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From Volunteer Team Leader Sheryl Teo:
“…This is the second mission trip for Singapore volunteers
to Pistorio Foundation projects in Thailand. During the 5
days that we were there, we taught students from the
primary, secondary and professional school, which are
supported by Pistorio Foundation. We played games,
taught English and Geography, and had art lessons for
the primary and secondary school students. We witnessed
how the donations from Pistorio Foundation helped these
young children fulfill and progress to their ambition in
life. Even though there were language barriers among
us, but the smile and the warmth the students gave to
us demonstrated their appreciation in a big way. Prior to
the trip, the team had to spend many evenings to organ-
izing age appropriate lesson plans, detailing fun filled as
well as educational activities to the beneficiaries which
resulted in a very successful English and IT missionary trip
run by volunteers.
It is amazing to see the children participate enthusiasti-
cally with high level of energy. There was lots of fun while
learning but the kids were diligent on getting their assign-
ments completed and handed in after every lesson. We
were completely drained by the end of each day, as
we ran from class to class in the day and spent our late
evening planning for lessons for the next day. However, our
effort paid off when we see how the children progress.
Everyone in the team is more than grateful to be able to
contribute and make a difference in these young lives.
And all of us look forward to returning again next year to
support this good cause.
Beneficiary involvement in Projects
In line with our philosophy of involving beneficiaries and their
families in projects from the identification of needs to the
definition, implementation and maintenance, during the
school holidays students in Professional School in Chiang
Rai as well as students in numerous villages, were involved
in painting school walls, upgrading school gardens, and
in the up keeping of dormitories.
Some of our Past Infrastructure Projects:
Foundation Chiang Rai Office
The Foundation is registered in Thailand where we
operate with a staff of three: country Manager Giovanni
Santavicca and two program managers. We involve the
village community in project works and leverage on the
work of volunteers to keep overhead costs low.
From our Program Manager Nalinthiya Navathitikul:
“I am deeply motivated to work with children, especially
for the cause of improving the lives of underprivileged
and marginalized children. I believe that education is
the first step towards breaking the cycle of poverty and
has multiple benefits for individual children, their families,
and society as a whole. I look forward to contributing my
capabilities and be a part of the work in offering children
with poverty to have an opportunity to build a brighter
future through education.
Professional School Students planting plants in the dormitory campus
garden
Shelter for drying clothes built by Professional School students during
school holidays
Mae Pon Primary School and Mae Pon Buitelaar Secondary School
Ban Mhai Pattana’ Primary School and Kindergarten, Huay Kuk Primary
SchoolSchool and Kindergarten, Huay Kuk Primary School
Our Offices and Staff in Thailand