By Susan Tileston | Project Leader
We are still in a holding pattern due to the pandemic. As of October 2, the SAW (Social Action for Women) orphanage has 127 children in its care. Due to financial constraints, they are unable to accept more orphans at this time.
22 of the children have been vaccinated and all the staff are now fully vaccinated.
Most of the students are enrolled in Thai schools. At this time school is on-line only, as Mae Sot is stil a Covid red zone and in-class learning is not permitted. One benefit of remote learning has been that the children have had more time to work on their vegetable gardens, growing corn, mushrooms, squash, and beans. Mushrooms are sold to generate income.
SAW's reunification program to connect orphans with family members in Myanmar has been adversely affected not only by the pandemic but also by the military coup in February of 2021. At this time, travel between the two countries is restricted.
Thr MY STORY photo project Board has agreed to send $1000 to be used to supplement the children's diet.
We are still hoping to return to Mae Sot, Thailand sometime in 2022.
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