Where your money goes
Every baht goes directly to the children. There are no middlemen, no admin fees skimmed off the top. Below you can see exactly what is needed, what it costs, and where the gaps are. Pick what matters to you — like a gift registry, except every gift keeps a child safe, fed, or in school.
Food, clean water, electricity, medical care, and the everyday essentials that keep 45 children healthy and safe.
Rice
6 sacks feed everyone for a month
Eggs & Protein
Eggs, chicken, fish — one month of protein for 45 children
Fresh Vegetables
Market run for a full month of greens and produce
Cooking Supplies
Oil, sauces, seasoning, gas — one month of kitchen essentials
Electricity & Water
Utilities for both homes for one month
Medical Check-ups
Routine health screening for all children — twice a year
Hygiene & Toiletries
Soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sanitary supplies for one month
Tuition, uniforms, books, and transport — from primary school all the way through university.
One Child's School Fees
Tuition for one child for an entire school term
School Uniforms
Two sets of uniform for one child — enough for the year
Textbooks & Supplies
Books, notebooks, pens, and stationery for one child per year
School Transport
Fuel and vehicle costs to get children to and from school daily
Tutoring & Extra Classes
After-school support for children who need help catching up
University Sponsorship
Full semester tuition for one university student
Houseparents, cooks, drivers, and administrators — the people who make the homes feel like family.
Houseparent
Lives on-site, cares for the children around the clock
Cook
Prepares three meals a day for 45 children
Driver
School runs, market trips, hospital visits — every day
Administrator
Keeps the foundation running — permits, accounts, coordination
The things that let a child feel whole — not watching from the outside like the little matchstick girl, but belonging.
Birthday Celebration
A cake, a small gift, and a party — so every child feels special on their day
Sports Equipment
Footballs, volleyball nets, badminton sets — for both homes
Day Trip
Transport, lunch, and entry fees for a group outing
Musical Instrument
A guitar, a keyboard, or a set of percussion for the homes
Christmas & New Year Party
Decorations, a special meal, and small gifts for every child
Art & Craft Supplies
Paper, paint, brushes, clay — creative materials for a term
How to give
To contribute to any of the items above, or to sponsor a child's education, please email us at youthcharityfoundationthailand@gmail.com and let us know which area you'd like to support. We'll send you the details and keep you updated on where your gift goes.
Education sponsors receive a biannual letter from their sponsored child, sharing their progress at school and life at the foundation. We kindly ask sponsors to support their child throughout their course of education, but any commitment — even a single year — makes a difference.
Beyond donations
Money isn't the only way to help. If you're in Northern Thailand, you're welcome to visit the foundation. And wherever you are, simply sharing our story helps more people find us.
Come see the homes, meet the children, and experience the work first-hand. We welcome visitors year-round.
Share our story with your friends, family, church, or community. Every conversation plants a seed.