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Compassion partnership began 1970

EST. 1970

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Sawatdee! When you arrive in Thailand, you’ll understand why it’s called The Land of Smiles. In its neighbourhoods, you’ll meet people known for their positivity, warmth and being deeply family oriented. From misty mountains to tropical islands, Thailand is home to landscapes that will take your breath away.

Population

71 M

Capital city

Bangkok

Local time

Current Weather

, 0°C

Distance to Australia

7,503 km
In Thailand, children are facing severe hardships. Along the Thai-Myanmar border, those displaced by conflict struggle to see a future beyond poverty. Without citizenship, they are unable to go to school. Without basic needs like food, clean water and sanitation met, they are left vulnerable to malnutrition and disease.

Poverty in Thailand

One quarter
of people lack access to basic sanitation facilities
12%
of children under 5 experience stunted growth
7 in every 1000
babies die before their first birthday

Yet God's Church is on the move in Thailand. Local churches are not giving up on children’s futures, finding creative ways for them to access education and vocational training to meet their needs. Nutritious food, regular medical check-ups and agricultural training for caregivers are seeing barriers to good health broken in Jesus’ name.

Compassion in Thailand

144
local church partners
64,805

children supported

744

babies and their mums supported

Impact in action

Tirapon, Centre Director

Change is happening across Thailand. Between 1990 and 2020, the percentage of the population living in poverty drastically decreased from 58 per cent to 6.8 per cent. Many of the communities we’ve been serving are now in a better position and our local church partners are preparing to minister to children independently!

“We wanted Compassion to come to our village to help us develop our children’s lives. Over the years, through activities at the centre, the children have gained more confidence. They are not afraid to express their opinions; they have grown in leadership and are eager to pray.”
Tirapon, Centre Director

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Pray that God will protect children who are extremely vulnerable to child trafficking.

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