Futures For Families – A Second Chance
Futures For Families – how determination helped Ardi build a better future for himself, and his family.
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Market Stalls to School Desks: Rina’s Journey Back to School
At just 13 years old, Rina* has already carried responsibilities far beyond her years. As the eldest of four, she grew up in a family facing deep financial hardship. By the time she reached...
Looking Out For Families
As the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia continues to hold, we look at some very positive actions taken by the Thai government and NGO’s to protect vulnerable migrants during this crisis. Our Friends Thailand...
Bridging Worlds: A Volunteer’s Perspective – Part Two
In this concluding part, our volunteer Clara reflects upon the importance of solidarity and trust between the FI teams and those they are working with. Trusting In Change ‘However, through this day we’re really...
Bridging Worlds: A Volunteer’s Perspective – Part One
As an important part of their orientation, all volunteers with us spend time ‘on the field’, with the teams, to better understand their role in supporting our work. This is a carefully controlled exercise,...
Migrants, Mediation and Medicines
How the cross-border collaboration of our programs helps illegal migrants who are facing issues as they try to support themselves and their children and families back home.
2024, The Year We Turned 30!
2024, the thirtieth year of Friends-International, is drawing to a close. Let’s spend just a little time scratching the surface of the incredible activities of our #everydayheroes over the past twelve months! Our year...
Pregnant in Pattaya
A young mum in distress, an abandoned newborn child… read how Friends Thailand Pattaya team supported a good outcome for this bad situation.
Phalla in Pattaya (but mostly Bangkok!)
Mith Samlanh’s Saving Lives Coordinator Phalla participating in an important panel and event in Thailand.
A Graduate’s Story: Sambath’s Journey to Becoming a Chef
Starting Out *Sambath, an 18-year-old living with his family, faced a dilemma after high school. His parents, who were farmers, couldn’t afford to send him to university. Determined to continue his education, he decided...
Adi Adds Up!
Eight-Year-Old Adi counts on participating in Teman Baik NFE activities to one day achieve his dream!
A Tale of Two Trainees
Two stories of young people with special educational needs who have been supported to achieve their dreams by the #everydayheroes of our Kaliyan Mith/Futures teams!
Tricked Into Danger
Read how Friends Alliance teams worked together across borders to help one young woman out of a very difficult and dangerous situation…
The Orchid Whisperer (The Sreypov Orchid Garden Incubation Story)
Surprised by her talent (and skill) for making orchids flourish and bloom, Sreypov dreamed of having her own orchid garden business—she started out with just her love for orchids and a dream to grow...
A Royal Calling
*Myat Myat is a bright young woman who joined the LinkAge Vocational Training Program under Tha Ngae Chin Myar (Friends International Myanmar). She excelled in her cooking skills and was really hard working. She...
