Provide formula to families in need in Thailand

This year, we continue to provide milk and formula to families who are most in need within a few-hour radius of Ubon Ratchathani. We also continue to rely on our network of healthcare professionals and other government employees from departments that support social development to help us connect with families in greatest need. Often, this is due to loss of employment or illnesses in the family. We are so thankful for their hard work to help Thai society and that they are willing to partner with The Light Center to meet these temporary family needs! We believe that working in partnership with local organizations instead of separate from them is the most strategic way to work together to impact Thai society. Thank you for continuing to partner with us on this endeavor! We are excited to announce that in 2025 we will be expanding this program to the Northern region of Thailand. More updates to come later this year!

In 2024, The Light Center was able to help at least 54 families who were in desperate need of infant formula. We continue to primarily work through our healthcare network of nurses and social workers at regional hospitals to ensure our formula is getting to the families with the greatest needs. This is about a 50% reduction from the previous year which we consider a good thing! It means that Thailand is succesfully recovering from the pandemic shut downs with families finding employment, and the need for emergency formula going down.

Last year continued to reaffirm that partnerships with our healthcare network is the best model for this type of assistance. They are the closest support for these families and know what the greatest needs are. In addition, this simple partnership opens the door to assisting regional hospitals and families with our maternity care program. Thank you for helping us provide for families in need and to the physical development of children who don't have access to breast milk.