Elders in Poverty Need Your Support

These high risk elders are in need of just a little more funding.

There are so many elders struggling in poverty in rural Thailand and we want to do everything we can for them. But we need your help.

We aim to give small but impactful care packages to the elders in our program once or twice a month. Exactly what we put in them and how often we visit is dependent on the specific needs of the individual. However each care package includes non-perishable foods such as canned goods, dry noodles, and cooking oil and sometimes eggs. We often include things like rice, fresh vegetables, and potable water if that is not readily available, and sometimes clothing, hygiene supplies, or household items such as blankets or fans. Our visits with local volunteers provide emotional and social support for these elders who often feel ashamed of their status and shunned or forgotten by their families and communities.  

At least $40 for each elder every month will allow us to create simple care packages that will meet some of their basic survival needs. We need more than $40 to give more complete care, but our goal is to at least have enough to give them monthly food packages. We have recently added three elders to the program and while we are so grateful to have Mun already fully funded Thun, Sompan, and Pa Ruay still need a little bit more to reach our monthly minimum.

By choosing to “adopt” an elder you are joining a team of supporters. No amount is too small, and we need all the help you can give to care for these elders. Currently the elders with the most presssing needs are:

Pa Ruay

Pa Ruay needs just around $10 more a month to reach our $40 minimum.

Thun

Thun is one our newest and least funded elders. She needs $30 more a month to reach our $40 minimum.

Sompan

Sompan, another one of our newest elders, is still in need of $20 a month to reach our $40 minimum.