A Family in Need
In the far north of Thailand, the Thae Bu family lives in a simple hut. The parents are stateless, which leaves them with very few options for earning a steady income or receiving government assistance. Working as day laborers, they try to earn enough to cover their family’s most basic needs.
On a small plot of land they have been allowed to use temporarily, they built their home with whatever simple materials they had. But when illness struck the family, they were caught in a spiral of debt. On their own, they are unlikely to find a way out.
They are short on almost everything: warm blankets, mosquito nets, cooking utensils, and enough food. They also need a small solar power system so the family can have light in the evenings.
The village pastor brought their situation to our attention. He welcomed the family into his church and continues to walk alongside them. The congregation is helping as much as it can, but its resources are not enough.
So our Thai partners decided to step in right away. The children are especially close to their hearts: to make sure they can attend school and later complete vocational training, our partners are covering the necessary costs.
