Gift of Happiness Foundation collected poor children from street/shanty-town communities in Bangkok and brought them to the
"Go Happiness Centre for a Fantastic Day of FUN"
on Saturday 20th January 2018!
January 20th, 2018, Fun Day-Aid & Show Giving Project Report.
By Eddie Haworth
Gift of Happiness Foundation organised and produced it's third "Fun Day for Poor Children" event at the Go Happiness Centre in Bangkok on Saturday 20th January 2018.
In line with the Gift of Happiness Foundations commitment to safeguarding vulnerable young people and adults, we collected several large groups of children, some mothers and grandparents from three local shanty-communities in Bangkok and brought them to a safe environment at the Go Happiness Centre. They stayed at the Centre for most of the day to enjoy a fantastic day of Fun, games, food and gifts before we bussed them all back home to reflect on the unusual behaviour of the silly old British Clowns and other buffoons they encountered at the Happiness Hub of Bangkok.
In line with the Gift of Happiness Foundations commitment to safeguarding vulnerable young people and adults, we collected several large groups of children, some mothers and grandparents from three local shanty-communities in Bangkok and brought them to a safe environment at the Go Happiness Centre. They stayed at the Centre for most of the day to enjoy a fantastic day of Fun, games, food and gifts before we bussed them all back home to reflect on the unusual behaviour of the silly old British Clowns and other buffoons they encountered at the Happiness Hub of Bangkok.
The aim is to give those poor people a chance to have a relaxing day-off from the daily struggles of life in the slums without worrying about how much it costs or how they will feed the children, at least for that day. They all received free bags of new clothing for children and adults, lots of free food, ice-cream, candies, soft drinks etc and a very full day of entertainment given by top class professional entertainers from London and Bangkok, plus, TV celebrity Andrew Biggs.
The fun started early with a yard sale aimed at serving poor people who don't live in shanty towns or slums, but do live in run-down urban areas of Bangkok where they scrape a hand-to-mouth living working in garment factories or doing daily rate jobs whenever they can find one.
There was also a volunteer team of hairdressers who gave non-stop FREE haircuts from start to finish of the event to nearly all the children and many of the carers who were invited along!
There was also a volunteer team of hairdressers who gave non-stop FREE haircuts from start to finish of the event to nearly all the children and many of the carers who were invited along!
The Charity has a policy of selling goods to the working poor at very low prices, so those hard working yet poor people retain a degree of dignity by being able to bargain the asking price right down to the bone! There were also a few ex-pat Westerners buying some of the high fashion goods as well, so the charity ended-up with great donations from sales and the collection box totalling 17,360-THB ($-545.00-USD) after deductions for food, transport and other production costs.
Ho Happiness volunteers ended the day with sore feet and in great need of a relaxing drink, shower and an early night!
Better still, most volunteers ended the day with that lovely warm fuzzy feeling one often gets after giving something special to some fellow human beings who are simply born on the wrong side of the tracks and often don't get a chance to to receive such...
UN-CONDITIONAL HAPPINESS!
Gift of happiness Foundation wishes to thank all those wonderful volunteers who came to support this very busy event serving food, playing games, negotiating low prices, taking care of the collection box, running games and keeping the children safe and even giving the odd bit of First-Aid for one lady who accidentally cut her finger some broken crockery!
A special thank you to the amazing team of hairdressers who quietly battled their way through a gazillion haircuts leaving all the kids with some very stylish new looks.
AND, Mr Andrew Biggs who gave-up several hours of his time to make sure everyone could fully understand the buffoonery and silliness being displayed by the British Clowns.
Also another big thank you to the fantastic staff at the Sukhothai Hotel in Bangkok for donating some amazing bikes/toy motorcycles/pedal-cars and other toys for the children to play with!
A special thank you to the amazing team of hairdressers who quietly battled their way through a gazillion haircuts leaving all the kids with some very stylish new looks.
AND, Mr Andrew Biggs who gave-up several hours of his time to make sure everyone could fully understand the buffoonery and silliness being displayed by the British Clowns.
Also another big thank you to the fantastic staff at the Sukhothai Hotel in Bangkok for donating some amazing bikes/toy motorcycles/pedal-cars and other toys for the children to play with!
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Project location details, sponsors, volunteers and value of donations given, as required by the Royal Thai Government
This project was part funded by individual donors, volunteers attending and GoHF Founder, Eddie Haworth.
Great thanks go to all who supported this Fun Day, aid and show Giving Project.
This project was part funded by individual donors, volunteers attending and GoHF Founder, Eddie Haworth.
Great thanks go to all who supported this Fun Day, aid and show Giving Project.
| 4 day project: 18 to 21/01/18. (Prep: 18/19/01/18) Volunteers: Eddie Haworth, Founder/Director at Gift of Happiness Foundation, Mr. Ian Thom (AKA Gingernutt the Clown) Mrs Ailsa Kneath, Laura Leonard, Mr & Mrs Nicol & Numoron Burr, Karnjana Somkhuntod (Karn), Teacher & 6 Students from St Stephens International School, Bangkok, Sally Voravarn, Terry & Miss Jaci Sherwood, Ms Suksan Valaisri, Miss Mira Bishop. Paid staff (sponsored by Monroe consulting Group): Khun Wanpen Sotiya (AKA Bob) - Khun Chutchada (Aiw) ชัฌฎา อิ๋ว General Manager at GoHF and Khun Polchanok Buasorn. Also sponsored by the Clown Eckie Corporation. Paid contractors: Somtheaw/Bus hire, food vendors and balloon twister. Project sponsors: Monroe Consulting Group - Clown Eckie, St Stephens International School, Bangkok, Toothbrushes - Dr. Yoolim Kim, Stephen Hunia USA. Sukhothai Hotel, Bangkok. Administration & guides: Karnjana Somkhuntod, Mr Eddie Haworth. Number of beneficiaries: approximately 200 families living Bangkok's shanty-towns. | Poor people served with goods and services, by GoHF 18/01/18: Preparation day. 19/01/18: Preparation day. 20/01/18: All Day event. 21/01/18: Breakdown and maintenance of equipment day. Total number of children and adults served; 187 (Not all attending the event) Goods and services given: New and used essential aid like brand new underwear, toys, Bedding, towelling, toiletries, clothing for children and adults, educational supplies, medical supplies and household goods. Professionally produced entertainment by two top class entertainers and Bangkok TV celebrity. Total value of goods and services given; ฿-107,000.00. ($.3360-USD) exchange rate as of 21/01/18. (Excluding flights/accommodation for professional entertainer from London & including professional entertainment fees -Not Paid for 2 entertainers and TV Celebrity) |
Gift of Happiness Aid Giving Projects - Every Month of the Year!
Every month of the year the Gift of Happiness Foundation serves an average of 1,300 poor children in Thailand with essential goods such as clothing, new underwear, school uniforms, educational equipment, toys and even medical supplies.
All this is only made possible by mindful individuals, companies and International school-children giving their support to this well trusted, Thai registered charity. Thank you to one and all!
Every month of the year the Gift of Happiness Foundation serves an average of 1,300 poor children in Thailand with essential goods such as clothing, new underwear, school uniforms, educational equipment, toys and even medical supplies.
All this is only made possible by mindful individuals, companies and International school-children giving their support to this well trusted, Thai registered charity. Thank you to one and all!
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