Help 500 Thai children get an education

This quarter, we are excited to share a testimonial from a young woman in Kalasin Province who successfully completed high school, thanks to your generosity!

"I graduated from high school in March 2026 and am currently preparing to pursue my bachelor's degree.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Education Matters Program for your continuous scholarship support since 2017. This scholarship has been of utmost importance to my life and my family. It has enabled me to pursue my education without interruption and has greatly alleviated my family's financial burden, especially during the start of new school semesters.

My parents work as general laborers, earning an unstable income. Furthermore, they are responsible for caring for the elderly members of our family—my grandmother and grandfather—which results in relatively high living expenses. Despite these challenges, my family is incredibly open-minded and supportive of my personal growth and community involvement, something for which I am deeply grateful.

Over the past few years, I have been very active in my local community center. I have had the privilege of serving in youth leadership, performing in holiday events, and volunteering on the music team. These experiences have helped me grow in confidence, build strong discipline, and develop my musical abilities and responsibility.

Presently, I am preparing to find a job to save up money for my future education, as my family does not have the financial means to support me through higher education, which involves substantial expenses. Nevertheless, I remain deeply determined to complete my degree in order to develop myself and build a stable future.

My dream is to become a teacher or a nurse so that I can help others and contribute meaningfully to society."

Your continuous support makes stories like this possible. By investing in the education of determined young leaders, you are not only transforming individual lives but also planting the seeds for stronger, more vibrant communities. Thank you for partnering with us to bridge the gap between financial hardship and a bright future.

Billy is an eleven-year-old boy in sixth grade who lives with his mother and older brother in a small village in Maha Sarakham Province. Each day after school, he helps at home by cooking rice for his mother and feeding the pigs, showing a growing sense of responsibility and care for his family.

Life has been challenging for this family. Billy’s mother works hard collecting and selling recyclable materials to provide for her children, while his older brother had to leave school after ninth grade and now works at a gas station in the city to help support the household. Even with their efforts, meeting daily needs has often been a struggle.

Last year, Billy began receiving support through the Education Matters scholarship program, which covers school lunches, transportation to school (which is nearly ten kilometers away) and essential supplies such as uniforms, shoes, and a school bag. Because of this support, Billy is able to continue his education without the heavy worry his family once carried.

Billy’s teachers have noticed a positive change in his attitude toward learning, and he is often praised for his effort. On weekends, he enjoys attending church, where he learns to play the guitar, participates in children’s programs, and enjoys playing football with friends.

His mother shares with joy that he now speaks more politely, listens more attentively, and shows greater respect and responsibility at home. Once stubborn and quick-tempered, Billy has become a kinder, more thoughtful boy who willingly helps his family.

Because of your kindness, Billy and his mother now face the future with hope and gratitude. Your support is not only meeting practical needs — it is shaping a young boy’s life for the better and giving him the opportunity to grow, learn, and dream.