In the heart of Northern Thailand, where poverty and inequality still cast long shadows, the Keep Girls Safe (KGS) shelter stands as a beacon of hope. Thanks to generous donations, girls at risk of exploitation and neglect are finding safety, opportunity, and a chance to reclaim their future.
When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28 of this year, ADRA was quick to act – thanks to the strength of our network, our partnerships, and our supporters.
In the border regions of Thailand, young women face heightened risks of violence and danger. Since their 2004 launch, the Keep Girls Safe Project empowers schools and communities to combat human trafficking, child exploitation, and abuse.
As midsummer university graduation photos pop up across our social media feeds, we want to share some success stories with you, our donors. The stories of Tida and Naseang are just two examples of how your contributions to the Keep Girls Safe (KGS) project in Thailand are helping to break barriers to education for young women from vulnerable backgrounds.
You may hear us often making a point to emphasize gender equality in our work at ADRA. Some of our project participants themselves often wonder why we put such an emphasis on helping women and girls. The reality is, when you support girls, you often end up helping boys along the way. And that’s exactly what you helped accomplish with Paul.
There are villages in the northern region of Thailand where modern amenities are inaccessible. People in these villages often struggle to maintain a decent quality of life. Thantong is one such village. Located in Maengen, Chiangsean district, Chiang Rai province – Thantong sits near the Thai–Laos border, about 29 kilometers away from the … read more
Tilly* hopped on her motorbike and revved the engine. A gift from her proud, older sisters, it was a sign of love and support. She rode towards hope and opportunity. She was going to university. The possibility of university had once been so remote for Tilly that it had never crossed her … read more
The Keep Girls Safe shelter in Thailand is a haven for young girls. Here they are able to live in a safe, stable environment while they attend elementary and high school. Nina* was not born in Thailand, but moved there with her mother and four younger siblings. Nina’s mom had to leave her children early in the morning to … read more
Naw Paw has faced many challenges over the last few years. Her father was killed by civil conflict in Myanmar, her mother passed away from heart disease. This was quickly followed by the collapse of her marriage and divorce. To keep her children safe, the family fled across the border to a refugee … read more
On August 29, 2019, tropical storm Podul struck Thailand. Its heavy rain and high winds caused flash flooding and landslides. Approximately 160,000 homes were affected. Roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals were all badly damaged. Farmers have lost their harvests as over 330,000 hectares of crops were flooded. Families whose homes were destroyed took … read more
