck. As a result, the Gift of Happiness expanded its success in serving vulnerable communities and this encouraged Monroe Consulting Group to increase their financial contributions to cover staff salaries at the Go-Happiness Centre in Bangkok.
"Without Monroe’s help, we would be totally unable to continue doing the vital work we do in supporting hundreds of needy people each month". |
Eddie Haworth FRSA, Founder at GoHF & Mr John Tolmie, Director at Monroe Consulting Group
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The Gift of Happiness has given vital support to a “pre-pandemic” average of 2,000 needy people per month over the years. As we start to exit the life-changing era of COVID, we are seeking additional corporate sponsorships to meet the cost of employing professional staff to manage the redistribution of aid and rising logistical demands of supplying essentials to even more needy people in Thailand.
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