Help Keep Families Together

Step Ahead addresses many of the factors that make people more vulnerable to trafficking. We address some of the top reasons for trafficking. 

Such as:

Poverty - Step Ahead helps single moms, aunties, and grannies make extra income to help their families sustain, by making available micro-grants to run their small micro-enterprises. Whether the business is selling Thai noodle soup or Japanese sushi in Bangkok's largest slum or raising fish in a tank beside their house out in a rural village of Southern Thailand, the increased income makes a huge difference in the stability of the family and their capacity to sustain well.  

Lack of Education-  Helping children stay in school and finish their education changes the equation for poor families. Educational stipends through KFT means children do not withdraw from school because of the lack of resources, rather they get more confidence and more ability to work and help their family in the future as they have greatly increased earning opportunities.

Lack of confidence and financial understanding - Through mentoring and training, families become much more resilient and able to face whatever challenges come. Keeping Families Together (KFT) program addresses issues at the roots through prevention and delivering hope for the futures of poor families and children.

Altogether children and families in Thailand find hope, where they once faced dead ends and insurmountable challenges.

Step Ahead shows that hope really is just a step ahead.

Thank you for standing with Step Ahead families and children through your support!

Links:

• Step Ahead Website

We Auntie Sri a few months ago when she had just taken in a stepson’s children, because he and his wife were incarcerated for drug charges. Despite everything, her worn and tired heart found room to care for others. After joining our "Keeping Families Together"  program, she is flourishing!

She learned about child protection, health, and hygiene, positive parenting, how to manage her financial resources, and successfully start a micro-business - flower garlands. Her soul is as beautiful as the jasmine flower garlands she makes to sells as part of her income generation assistance project with Step Ahead. Not only her, but she brings along the children in her care to all the trainings and events. They are able to learn with her as well. 

Covid-19 had made life, once again, very difficult. She could not sell her flowers and she was living on handouts from various charities. The relief of food staples and household items she received was helpful though, and she new she would be able to feed her family for about a month. Step Ahead also assisted families like hers with rent and utility bills and provided some educational activities for the children while they stay home from school. Furthermore, we gave specific training and information on the COVID situation so that families can be well supported.

Last month, we learned that someone broke into their small one-room shack and stole all their food! Their door upstairs was not secure. Step Ahead and our partner church sprung into action and installed a brand new solid wood door with a good lock for Aunt Sri. 

Practical help, encouragement, and support have helped another family step ahead. Thank you for making it happen to Keep Families Together.