Gift of Happiness Foundation goes north again to serve 100s of poor children in just one week!
The tireless Bangkok based HAPPINESS CHARITY were off again just a couple of weeks after a massive Christmas week of aid giving to orphans and children living on a garbage dump near Mae Sot, Tak Province, North Thailand. Read more; HERE
Before we set-off for the north again, we made some very poor people a little happier when we gave them some very important goods to some very poor people living in shantytown communities close to the Go Happiness Centre in Bangkok.
from 06/01/18 to 13/01/18
Another Gift of Happiness foundation convoy of 3 large vehicles with 7 volunteers and a massive trailer filled with loads of essential goodies set-off to the North of Thailand.
This time we gave a whole week of HAPPINESS shows, toys, clothing educational supplies and bedding etc to 100s of poor children living around Phitchit, and Nakhon Sawan.
Go Happiness Volunteers are
All HAPPY TO GIVE TO THE CHILDREN IN THAILAND!
Volunteers came from London, Peterborough, Aberdeen, UK, Bangkok and Surin, Thailand.
Project report by Mr & Mrs Brian & Karen Stone, Volunteers, Peterborough. England
This was our second road trip as volunteers with Gift Of Happiness Foundation, this time heading for the deeply rural areas east of Kamphaeng Phet distributing donations and putting on shows for 7 schools. It was the first time the charity had visited schools in this area and in most cases the children had never seen a foreigner before, let alone a bunch of nutters who would get them singing songs and causing such uproar!
From tiny little schools with only a few dozen students to bigger schools the road trip brought fun, smiles and laughter wherever we went. Highlights for us were some of the tinies who were literally jumping for joy or running on the spot they were so excited. One little girl had the best giggle in the world; a sound so infectious you couldn't help joining in. Clown Eckie's show, this time supported by a superb show from Gingernutt The Clown from the UK, always manages to bring the house down.
This was our second road trip as volunteers with Gift Of Happiness Foundation, this time heading for the deeply rural areas east of Kamphaeng Phet distributing donations and putting on shows for 7 schools. It was the first time the charity had visited schools in this area and in most cases the children had never seen a foreigner before, let alone a bunch of nutters who would get them singing songs and causing such uproar!
From tiny little schools with only a few dozen students to bigger schools the road trip brought fun, smiles and laughter wherever we went. Highlights for us were some of the tinies who were literally jumping for joy or running on the spot they were so excited. One little girl had the best giggle in the world; a sound so infectious you couldn't help joining in. Clown Eckie's show, this time supported by a superb show from Gingernutt The Clown from the UK, always manages to bring the house down.
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At each school we left a hoard of donations to be distributed to those most in need. Normally this happens after we have gone but at one, where we lingered to enjoy some of the excellent hospitality the places insisted on providing for us, the teachers started to hand out clothes and toys while we there. It was really lovely to see how the children respected each other and shared out the donations with no hint of selfishness.
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In fact this sort of behaviour was something of a theme and there were many occasions when we spotted children helping younger ones or passing on a toy or letting another go up on stage. Truly superb!
As before the experience has left us feeling part of something rather wonderful. Another few hundred children given really useful donations and priceless happy memories. We'll look forward to doing it all again with luck.
As before the experience has left us feeling part of something rather wonderful. Another few hundred children given really useful donations and priceless happy memories. We'll look forward to doing it all again with luck.
12/01/18. Quote; Volunteer, Mr Martin Kneath, Principal (Retired) Regents International School Bangkok.
To be part of a Gift of Happiness Foundation 'LAUGH' is a privilege. Ailsa Kneath, I, Laura Shepherd, Brian and Karen Stone supported Clown Edward Eckie Haworth and Clown Gingernutt aka Ian Thom on the most recent LAUGH to Phitchit and Nakhon Sawan, handing over much needed donations of clothes, toys, bedding, kitchen stuff, soap and adult clothes to very needy children. The children and communities were treated to wonderful shows from Clown Eckie and Clown Gingernutt. The GoHF is also blessed to have two employees Khun Bob, driver and general factotum and Khun Kran who works as the Administrator, but who is also not averse to 'rolling up' her sleeves and heaving bags of clothes etc., about! The GoHF vision for these children is outstanding and that is all down to Eddie Eckie Haworth????????
To be part of a Gift of Happiness Foundation 'LAUGH' is a privilege. Ailsa Kneath, I, Laura Shepherd, Brian and Karen Stone supported Clown Edward Eckie Haworth and Clown Gingernutt aka Ian Thom on the most recent LAUGH to Phitchit and Nakhon Sawan, handing over much needed donations of clothes, toys, bedding, kitchen stuff, soap and adult clothes to very needy children. The children and communities were treated to wonderful shows from Clown Eckie and Clown Gingernutt. The GoHF is also blessed to have two employees Khun Bob, driver and general factotum and Khun Kran who works as the Administrator, but who is also not averse to 'rolling up' her sleeves and heaving bags of clothes etc., about! The GoHF vision for these children is outstanding and that is all down to Eddie Eckie Haworth????????
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Breaking news up-date 17/01/18...
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 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 Aid and Show Giving Project.
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6 day project: 06/01/18 to 13/01/18.
(Prep/loading/breakdown: 06/01/18 & 13/01/18) Volunteers: Eddie Haworth, Founder/Director at Gift of Happiness Foundation, Mr. Ian Thom (AKA Gingernutte the Clown) Mr & Mrs Martin & Ailsa Kneath, Laura Leonard, Mr & Mrs Brian & Karen Stone, Karnjana Somkhuntod (Karn). 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. Transport sponsored by: Monroe Consulting Group, Clown Eckie Corp. 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, Mr Martin Kneath GPS and Teachers from each school. Number of beneficiaries: approximately 1,200 orphans, schoolchildren and families living in Pichit and Nakhon Sawan Province, N. Thailand. |
Poor people served with goods and services, by GoHF
06/01/18: Preparation/loading day. 07/01/18: Driving day from Bangkok to Pitchit. 08/01/18: morning: Aid Giving at Ban Nong Mae Taeng school Nr Pitchit 08/01/18: afternoon: Aid Giving at Huai Yai Yang Ngam school Nr Pitchit 09/01/18: morning: Aid Giving at Nong Khla school Nr Pitchit 09/01/18: afternoon: Aid Giving at Ban Nong Thong school Nr Pitchit 10/01/18: morning: Aid Giving at Ban Mae Bua school Nr Pitchit 10/01/18, afternoon: Aid Giving at Ban Wang Khon school Nr Pitchit 11/01/18: morning: Aid Giving at Wicha Wadi school Nakhon Sawan 11/01/18, afternoon: Aid Giving at Darun Suksa school Nakhonsawan รร ดรุณศึกษา AJ Jakrit. Nakhon Sawan 12/01/18: Driving day 13/01/18: Breakdown and maintenance of equipment day 
Darun Suksa school Nakhonsawan รร ดรุณศึกษา AJ Jakrit
Total number of children and adults served; 1,200.
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 two top class entertainers for hundreds of people. |
Total value of goods and services given; ฿-418,000.00. (Amended 17/01/18) ($.13,104.30-USD) exchange rate as of 17/01/18.
(Excluding flights/accommodation for professional entertainer from London & including professional entertainment fees -Not Paid for 2 entertainers)
(Excluding flights/accommodation for professional entertainer from London & including professional entertainment fees -Not Paid for 2 entertainers)
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