The Pink Book Project: To Empower and Protect Vulnerable Thai Girls

Social Problems and Solutions

There are an array of women-related issues in Thai society including sexual harassment, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, and human trafficking, especially for vulnerable girls. These problems are a big deal; however, the lack of discussion of these issues in society due to it being perceived as embarrassing, leads these problems to be ignored. Furthermore, less privileged children often lack guiding figures who pay attention to them, especially when they start becoming teenagers because at this point, it is believed that they can take care of themself. 

The Pink Book Project was born out of the desire to create and pass on knowledge, love, and good will. Thus, giving underprivileged children access to valuable information that will be useful for living a safe and happy life, as well as encouraging them like having a well-intentioned sister by their side. We have already produced and distributed 500 copies of The Pink Book and plan to produce another 500 copies to less privileged communities in Bangkok, such as schools, informal settlements (slums) and detention centers.

Interviews with those who have read the book: 

Mrs. Sirina Pawarolawittaya, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Moral and Ethics in the Thai National Assembly

"Ms. Minin Hetrakul is a member of the new generation who is interested in social problems. Specifically the problem of girls who lack opportunities to thrive. “The Pink Book” is a great book to teach girls, which is worth reading to learn the concepts of self-worth, happiness, and being a good person in society."

Mrs. Napassorn Sanguanhong, Assistant Director of Ban Pranee Child and Youth Training Center

“The Pink Book” is a book for every girl as it collects things every girl should know, whether it be about their body and mind, food, and exercises to be happy, and things to know to keep them away from suffering. Furthermore, it can protect them from various dangers and teach them to problem solve if unwanted events occur. This book represents a well-wishing friend and a good sister, worthy of being a book that every girl should have on her side. 

The Director of Sunthonphupittaya Secondary School

"Sister to Sister is an initiative that reflects positive thinking of an older sister in the new generation to help those younger. It is an activity that the younger children recognize the good intentions with real life applications in a girls daily routine in the Digital Society era. I really appreciate it."

Project implementation process