Last weekend was my birthday and I took a short trip to Phuket. I visited Child-Watch, which is one of the main children charities in Phuket. Its objective is to help children from abusive families, prevent child labour (esp. in the sex industry), children whose parents are in prison and beggars.

 

Elijah has also very kindly agreed to let me donate some of his old and new toys, shoes and clothing to them.

This Home is just next to the prison. It also takes in children whose parents are in the prison next door. Some of these kids live in the prison if they have no other relatives to look after them. 

Elijah made me very proud by sharing candy with the children =)

Thailand has experienced great change over the last decade or two and some have prospered but there are also others who remain in poverty, lacking the skills to profit from the opportunities presented by economic growth. Amongst this disadvantaged sector of the population lurks temptations to lure children into the market of cheap labour or sex industry.

You can find out more about their programs and how you can do your part for them at http://www.childwatchphuket.org/.

I’m sure that just a small effort from each and every person will make a big difference.

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