Support Hilltribe Children Asia

ORPHANAGES FOR HILLTRIBE CHILDREN IN NORTHERN THAILAND

Fortunately, a variety of organizations have taken the fate of hilltribe children, but also of Thai orphans, to heart. As a result, northern Thailand boasts a fair number of orphanages. Most of these orphanages simply want to provide children with a safe environment where they can receive decent education, which will later help them to make their way in Thai society. Some organizations also pursue a further goal: to raise the children in a certain ‘life stance’ or religion.

THE SUPPORT HILLTRIBE CHILDREN ASIA FOUNDATION

The orphanage Asia’s Hope is located in Doi Saket, a town to the north of Chiang Mai that lies on the way to Chiang Rai. Asia’s Hope provides accommodation and care to approximately 90 children. Back in 2005 Asia’s Hope consisted solely of a stone building and two dormitories constructed from bamboo and straw. Thanks to the support of American and Canadian Churches Asia’s Hope has today become a well-equipped orphanage, with dormitories made of stone and a separate nursery for infants.
In March 2008, Ine and Palle Aasted-Madsen visited the orphanage together with Geert Hidskes. Geert is living in Thailand, and in the past he and his friends had lent a helping hand in the construction of Asia’s Hope. During their visit, orphanage mother Tutu Bee told them that a couple she was friends with (Preecha and Chuleeporn Chaocharoen) were planning to take care of roughly 25 Hmong children. Tutu asked them to assist Preecha and the children in finding a suitable home.
Since the purchase of land and construction of a home surpassed the capacities of the initial group of volunteer helpers, the decision was made to set up a foundation. In April 2008, the Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation was officially founded.
As the founders believed that many people shared their exasperation with the high overhead expenses of charitable organizations (including high administrative costs), it was laid down in the Foundation’s statutes that overhead expenses are not recognized.
The Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation guarantees that all received donations will directly benefit the children. Administrative expenses, office expenses, travel expenses, reimbursements and other overhead expenses do not exist. Any expenses incurred by board members must be paid by members themselves.
The principal goal of the Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation is to provide children with accommodation and a safe environment where they enjoy access to education and are able to integrate into the society they form part of. This will give them greater opportunities for their future.

THE SUPPORT HILLTRIBE CHILDREN ASIA FOUNDATION AND PIYAWAT ORPHANAGE

Following the death of their 19-month old son Piyawat in March 2008, Preecha and Chuleeporn Chaocharoen decided to take care of orphans. The orphanage was named after their deceased child. You can find the biographies of Preecha and Chuleeporn in another section on this page.
Soon after the Foundation was established it became apparent that more money was needed than just for new accommodation. Additional money would be needed to take care of all the children, pay for their school tuition and daily transportation to school. The solution consisted in temporarily leasing a house for a monthly rent of 60 Euros and installing a few primitive facilities in it. The children were brought to school in a cart attached to a motor bike. The Foundation has dedicated itself to finding monthly donors as well as one-time contributions.
Much has improved in the meantime. The Foundation was granted for 10 years free lodging in a magnificent new house in Wiang Kum Tam, a splendid neighborhood just outside of Chiang Mai that is home to many temple ruins. The house was renovated so as to accommodate 25 orphans and 4 orphanage parents and their families (the families of Preecha and his brother Manop). There is also a guestroom where volunteers can stay. Piyawat Orphanage now has two cars for the transportation of children. The children no longer have to sleep on the floor; they now sleep in bunk beds. The garden features various playground equipment. The new accommodation was officially opened on January 9th, 2010 by Peter van Loo, honorary consul of the Netherlands in Chiang Mai, and Ine Aasted-Madsen, chair of the Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation.
Furthermore, a plot land was leased for a period of 10 years, where chicken can be raised, vegetables, fruits and rice can be cultivated, and a fish pond was built. As the children are actively helping in the cultivation process, this plot of land not only supplies food, but also serves an educational purpose.
The Foundation is of the opinion that Piyawat Orphanage should – circumstances permitting – generate independent income. Given the Orphanage’s location in the popular tourist district Wiang Kum Kam, a small restaurant was set up. Bike tours offered by Chiang Mai Biking and frequently stop by at the restaurant for lunch.
The Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation supports Piyawat Orphanage each month with 1000 Euros.

THE FUTURE

Following the death of their 19-month old son Piyawat in March 2008, Preecha and Chuleeporn Chaocharoen decided to take care of orphans. The orphanage was named after their deceased child. You can find the biographies of Preecha and Chuleeporn in another section on this page.
Soon after the Foundation was established it became apparent that more money was needed than just for new accommodation. Additional money would be needed to take care of all the children, pay for their school tuition and daily transportation to school. The solution consisted in temporarily leasing a house for a monthly rent of 60 Euros and installing a few primitive facilities in it. The children were brought to school in a cart attached to a motor bike. The Foundation has dedicated itself to finding monthly donors as well as one-time contributions.
Much has improved in the meantime. The Foundation was granted for 10 years free lodging in a magnificent new house in Wiang Kum Tam, a splendid neighborhood just outside of Chiang Mai that is home to many temple ruins. The house was renovated so as to accommodate 25 orphans and 4 orphanage parents and their families (the families of Preecha and his brother Manop). There is also a guestroom where volunteers can stay. Piyawat Orphanage now has two cars for the transportation of children. The children no longer have to sleep on the floor; they now sleep in bunk beds. The garden features various playground equipment. The new accommodation was officially opened on January 9th, 2010 by Peter van Loo, honorary consul of the Netherlands in Chiang Mai, and Ine Aasted-Madsen, chair of the Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation.
Furthermore, a plot land was leased for a period of 10 years, where chicken can be raised, vegetables, fruits and rice can be cultivated, and a fish pond was built. As the children are actively helping in the cultivation process, this plot of land not only supplies food, but also serves an educational purpose.
The Foundation is of the opinion that Piyawat Orphanage should – circumstances permitting – generate independent income. Given the Orphanage’s location in the popular tourist district Wiang Kum Kam, a small restaurant was set up. Bike tours offered by Chiang Mai Biking and frequently stop by at the restaurant for lunch.
The Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation supports Piyawat Orphanage each month with 1000 Euros.

THE STAFF AT PIYAWAT ORPHANAGE

Orphanage father Preecha Chaocharoen about his life in his own words:
My background:
Thirty-one years ago, in 1977, I was a little Hmong boy living in the mountains of northern Thailand. Since my parents were very poor at the time, I didn’t have the opportunity to go to school. I am the fourth child of eight brothers and one sister. My parents had many children, so we couldn’t go to school.
When I was ten years old, my father heard by chance that “World Vision Thailand”, an orphanage in Santapong, Chiang Mai, was opening. The goal of “World Vision Thailand” was to offer free schooling to Hmong children. My father decided to send my brothers and me to this orphanage. This was the opportunity for me to attend school and at the same time become acquainted with Jesus Christ.
My previous experience in working with orphans and children from impoverished backgrounds:
After completing high school I went on to study at “Bangkok Bible College” in Bangkok. Upon graduating I became a staff member at “New Life Center”, another orphanage where children from minority backgrounds receive free schooling. I worked there as a religious instructor and took care of the children after school and at weekends.
I worked and taught at “New Life Center” for three years and also met my wife Chuleeporn there. She was working in the centre as a cook, while also being responsible for housholding and the children’s health. When my wife got pregnant with our first child I decided to look for another job.
My inspiration to go back to working in an orphanage:
Even though many years had passed since then, my wife and I kept hoping that one day we would again be able to do something for underprivileged children. We believed it would be good to help them make something of their lives, first and foremost by giving them a chance to go to school.
The reason for our decision to go back to working in an orphanage is that not very long ago we lost our youngest son, Piyawat. Piyawat was never able to breathe on his own; he spent his whole life in hospital, hooked to a breathing machine in an intensive care unit. The hospital was 20 kilometers from our home. But every day my wife, our daughter Preeyapat (now 17), our son Piyapon (now 16) and I went to visit Piyawat. We never grew tired, as we were all terribly in love with Piyawat. On March 10, 2008 he passed away and was taken by God to heaven. He was exactly 1 year, 7 months and 22 days old. We still miss him every day.

Through this experience I have learned that every life, every human being is precious and that we must take good care of each life. Piyawat has taught me more than I could teach him.
When we now think of Piyawat, my wife and I are also thinking of all Hmong and all Hmong children living in the mountains with poor parents. To many Thais the Hmong are only a mountain tribe and not Thai. Because the Hmong are different in their eyes, they often do not get the chance to go to school or enjoy similar opportunities as Thais. We want to provide Hmong children with such opportunities. It will help us to overcome our loss of Piyawat.

When an old friend of ours told us there was an opportunity to work in an orphanage, my wife and I did not hesitate. I believe that my wife, my daughter, my son and I can give love and affection to Hmong orphans. We shall be a good father, wife, sister and brother to them. We shall open our hearts for them and dedicate our life with theirs. Jesus Christ is our Lord, and He brings love, and that’s why we can give love to the children.

I was myself once in an orphanage, and later staff member in another orphanage. But I am also a father. I think that I will do a good job as orphanage father.


Preecha Chaocharoen

Chuleeporn Chaocharoen in her own words:
My inspiration to work in an orphanage:
When I was a little girl, my father sent me after primary school to high school in Mae Hong Son, although we were very poor. I worked together with my husband Preecha at “New Life Center”. Through our work there I understand well what needs to be done in a centre for Hmong children from poor families.
However, the biggest inspiration for encouraging and helping my husband with his work was the loss of our son Piyaywat. We want to see value in every child, particularly in children from impoverished circumstances, children who lack access to education, good opportunities, food and parental affection.
My husband and I are very happy to take care of these children as if they were our own sons and daughters. Our beloved Piyawat was not able to share his life with us; we shall pass our love for him onto these children. This is for Piyawat. God is eternal love, and He teaches us to love each other and share our love with others.


Manop Chaocharoen in his own words:
In 1977 I was a simple Hmong boy living in the mountains of northern Thailand, just like my brother Preecha. At the time my brothers and I didn’t have the opportunity to go to school because our parents were very poor. We were a big family, of eight boys and one girl. When I was ten, my father heard that “World Vision” was opening an orphanage for Hmong boys in Sanpatong, Chiang Mai province. The orphanage offered the children a place to live and to go to school to. My father sent first my five older brothers to this orphanage and a couple of years later also me and my other two brothers. At the orphanage we became acquainted with Christianity and decided to accept Jesus Christ as our saviour. I went to Banmaisawan Primary School and Bankad Witayakom High School. In all those years I stayed at the“World Vision” orphanage. After high school I had to leave the orphanage, but I wanted to continue studying. So I went to Chiang Mai Technical College. I studied during the day and worked at night to support myself. This was a very tough period, and eventually I couldn’t keep up this kind of life anymore. I had to drop out of university and start looking for a job. I worked first in Chiang Mai for a company producing electrical appliances, and then in Bangkok. After a few years in Bangkok I went back to Chiang Mai and married Tiwaporn. Together with my brother Preecha I set up a business: Mondays till Thursdays we would make authentic ceramic and Fridays and Saturdays we would sell it on Chatuchak Market in Chiang Mai. Our products were designed in the classical Lanna style and formed part of the OTOP (One Tambon One Product) program of the then Thai government. (A Tambon is a District). Our products were awarded 4 stars.
Our business was going well, but after our beloved nephew Piyawat died on March 10, 2008, my brother Preecha and his wife Chuleeporn decided to take care of Hmong orphans. They realized that life was beautiful and every human being precious, especially the Hmong children in the mountains who are in need of help for a better future. These children need three daily lunches, a good accomodation, good health and, most importantly, the opportunity to go to school. Because of my youth experiences I understand their needs well, which is the reason why I didn’t hesitate to help my brother with his mission to take care of Hmong orphans (even though at the time there wasn’t any organisation to support us yet).
I thank God for sending us our nephew Piyawat, who taught us the true meaning of life. I hope that many of you will support us! We deeply appreciate any form of support!

Tiwaporn Chaocharoen in her own words:
As a girl I went to school in Kunyuam, Mae Hong Son. Although my parents were very poor, they recognized that I wanted to study and thus sent me to “Chiang Mai Vocational College” to continue studying. My life isn’t much different from that of my husband Manop. I continued my education, but since my parents didn’t have enough money to pay for my education, I had to work part-time. After paying back my tuition fees, I went to work in Bangkok for a couple of years. After my marriage to Manop we started up a business with Preecha and Chuleeporn, producing authentic Lanna style cups, which we sold at Chatuchak Market. And even though our business went well, after the death of Piyawat we decided to help Preecha and Chuleeporn with their mission to take care of Hmong orphans.
Since as a little girl I lived in an underdeveloped mountain village remote from civilization, I understand well the significance of Piyawat Orphanage. I am working at the orphange with great pleasure. Please help the orphans by supporting our work! We deeply appreciate your help!

THE CHILDREN

There are currently living four adults (Preecha and Chuleeporn Chaocharoen, and Manop and Tiwaporn Chaocharoen) at Piyawat Orphanage. Preecha and Chuleeporn have two children, but a third is on the way. Manop and Tiwaporn also have two children. As there are 25 orphans, they have to take care of a total of 29 children.
Below you will find short biographies of all the children (date: summer 2010).
Manunchai Chaocharoen
Manunchai is 3 years old and in the first age group at nursery school. He is the son of Manop and Tiwaporn. He is healthy, dexterous, limber, cheerful and likes to talk. Manunchai is generous and sweet, fits in well, but of course cannot do everything by himself quite yet. He loves jigsaw puzzles, football and aerodynamics!
Naomi Cheeweenitiskul (called Omi)
Naomi was born on November 22, 2003. She has two older brothers. Her parents work in the fields. The family is very poor and in her mountain village there are no schools. So she is very happy that she can now stay at Piyawat and go to school. She is in Year 1 at primary school. Naomi is good at school and gets on well with other children. She is developing just fine. Naomi loves to draw.
Ratchanok Wangwanapat (called Nam)
Ratchanok was born on June 12, 2003. She is the sister of Ratchanon. Her mother left when Ratchanok was still an infant, and has not returned since. It is likely that she ran away from her husband, who is an alcoholic. The children were staying with their grandparents before they came to Piyawat Orphanage. Ratchanok is now in Year 1 at primary school. She feels frequent pain in her knees and is not very limber. Ratchanok is a bit on the quiet side, but nevertheless cheerful and generous. She too loves to draw.

Huajaipra Saeher (called Mimi)
Huajaipra was born on June 9, 2002. After the death of her parents she stayed with her grandmother, who passed away at the end of 2009. She is in Year 2 at primary school and doing well there. Although built small, Huajaipra’s health is good. She is intelligent, cheerful and talkative, but a little touchy. Huajaipra is generous, friendly and polite. She loves singing, drawing and reading.
Leelawadee Laohang (called Lee)
Leelawadee was born on August 22, 2002. Her parents divorced and then both remarried. The family of her mother and stepfather was so poor that they didn’t even have a roof over their heads. Together with her 5 year-older sister Wipaporn, Leelawadee was taken in by Piyawat Orphanage. She is in Year 2 and doing fine. Lee is sometimes a little slow and is suffering from frequent colds. She is generous and polite, cheerful but a little bit withdrawn. She loves singing.

Tongdee Laovang (called Tongdee)
Tongdee was born on April 2, 2001. His mother died, and his father is addicted to drugs and now in jail. Before he came to Piyawat Orphanage, he was living in impoverished conditions with an uncle. Tongdee is in Year 2 and seems to be very intelligent. He is healthy, limber, cheerful and polite. He loves football.

Jeerasak Petkeereerat (called Jeerasak)
Jeerasak was born on December 8, 2001. His father died when he was 5. He has two older sisters. His mother left the family to find work somewhere else and has not returned since. Nobody seems to know where she is. In his mountain village there are no schools. Jeerasak is in Year 2. He is good at school as well as sports. Most of the time he is cheerful, sometimes short-tempered, and doesn’t talk much.
Montree Saechao (called Montree)
Montree was born on May 15, 2002. He has three brothers. After his father’s death his mother couldn’t take care of the entire family. Montree is in Year 2. He is healthy, cheerful, a normal child and is developing well. He likes to get into mischief.
Ratchanon Wangwanapat (called Non)
Ratchanon was born on July 22, 2002. He has a younger sister. Her mother has left the village where he was born and not returned since. She escaped her husband, who is an alcoholic. The children went to live with their grandmother, who is however too old and poor to take care of them properly. Ratchanon is in Year 2 and is an average student. His health is good. He likes sports and playing, and loves to talk.
Kanjana Laovue (called Teetee)
Kanjana was born on September 9, 2001. Her father was murdered, and she lived together with two older sisters with her mother. The family is so poor that there isn’t enough food for everyone. Kanjana is in Year 3, is healthy, generally speaking cheerful, and is developing just fine. She likes to help with household chores.
Ungkana Saeher (called Nuna)
Ungkana was born on May 11, 2001. She has two older brothers, one of whom (Anan) also lives in Piyawat Orphanage. After her mother died of cancer, her father remarried and abandoned his children. They became drifters in their village, stayed with various people for brief periods, and were begging for food. There was no question of whether they could go to school. Ungkana is in Year 3, is healthy, receives good grades and is intelligent. She smiles a lot and loves singing.
Tanyaporn Saewang (called Min)
Tanyaporn was born on May 14, 2001. Her parents divorced and both remarried. Together with her brother she lived with her grandmother, until the latter passed away in 2007. She would have loved to go to school, but there was no money available. This was also partly due to the fact that her parents gave preference to their new families. Tanyaporn is in Year 3, healthy, skillful and a clever girl. She loves challenging the boys at the orphanage and often joins them in their games.
Wongstorn Laohang (called Wong)
Wongstorn was born on January 2, 2002. He has two older sisters. His father had been ill for many years, but there was no money to admitt him to hospital. He eventually died. Later his mother remarried. The children had a hard time living with their new stepfather. The family was poor and there was too little money for food and no money to let the children go to school. Wongstorn is in Year 3, is a cheerful child, and gets good grades at school. He is a responsible boy and has a talent for football.
Wichat Saewa (called Wichat)
Wichat was born on January 10, 2001. He has 3 older brothers and 1 older sister. His father died in prison of a disease. The family was poor, and his mother couldn’t take care of all of her children. Witchat is in Year 3 and is an average student. He loves to talk and shows leadership.
Pang Saewang (called Pang)
Pang was born on a very special day: January 1, 2000. He hails from a poor family, because his father kept several wives. As he had nothing to eat, Pang stayed with a family member in his village. Pang is in Year 3, cheerful, sociable and is a good student. Sometimes he can be a bit self-opinionated.
Tanawat Kongsai-ngurn (called Tanawat)
Tanawat was born on October 27, 1999. He is the brother of Tanyaporn. After his parents’ divorce he was living with his grandmother, who passed away in 2007. Tanawat is in Year 4, is healthy, but has problems with his right leg as a result of a car accident when he was still very little. He has average talent and is developing well. He is polite and loves singing.
Manatchaya Chaocharoen (called Maai)
Manatchaya is the daughter of Manop and Tiwaporn. She was born on April 10, 2001. Piayawat, the deceased son of Preecha and Chuleeporn, was her nephew. She still misses Piyawat every day. Manatchaya is in Year 4 and an intelligent and nice girl. She loves singing and assuming leadership.
Somsak Chaoroensakul (called Ju)
Somsak was born on September 3, 1999. He has four older brothers. After his father’s death the family succumbed to poverty; there was not even enough money to buy food. Somsak is in Year 5 and is an average student, but a boy with a good heart. He will be crying one minute and laughing the next.
Preecha Saewang (called Preecha)
Preecha was born on July 26, 1995. His 3 older brothers all died from eating poisonous mushrooms. He has now only one sister left. His parents have been struggling for years with health problems and were unable to work. The family was therefore very poor, and Preecha couldn’t go to school.
Chatree Saewang (called Chai)
Chatree was born on September 1, 1996. He has 2 brothers and 1 sister. His parents separated and work in the fields. The family has not enough to eat. Chatree is in Year 6, keeps up well at school, is healthy, and a cheerful talker. But sometimes he keeps brooding over things. His hobby is playing guitar. He is hard working and loves to play football.
Anan Seaher (called Paang)
Anan was born on November 12, 1996. He is the brother of Ungkana. His mother died of cancer and his father remarried. His stepmother brought her own children into the marriage, and his father stopped taking care of his children. So they had to live on the street in their village and beg for food. Anan likes to study. He is in Year 6, is an average student, and healthy. He is hard working, but a little touchy and bursts quickly into tears.
Jua Saewa (called Jua)
Jua was born in 1998; his exact birth date is unknown. He has 3 brothers and sisters. His father died of an illness while he was in jail. The family is very poor, and his mother can’t take care of all children. Jua is in Year 6 and an average student. He is healthy and loves to play guitar.
Wipaporn Laohang (called Wi)
Wipaporn was born on March 3, 1997. She has one brother and sister, Leelawadee, who lives also in Piyawat Orphanage. Her parents divorced and both remarried. The family of her mother and stepfather was so poor that they didn’t even have a roof over their heads. Wipaporn is in year 6 and an average student. She is a friendly, but sensitive girl.
Sutep Maleeseesuksai (called Tep)
Sutep doesn’t know his date of birth. He was probably born in 1993. He is the younger brother of Sawat. Their father died in 2002, because there was no money to admit him to hospital. Since their mother also had to take care of their grandmother, there was no money to send the children to school. Sutep is in Year 7 and intelligent. He is cheerful, but a little bit on the quiet side. He is interested in art, drawing/painting and loves to play football.
Anchisa Kornkeeratikarn (called Urn)
Anchisa was born on November 28, 1996. She has two younger brothers. Her father serves a life sentence, and her mother remarried. This is the reason why Anchisa was staying with her grandparents. She loves studying, but the closest school was too far away, and there weren’t always teachers present. Anchisa is in Year 8, intelligent, cheerful, friendly and polite. She likes to lend a helping hand at the orphanage.
Sawat Maleeseesuksai (called Sawat)
Just like his younger brother Sutep, Sawat only knows his year of birth: 1991. His father died in 2002 and there was no money to let Sawat go to school. Sawat is in Year 8, is a cheerful boy, but introverted. He is a good student, loves to play flute and football.
Piyapon Chaocharoen (called Man)
Piyapon is the son of Preecha and Chuleeporn. He was born on April 3, 1994. He is very proud of his parents, because they founded Piyawat Orphanage after his brother’s death. Piyapon is in Year 11 and an average student. He excels in music and plays guitar, violin and piano.
Preeyapat Chaocharoen (called Mae)
Preeyapat was born on April 30, 1998 and is the daughter of Preecha and Chuleeporn. She is very much aware of her parents’ work, knows that it doesn’t generate much income, but is fully behind their mission to support Hmong orphans. She hopes that Piyawat Orphanage will receive a lot of support. Preeyapat is in Year 12, intelligent, cheerful, but can sometimes be brooding. She loves to read.

BOARD MEMBERS OF THE SUPPORT HILLTRIBE CHILDREN ASIA FOUNDATION

Chair:
Ine Aasted-Madsen van Stiphout (1961), Kerkrade. Until June 2010 she was a member of the Dutch House of Representatives, ad present an independent consultant.
e-mail: voorzitter@hilltribechildrenasia.com
Secretary:
Cees de Groot (1945), Amsterdam, partner in Schreurs en de Groot, booksellers.
e-mail: secretaris@hilltribechildrenasia.com
Treasurer:
Kees Dros (1951), Amsterdam, director Administratie Buro C. Dros.
e-mail:penningmeester@hilltribechildrenasia.com
Coordinator Thailand:
Geert Hidskes (1949), Chonburi, Thailand, owner hotel Villa Oranje
e- mail:hidskes@hilltribechildrenasia.com
Member:
Andre Breuer (1960), Bangkok, Thailand, owner Bangkok Biking.
e-mail: breuer@hilltribechildrenasia.com
Member:
Frank Visser (1987), The Hague, staff member at P&O Services Group.
e-mail: visser@hilltribechildrenasia.com

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Thanks to regular and one-time contributions the Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation was in the past able to provide much needed financial support to Piyawat Orphanage. Still, a lot remains to be done. Currently the Foundation supports Piyawat Orphanage with 1000 Euros per month. This sum exceeds the actual amount of regular monthly contributions. Moreover, 1000 Euros are not sufficient for covering the monthly living expenses of 25 children and 2 families. Not to forget, the sum received by Piyawat Orphanage is also liable to exchange rates.

ANBI recognition
Since January 1, 2009,the Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation is officially recognized in the Netherlands as a charitable organization (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling). As a result, regular and one-time contributions are respectively wholly and partially income tax deductible. Please visit for further information: www.anbi.nl.
Donations
If you would like to ensure that your donations or those of your company are tax deductible, you can notarize your donations. Please visit for further information: www.schenkservice.nl .
Regular donations
The Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation is very grateful for all regular donations. Please transfer your donations to account 45.77.79.969 to the benefit of the “Stichting Support Hilltribe Children Asia”, Amsterdam, stating “regular donations”.
One-time donations
The Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation is also very grateful for any one-time donations. Please transfer your donations to account 45.77.79.969 to the benefit of the “Stichting Support Hilltribe Children Asia”, Amsterdam, stating “one-time donations”.
Organize a fundraising event
You, your organization, school or company could organize a fundraising event for Piyawat Orphanage through the Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation. If possible, a board member would like to participate in the event to give explanations to interested donors. To give an example, in November 2009 ROC Amsterdam organized a fundraising event, which yielded 2500 Euros.
Become a volunteer
As there are always plenty of things to do in an orphanage, volunteers are very welcome. If you would like to spend some time with the children, help with chores at the orphanage or perhaps give English lessons, please contact the Support Hilltribe Childen Asia Foundation.
Visit the orphanage
Should you be staying in Thailand and Chiang Mai, please come and pay a visit to Piyawat Orphanage. The orphanage is located in a beautiful part of Chiang Mai, where you can find many temple ruins and also go on a biking trip. And the children, of course, always appreciate a visit. The address is: 69/1, M. 11, Tawangtal, Sarapi, Chiang Mai (see also the map in another section on this page). Please call ahead and ask when the children will be around. Sometimes they will be at school, to the countryside, swimming or on excursions.
The phone number of orphanage father Preecha Chaocharoen is 081-0232 2074. (If you are calling from outside Thailand, please dial +6681 0232 2074). In the orphanage you can enjoy a fresh cup of coffee or some soft refreshments. If you would like to enjoy a meal, please call ahead and let the orphanage know. Your visit to Piyawat Orphanage will definitely be one of the highlights of your visit to Thailand!
Take the children out on a trip
You can also visit the orphanage (preferably at weekends) and treat the children to a little trip, e.g., to the swimming pool or the zoo. This won’t cost very much and will give you unforgettable memories of many happy children’s faces. Please contact and consult with the orphanage father Preecha Chaocharoen.
Spread the word
If you visit the orphanage and/or take out the children, please don’t forget to tell others about your experience. Please also mention the Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation and this website.
You can support the Foundation by forwarding links to this website to friends, family and colleagues at work. Many thanks for spreading the word!

ONCE AGAIN: FIRM AGREEMENTS

The Support Hilltribe Children Asia Foundation guarantees that all received donations will directly benefit the children. Administrative expenses, office expenses, travel expenses, reimbursements and other overhead expenses do not exist. Any expenses incurred by board members must be paid by members themselves.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

You can support Preecha, Chuleeporn and the children by transferring donations to
ABN-AMRO Account 45.77.79.969
To the benefit of “Stichting Support Hilltribe Children Asia”, Amsterdam
Please, use in case of a bank transfer from a foreign bank account:
IBAN: NL52ABNA0457779969
BIC: ABNANL2A
Please state whether your donation is a one-time donation or part of a regular donation.
Many thanks!