Character and Leadership Training for Thai Youths

Growing Volunteers, Training Leaders

With the demise of the beloved king of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 13 october 2016, the Thai government had declared a year of mourning for the Nation.

Even during this season leading to the Chinese New Year, when organisers for the annual celebrations in Chinatown, Bangkok, ususally create big events with lion and dragon dances , they have decided to cancel this year's festivities.

In response to the love that the king (considered to be Thai people's father), has shown for his  people, thousands of Thais have made personal commitments to live sacrificially, for the good of others, just as the king Bumiphol has done for his people for the past 70 years . 

So did the youth leaders in the Chinese community in the district of Hua Kunjae. They gave up their weekend to travel over 100 km to be Volunteers for Dad.

Aree said," It is an honor to be volunteering for the king during this season, and just as the Foundation for Life has always emphasized for our members, we just feel that this is what we stand for and should do"

The group was given a briefing before they went about helping the citizens who had travelled from the upcountry and were unfamiliar to the systems and amenities available at the Sanam Luang, where the funeral rites were carried out. As usual, thousands from all walks  of life and all corners of the country, lined up for hours to wait their turn to pay their final respects to their beloved king.

"As leaders, we are  basically volunteers at heart because we do things our of love and sacrificially, for the good of those who follow us," said Ann, our volunteer leader who lead the  team to  Bangkok.

Indeed this team is definitely "Growing Volunteers while Training their Leaders!"

Our Foundation is grateful to all donors who also sacrificially give for the good of others...Thank You!