The children learn "The Declaration of the Rights of the Child" to
help them protect themselves from abuse in the family and in the community.
This declaration is in Thai song. The children all know it.
Sometimes we teach them by role play.
We have a children's council. We teach the children to take responsibility and
to be able to give their opinion and ideas.
We encourage the children at a young age to help others.
* Every day each child brings 7 baht to Fountain of Life Center *
5 baht for children's food
1 baht for their own saving money
1 baht for children who are poor like themselves Twice a year this money is given by the big children to another deserving cause for children.
We give scholarships to children, who need this, when they go to Elementary and Secondary School,
as well as for the smaller number who go to University.
We give money for health care when there is need
We give milk for small babies when the mother is very poor, or has HIV or TB
Each day we have approximately 110 Children age 3-14 years in
our Center who receives 2 full meals & a snack, as well as medical care and therapy when needed.
Helping children to recognize and avoid situation of danger.
And if there is danger how to ask for help.
Helping the children and their parents to know places and people in Pattaya who will help them.
Helping children who have been trafficked.
Often parents are frightened to go to court, so we replace the parents in the court.
Helping the parents to know how to sign papers, to get the necessary documents for their children,
so they will be able to go to school and have a good quality of life.
By reporting and following up cases where children are abused.
We try to give the children value education by teaching them good manners,
way of behavior and discipline in their lives.
The children go for retreat in the temple and older children who wish
to be a monk for a period of time are encouraged to do so.
Every month our staff visits the children in their school to know
how they get on in their study and to see how they socialize with other children.
At this time we have activities so they can share their ideas,
express their feelings and emotions and hopes.
Many have grown a lot from the time they were in Fountain of life Center.
It is very interesting to see this.