What We Do

Toys for Thailand provides support to 52 remote hill tribe village schools located near the Burmese border in Mae Hong Son. Working with school directors and teachers, we identify the most pressing needs and fund projects based on our current budget.

Our ultimate goal is to improve the living conditions and learning environments for the Tribal children housed at these schools. Working in partnership with teachers and the Maehongson Education Development Association, T4T volunteers directly purchase and distribute goods and services to the schools.

T4T has provided approximately $300,000 in resources to tribal schools in Northern Thailand. Resources include rice husking and soy milk machines, agricultural supplies, water systems, solar panels, vocational and instructional tools.

T4T Projects Funded 2007-18

Rice Huskers – a source of income for the school and a way to feed the children.

Stud Pigs – used for breeding and fertilizer, a source of income for schools.

Soymilk making machines – provides a protein rich drink for children.

Solar Panels – supply schools with electrical power.

 

Agricultural resources – seeds, gardening tools, stud pigs, chicken, fish and mushroom farms.

Language development- books with cartoons and pictures, language DVD’s, flashcards, posters and dictionaries.

Preschool resources – toys, sand box, art materials and teaching media for language skills.

Vocational tools– sewing machines, weaving looms, shoe repair and black smith tools, clay-cement brick making shop,  gardening equipment and musical instruments.

Barber and haircutting stations – teach students a vocational skill and give them a source of income.

Computer workstations – an instructional resource to teachers who earn about $200 a month.

Basic Needs – blankets, bedding, mosquito netting, shoes, jackets, clothes, medical supplies and food.

Playgrounds –  School playgrounds provide incentive for children to come to school.