Educate at-risk girls, end poverty cycle: Thailand

Your kindness and continued support make so much possible for the girls of Dhammajarinee. We are happy to share a few recent highlights that reflect the many ways our students are growing and discovering their abilities.

Giving Tuesday – December 1

Your support will be deeply appreciated during our upcoming Giving Tuesday campaign. This special bonus opportunity will also mark the beginning of our year-end fundraiser.

The 36-hour campaign begins December 1 at 00:00 midnight EST and ends December 2 at 12:00 noon EST. We will send a detailed reminder just before the campaign begins.

Emergency Training

Recently, Dhammajarinee girls took part in an all-day, hands-on safety workshop, learning how to respond to fires and earthquakes with confidence and calm.

With guidance from TTS Training & Service Co., Ltd., a company specializing in workplace safety and emergency response, students had the opportunity to practice emergency procedures, safe evacuation, and ways to protect themselves and others.

I felt a personal delight knowing that our students have received professional training in the safe handling of gas tanks, commonly used for cooking throughout Thailand. Many residential gas fires result from undetected leaks, aging or cracked rubber hoses damaged by Thailand's high heat, or unattended stoves. Training like this helps instill a greater sense of responsibility for their own safety and the well-being of those around them.

Girls’ Football Champions!

We’re thrilled to celebrate a wonderful achievement by eight of our talented students, who joined the Ratchaburi All-Star Girls’ Football Team and helped secure first place in an eight-team tournament held in Ban Pong, Ratchaburi!

Playing alongside talented young athletes from schools across the province, our girls demonstrated outstanding teamwork, determination, and sporting spirit.

A Remarkable Journey of Growth

On October 14, our young DWS Melodica members received an unexpected thrill from the outstanding recognition they earned at the Northeastern Winds International Festival 2026 in Korat, Thailand.

More than half of the band members were new this year, yet they brought home three prestigious awards:

• 1st Place in the Melodica Concert Category, earning Gold Medal honors and the Royal Trophy from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
• Best Conductor Award
• Best Music March Award

The festival brought together bands and young musicians from across Thailand and abroad for several days of competitions, workshops, and concerts.

It is a joy to share these reflections from Dhammajarinee's outstanding band teacher, who received the Best Conductor Award:

“This band has grown remarkably quickly. Last year, when the band was first established, we won a silver medal at this same competition. This year, knowing it is one of the toughest competitions in the country, our goal was not to win the championship. We simply hoped to keep progressing step by step, earn a gold medal, and continue improving. Of our 37 students, only 16 had experience from last year. The other 21 were new to the band.

What we have achieved has exceeded our expectations. The children were overjoyed and could hardly believe what they had accomplished. I believe this success will be talked about for a long time.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us. Our teaching team and students will keep working hard to improve and grow together.”

Your Generosity Makes This Possible

Knowing the challenging backgrounds many of these girls come from, we can only marvel at how far they have come and the success of their journey. Your gift is about so much more than providing an education. You are helping develop the whole child — healthy, confident, successful, at peace, and capable. We thank you for taking on such an important role in their lives.