A foundation dedicated to using education as a tool for changing the lives of orphaned and abandoned children
What is the Education for Humanity International Foundation?
Since 1998, the Education for Humanity International Foundation has sought to prevent generational poverty in Thailand through early intervention. As part of that goal, the foundation cooperates with five Thai schools to provide the gift of education for children who would no otherwise be able to attend school. The foundation funds school supplies, uniforms, medical services, food, transportation, etc.
How did the Education for Humanity International Foundation Start?
In 1997, we were challenged by teachers and school administrators to join them in providing resources to keep orphaned and abandoned children in school.
Where does the Education for Humanity International Foundation Help?
The foundation is working with five schools, all of which are located in the Nong Khai province in Thailand. Nong Khai province is in the Issan region of Thailand and is characterized by multigenerational poverty, an agricultural subsistence economy, high unemployment, high birth rate, and limited educational opportunities. The typical wage is less than $6.00/day for a 12-hour day.
The foundation works with five schools in the province.
- Ban Nong Vang Elementary
- Ban Nam Mong Elementary
- Ban Nong Peu Elementary
- Thabo Komowattaykhan Elementary
- Wat Koksawang Ban Nong Vang
Education for Humanity International Foundation Board of Directors
- Dr. Faite R-P. Mack, President (USA)
- Mr. VonMany Norasing, Vice President (USA)
- Mr. Phillip Borden Mack (USA)
- Miss Chatkaew Ratanachamnong (Thailand)
- Mrs. Udon Phuhuan (Thailand)
- Mrs. Sontree Suksai (Thailand)
- Mrs. Phakwan Phasrirat, Secretary (Thailand)
- Mr. Prakarn Wattanakosit, C.P.A., Ex.Officio, (Thailand)
Facts about the Education for Humanity International Foundation
- Internal Revenue Code 501 (C) (3) foundation whereby donations recognized as a charitable contribution for income taxes.
- State of Michigan Non-Profit Organization.
- Approved by the Royal Thai Government to operate as a charitable foundation in Thailand.
- Member of the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO).
- First foreign non-profit charitable foundation approved by the Thai Government to operate in Thabo, Nong Khai.
- APPROXIMATELY 95% OF DONATIONS USED TO BENEFIT CHILDREN.
- Goal to keep orphaned and abandoned children in school by providing:
- Tuition and fees
- Food and milk
- School supplies
- School uniforms
- Clothing and shoes
- Transportation
- Medical and dental support
- Works closely with school officials to identify the neediest of impoverished children who are at-risk .