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Sitha

Sitha has successfully completed the PSE catch up

Program and the Hair and Spa Vocational Program. This

has allowed her to find a job in the city as hairstylist where

she currently works. Sitha now earns between 150-200 $

a month depending on the tips, many times more than

her mother. She is now able to support herself and help

out her family as well

Scholarship Program Results

• Retention rate: 88 %

• Pass rate: 95 %

• Student teacher ratio: 35 vs 45 national average

• Absentee rate of teachers: less than 5 days a year

Outcomes

• Students who have completed professional school

in 2015: 12

• Students who have completed professional school

since since 2009: 90

Singapore Volunteer Chapter

In 2015, the Singapore Chapter hit the ground running with

a celebratory opening: the Foundation’s 10 year Anniver-

sary Charity Gala Dinner. Throughout the year there have

been volunteers actively fundraising and travelling to our

projects in Thailand contributing time and skills, and raising

awareness on our cause. Overall, the volunteer Singapore

Chapter managed to raise 84,649 SGD, 100% of has

been devolved directly to fund scholarship programs in

Thailand for underprivileged hill-tribe minorities. Our infinite

gratitude goes out to our tireless team of volunteers who

every year continue to devote talent and time to help

children in need.

Anniversary Gala Dinner

Our 10 year Anniversary Charity Dinner was held at the

enchanting Alkaff Mansion Ristorante, featuring delectable

Italian specialties prepared by Chef Simone Depalmas for

over 100 distinguished guests.

The event was hosted by fashion journalist Rana Wehbe

and presided by Pasquale Pistorio.

Guests learned about the recent progress of the Founda-

tion while enjoying an evening of live music with world

class mezzo soprano Angela Hodgins and internationally

renowned pianist Kseniia Vohkmianina. Special thanks to

Singapore Chapter President Marzena Hugues for coordi-

nating and organizing the wonderful event, and to all the

volunteers, sponsors and supporters who helped make

this a great success. In particular, we would like to thank