(Source: http://www.permaculturethailand.com)
Chaiyapruk Foundation is a charity children’s home based in Nakorn Nayok, founded by Dr. Cleopandh Soorapanthu and her husband Dr. Somsak Somsugdi. The home is a three- story facility where 46 children are currently adopted. They take care of abandoned children and provide basic needs along with educational opportunities.
In 2004, the foundation undertook an expansion project aimed at improving facilities and starting a self-sustaining food garden for its own needs. The founders, with help from a group of international consultants led by Sepp Holzer built a system of dikes that doubled as an aesthetic sign that spelled “”LOVE~PEACE” over the property. This project was expected to convert into a garden/fruit landscape. More dikes were built for flood protection. Miniature rain forests were also planned.
The foundation is currently working on three sustainable projects:
- Bakery Project
A bakery training center/ canteen was put up to help children learn vocational skills at Victory Tree Children Home. The project is supported by donations from international churches, schools and volunteers, along with help from the National Commission on Sustainable Development (NCDO). In the future, the bakery is expected to turn into a small profit center.
- Earthworm Farm Project
This project is aimed at producing organic farming products for sale.
- Palm and Eucalyptus tree planting
Project Needs
Chaiyapruk Foundation needs volunteers to help assist with taking care of the children’s basic needs and tutoring the kids with their homework. Volunteers are also needed for maintaining the home, gardening and harvesting.
Donors can help boost fundraising efforts for scholarships, sponsorships for new orphans and sustainable project investments.
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Contact info
http://www.chaiyaprukchildrenhome.com
Chaiyapruk Foundation Head Office:
32/2 Moo 1 Soi 1 Chadsantahanroe
Sukhumvit Road 103 Bangkok 10260
Contact persons:
Dr. Cleopandh Soorapanthu
Phone: + 66(0)2 328-0272
Cell: + 66(0)81 492-5362
Dr. Somsak Somsugdi
Phone: + 66(0)2 328-0272
Cell: + 66(0)81 911-4356
Email: somsugdi@yahoo.de
Other Contacts:
Angela Navaraj
Phone: + 66 (0) 2 996 13 17
Cell: + 66 (0)81 646 0847
Email: montri20@hotmail.com
