Go Happiness Christmas Day at the Orphanage
24th December, 2018; A team of 8 Gift of Happiness Foundation volunteers traveled in 4 vehicles to Mae Sot, North Thailand, after loading more than 4 tons of essential clothing, educational supplies, new underwear for kids and Christmas presents on 23rd December. During this Christmas 2018 week...the whole team visited 5 locations including a large orphanage, a free clinic for needy people, the children who live on the Mae Sot Garbage Dump and two more hilltribe community Learning Centres, before returning to Bangkok on 29th December. Pictured here are some of the amazing gifts given to the children who live at the Social Action for Women Orphanage, on Christmas Day.
A Big Shout-Out to the Students, teachers and parents who gave so much again this year!
The gifts came from: St Stephens International School, St Andrews 107 International School, Trail International School, Bangkok Patana International School and KPIS International School in Bangkok.
Even More Fantastic News: The Bangkok Gentlemen spoofers and Students also gave enough money for GoHF to provide more than 1,300 sets of Brand New Underwear for children in great need!
The gifts came from: St Stephens International School, St Andrews 107 International School, Trail International School, Bangkok Patana International School and KPIS International School in Bangkok.
Even More Fantastic News: The Bangkok Gentlemen spoofers and Students also gave enough money for GoHF to provide more than 1,300 sets of Brand New Underwear for children in great need!
| Report by Volunteer; Abbie Thompson. 24/12/18 We began our journey on the 24th of December by meeting at around 8.30am, at the Gift of Happiness foundation. Introductions were had and a briefing where we discussed the itinerary and we set off shortly after on the 8 hour journey to Mae Sot. It was a lovely drive with Eckie, Yan and I in the 4x4 and the mini bus packed with everyone else but Bob, who was in the van not far behind. Many good conversations were had between old friends and new acquaintances. We hit the jungle before dark which meant beautiful views of mountains and trees to see us into Mae Sot. A quick dinner was had by all, during which a game plan and shopping list was compiled for the next day, and a good rest to see us into Christmas day. | .  |
25/12/18
We awoke to greetings of a Merry Christmas by all the crew and set off to our first destination of the trip, SAW safe house and orphanage. All of the volunteers but Eckie, Sally and I were dropped off to set up decorations, Christmas trees, donations and presents, while we headed to the whole sales to pick up copious amounts of food, juice, santa hats, sweeties, and anything else the kids could want. We returned to the orphanage, dropped off the supplies and picked up the rest of the volunteers, and headed for a quick lunch.
When we returned, I began prepping vegetables, while Eckie began cooking the meal, a very yummy pasta dish. This was very different to the standard rice dishes the kids would usually have, a nice treat for them. The place was looking beautiful as everyone who did not come to the whole sales has worked very hard and efficiently to decorate throughout the day. Now they would set up the place settings with lollipops, santa hats, biscuits, crisps and juice boxes. Luxuries that many take for granted, but these kids are rarely allowed. Finally everything was coming together, the decorations were complete, the food was reducing down and the first kids began trickling in from school (they still had to go to school even though it was Christmas). Some recognized Eddie and came joyfully to say hello, others came to check out the food cooking away with happy faces.
Read more about this important aid giving project here: Christmas Special Aid & Show giving
We awoke to greetings of a Merry Christmas by all the crew and set off to our first destination of the trip, SAW safe house and orphanage. All of the volunteers but Eckie, Sally and I were dropped off to set up decorations, Christmas trees, donations and presents, while we headed to the whole sales to pick up copious amounts of food, juice, santa hats, sweeties, and anything else the kids could want. We returned to the orphanage, dropped off the supplies and picked up the rest of the volunteers, and headed for a quick lunch.
When we returned, I began prepping vegetables, while Eckie began cooking the meal, a very yummy pasta dish. This was very different to the standard rice dishes the kids would usually have, a nice treat for them. The place was looking beautiful as everyone who did not come to the whole sales has worked very hard and efficiently to decorate throughout the day. Now they would set up the place settings with lollipops, santa hats, biscuits, crisps and juice boxes. Luxuries that many take for granted, but these kids are rarely allowed. Finally everything was coming together, the decorations were complete, the food was reducing down and the first kids began trickling in from school (they still had to go to school even though it was Christmas). Some recognized Eddie and came joyfully to say hello, others came to check out the food cooking away with happy faces.
Read more about this important aid giving project here: Christmas Special Aid & Show giving
"DIGNITY FOR CHILDREN IN NEED"
(Buy new sets of underwear for children in need - ONLY ฿100-THB ($3.00-USD) per set)
Individuals, Small Businesses, Social Groups and Corporates can all support this project;
(Buy new sets of underwear for children in need - ONLY ฿100-THB ($3.00-USD) per set)
Individuals, Small Businesses, Social Groups and Corporates can all support this project;
| Total value of goods and services given: ฿-336,500 ($.10,741.53-USD) 6-day project: 23/12/18 to 28/12/18. Unpaid Volunteers: Eddie Haworth, Founder/Director at Gift of Happiness Foundation, Abbie Thompson, Jan Henson, Karen Anne Burr, Nicol Burr, Callie Bur, Bronwyn & David Fisher, Sally Voravarn Paid staff: sponsored by Monroe consulting Group): Khun Wanpen Sotiya (AKA Bob) - Khun Karnjana (Karn) admin at GoHF and Khun Polchanok Buasorn. Also sponsored by the Clown Eckie Corporation. Transport sponsored by: Monroe Consulting Group – Clown Eckie, St Stephens International School, Bangkok, Toothbrushes-Dr. Yoolim Kim Stephen Hunia USA. Sukhothai Hotel, Bangkok Project sponsors: Monroe Consulting Group - Clown Eckie Corp, Planet of the Crepes USA/Thailand, Regents International School, Bangkok, St Stephens International School, Bangkok, St Andrews International School Bangna Campus, Bangkok, Trail International school, Bangkok. Soap given by Brand Maithong soap Company P&T Siam, Bangkok. Toothbrushes - Dr. Yoolim Kim, Stephen Hunia USA. Administration & guides: Karnjana Somkhuntod, Mr Eddie Haworth Goods and services given: 1.5 tonnes of new and used essential aid like brand new underwear, school uniforms, toys, Bedding, towelling, toiletries, clothing for children and adults, educational supplies, medical supplies and household goods. Professionally produced entertainment by a top class entertainer for hundreds of people. | Number of beneficiaries: Approximately 2,200 orphans, schoolchildren and families living in Mae Sot Thailand. Schools/Orphanages visited 23/12/18 Preparation day. 24/12/18 Driving day from Bangkok to Mae sot 25/12/18 All day Aid Giving at Saw safe house. 26/12/18 Morning: Aid Giving at Mae Tao Clinic. Afternoon: Aid Giving Sky blue school. 27/12/18 Morning: Aid Giving at Theknik ASA border patrol police school. Afternoon: Aid Giving at Ka Ma Pa Do border patrol police school. 28/12/18 Driving back to BKK. |
