Sunday 07/04/19;
Go Happiness gave the whole Sutthawat Community
a truck full of essentials and a "Big Fat Buffoonery Show" by Clown Eckie!
Read on to find out how it's going?
Volunteers attending the Gift of Happiness Foundation Aid and Performance Giving Project at Suttawat Community, March & April 2019; Eddie Haworth, Nicol Burr, Renato Porzio, Tony Doherty, (Thailand expats) plus David and Marinela from UK.
Monroe Consulting Group GoHF Main Sponsor
07/04/19; Project report by Renato Go Porzio...
The children of the “Suttawat Community” had been looking forward to this day with enthusiastic expectation. As soon as they see the burgundy car with all the yellow stickers, and the truck, they are running along the small, narrow bridge towards us. Everyone is ready to help to carry the loads of clothes, towels, bedding, toiletries, toys, educational books. And ... Clown Eckie’s own show accessories. |
We pay a short visit to “Nong Ham”, who is waiting us together with her mum, cousin, and granny. We deliver a high-quality air mattress, which will alleviate the strain of being confined to a sleeping position. We also confirm that we got in touch with a hospital, and it will be possible to get Nong Ham examined by a specialist. Before we leave, Go Happiness Founder, Eddie Haworth made a commitment to give Nong Ham's artistic Cousin a whole load of top quality artists materials that he's been saving for someone who could go far in the art world if only she had the right kind of tools to work with. |
A short wait, and Eckie is ready for the great performance. Wigs, musical instruments, whistles, concertina and a majestic sousaphone: all set to engage the children in a whirlwind crescendo of enthusiasm.
In the background, the elders of the community are enjoying the show not a bit less than the children.
End Report by Renato G Porzio.
Gallery; all images from Suttawat Community March/April 2019 Project by Gift of Happiness Foundation.
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We provide vital aid and edutainment giving projects serving an average 2,000 children in need every month, plus many more families who are living in the slums of Bangkok. We cannot achieve this alone. The support of our donors, campaigners and friends is vital, so we want to make sure that we operate an efficient and effective organisation, directing our donor’s money where it is most needed. This is where our 100% pledge comes in.
In 2005, our Founder, Mr Eddie Haworth (AKA Clown Eckie Corporation) provided more than 500,000-THB ($15,964-USD) as required in legal fees and Government registration fees to set-up the Thai registered charity, Gift of Happiness Foundation. Eddie also provided the main 4x4 off-road capable vehicle needed for the charity to bring essential goods to remote parts of Thailand. He still covers repayments and maintenance costs for the latest 4x4 vehicle, purchased in 2018 at a cost of ฿1.2 million-THB ($38,300-USD). Eddie continued to cover all other running costs until Monroe Consulting Group, Bangkok made a 100% pledged to take-over those costs in 2015.
In 2015, our inspirational gold sponsor, Monroe Consulting Group gave Gift of Happiness Foundation the gift of a brand-new truck and a pledge to provide monthly cash donations to cover the Gift of Happiness Foundation’s core running costs; including administration, fundraising and office costs.
Thanks to the generous support of Monroe Consulting Group, 100% of the money you give to Gift of Happiness Foundation will go directly to Gift of Happiness Foundation projects and not to overhead or administrative costs.
100% pledge; The following core running costs are covered by Monroe Consulting Group and the Clown Eckie Corporation; Fundraising and administration costs - Governance costs - Rent, service charges and utilities such as electricity, postage and carriage - insurance - Telephone and fax - Office stationery services and expenses - IT services - Bank charges - Recruitment - Audit, payroll and accountancy fees.