Repair 17 Dangerous Slum Schools (1,000 students)

by Human Development Foundation (Mercy Centre)

Project Report | Oct 14, 2026
Restoring Safe Learning Environments for Children

By Prawina Sompong | Director of Communications and Marketing

During Thailand’s rainy season, heavy rainfall and flooding affect many communities across the country. This year, several areas have experienced flooding, including communities where Mercy Centre operates its network of 17 kindergartens.

The floods have caused damage to some of our school facilities, creating challenges for children, teachers, and families. Floodwater, mud, accumulated dirt, and damaged equipment have left several school buildings in need of urgent cleaning, repairs, and renovation.

For children living in vulnerable communities, these schools are more than just classrooms. They provide a safe place to learn, develop essential skills, build friendships, and prepare for a brighter future. When school facilities are damaged, children’s education and daily routines are disrupted.

We need to restore our schools to ensure every child has a safe, clean, and welcoming place to learn.

Our Plan: Repairing and Restoring 17 Kindergartens

Mercy Centre plans to undertake a comprehensive cleaning, repair, and renovation initiative across our network of 17 kindergartens. Our priority is to address safety concerns, restore damaged facilities, and prepare classrooms for children to return to a healthy learning environment.

Our planned activities include:

1. Big Cleaning and Sanitation

Remove mud, dirt, and debris left behind by floodwater.
Deep-clean classrooms, kitchens, toilets, and shared spaces.
Clean and disinfect floors, walls, furniture, and frequently used surfaces.
Check for dampness, mould, and other potential health and safety risks.

2. Repairs and Renovation

Inspect buildings and identify areas requiring urgent repairs.
Repair damaged floors, walls, doors, windows, and other school facilities as needed.
Address electrical and other safety concerns through qualified professionals.
Improve classrooms and surrounding areas to make them safer and more suitable for young children.

3. Replacing Essential School Furniture

Purchase new tables and chairs where existing furniture has been damaged or is no longer safe to use.
Replace damaged storage cabinets and cupboards.
Repair or replace furniture that cannot be safely restored.

4. Replenishing Learning Materials and Equipment

Purchase essential teaching and learning materials.
Replace damaged books, stationery, educational toys, and classroom supplies.
Provide age-appropriate learning equipment to support early childhood development.
Ensure teachers have the basic resources they need to resume classroom activities effectively.

Early childhood education is a critical foundation for a child’s future. For children growing up in low-income communities, access to a safe and supportive kindergarten can make a lasting difference.

Repairing our 17 kindergartens will help us:

Protect children’s safety by addressing damaged facilities and potential hazards.
Restore learning opportunities for children whose education has been disrupted by flooding.
Support teachers by providing clean classrooms, suitable furniture, and essential teaching resources.
Protect children’s health through thorough cleaning, sanitation, and appropriate repairs.
Strengthen community resilience by helping schools and families recover after the floods.

This project is not simply about repairing buildings. It is about restoring stability, protecting children’s well-being, and ensuring that a difficult rainy season does not become a lasting barrier to their education.

How You Can Help

Mercy Centre is seeking support from our donors, partners, friends, and the wider community to make this restoration project possible.

Your contribution can help provide:

Cleaning and sanitation supplies
Building repair and renovation materials
Tables, chairs, and storage cabinets
Books, stationery, educational toys, and learning equipment
Financial support for urgent repairs and essential replacements

Every contribution, large or small, will help us restore the learning environments that children depend on.

At Mercy Centre, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and live with dignity, regardless of their family’s circumstances.

Although flooding has damaged school facilities and disrupted daily life in some communities, we remain committed to supporting our children and families. With the generosity and cooperation of our supporters, we can clean, repair, and renovate our 17 kindergartens and provide children with safer, healthier, and more welcoming places to learn.

Together, we can turn flood damage into an opportunity to rebuild stronger schools and restore hope for the children who need it most.

Thank you for standing with Mercy Centre and helping us protect the future of our children.

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Jun 18, 2026
A New School Year in Thailand

By Prawina Sompong | PR Manager

As the new school year begins in Thailand each May, our Mercy Centre preschools are once again filled with the laughter, energy, and excitement of children eager to learn. Thanks to your generosity and support, more than 1,000 children attending 17 community preschools have safe and welcoming places where they can learn, grow, and dream about their future.

During the first month of school, our youngest students begin by learning about themselves. One of their favorite lessons is discovering the parts of the body through the classic song "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." It is wonderful to see that this beloved song continues to bring joy to children at Mercy Centre, just as it does to children around the world. We believe that no matter where children come from, they can all sing and learn together.

The children are also learning about their school, the communities where they live, and the personal belongings they use every day. Even at a young age, they are taught to care for and respect their belongings, helping them develop responsibility and confidence from an early age.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to every donor who has supported the Repair 17 Dangerous Slum Schools Project. Your kindness has helped create safer learning environments for children who need them most. Because of your support, children can attend school with greater comfort, security, and dignity.

Every repaired classroom, roof, floor, and learning space represents hope and opportunity for a child. Your generosity is making a real difference in their daily lives.

Thank you for continuing to stand alongside the Mercy Centre and the children we serve. We remain committed to our mission of supporting education and creating opportunities for children living in underserved communities. With your partnership, we will continue doing our very best to ensure that every child has a safe place to learn and a brighter future ahead.

Stay Connected with Mercy Centre

Your support is helping create lasting change in the lives of children and families in our communities. We invite you to stay connected and see the impact of your generosity firsthand.

Visit Our Website

Explore stories from the communities, project updates, photos, and opportunities to get involved. Our website is where we share the journey of the children and families you help support every day.

Visit us at: https://mercycentre.org

Follow Our YouTube Channel

Step inside the Mercy Centre and our community schools through videos that bring our work to life. Meet the children, hear from teachers and volunteers, and see how your support is making a difference.

Watch and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@hdfmercycentreth4564

Thank you for being part of the Mercy family. Together, we are creating safe spaces to learn, grow, and dream.

With gratitude,

Prawina

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Feb 20, 2026
Growing in Safety, Learning with Hope

By Prawina Sompong | Public Relations Manager

Dear Friends and Supporters,

If we ask the children in the community what the best time of their day is, most of them answer without hesitation — “Time to go to school.”

For many of our children at the Mercy Centre, school is not only a place of learning. It is a place of joy, friendship, and safety.

It is where they meet their friends each morning.
It is where they sing and dance together.
It is where they sit quietly and listen to their teachers read stories aloud.
And for many, it is where they receive the best and most nutritious meal of their day.

Recently, we also spoke with parents in the community. Many shared how deeply they trust the Mercy Centre to care for their children while they go to work. They told us how proud they feel seeing their sons and daughters wearing their school uniforms and walking confidently to class each morning.

One mother smiled as she described the “best gifts” her child brings home from school — colorful drawings, counting numbers from 1–10, and practicing the alphabet from A–Z. Reading A–Z can be a challenge for little ones, but they try their very best. These small homework pages, filled with effort and determination, are treasures for their families.

Your generous support for the Repair 17 Dangerous Slum Schools project is helping to make these moments possible in a safe and secure environment. Many of our school buildings were once unsafe, with leaking roofs, damaged floors, and unstable structures. Because of you, classrooms are being repaired and strengthened so that nearly 1,000 students can learn in safety and dignity.

A strong roof above their heads, safe classrooms, and proper facilities may seem simple — but for children growing up in vulnerable communities, they mean protection, stability, and hope.

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for helping create safe schools where children can learn, grow, and dream of a brighter future.

With sincere gratitude,
Prawina

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