British Women's Group Bangkok

Welfare - Education

BWG have always given education sponsoring a high priority and have committed funds over many years to help needy children.  We directly support students at Human Development Foundation (HDF), Bangkok, New Life Centre, Chiang Mai and Hot Chilli, Bangkok.  We also indirectly support many other students through HDF, Fatima Centre, St. Joseph’s Convent, Betong and Thailand Hilltribes Education Project (THEP).  We receive regular reports about the progress of our ‘adopted’ children and it is pleasing to know how well they progress with such support.

BWG also have a Mercy School which is run under the auspices of HDF where funds are raised by our very own Cracker Ladies.  This name came about when a group of ladies, headed by Shirley Kennedy, made Christmas crackers at her home and when sold, the proceeds supported the Bang Na School.  Being a very adaptable group, when it became almost impossible to get the ‘snaps’ for the crackers, bags and tags became their mission which raised a great deal of money last year.  However the name Cracker Ladies has stuck!

As a treat, BWG hold a Christmas Party in one of  HDF’s schools every January where children (usually over 100) play pass-the-parcel, statues and musical newspaper (Thai adaptation of musical chairs!)  We also serve them a special lunch and give every child a cuddly toy and goodie bag.  A delightful time for all – helpers and children alike! See photos

If you would like to become part of this please contact the welfare team.