Sport for Change

Social inequality is one of the main reasons that cause problems for disadvantaged children in Thai society. Consequently, many children lack the opportunity to develop their potential to learn, lead and succeed in life, which, in the end, is an important force in driving society and the nation.

Right To Play recognizes this and uses sport and play to connect children and young people, and to develop sports skills and life skills such as confidence, communication, and social skills. This will help them stay away from crime and drugs and make positive life choices and help them make meaningful contributions to their community. To promote the development of life skills and reconciliation and to avoid anti-social behavior and crime, Right To Play conducts sports and play activities and leadership trainings in disadvantaged communities in Bangkok and Mae Sot, and 5 temporary shelters (refugee camps) reaching over 9,160 children and young people. Play is one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life to help children dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities. We have noticed a lack of sport equipment in our programs to offer full sport and play programs and, on behalf of the children and young people in our programs, we would like to kindly ask for your support.

Project Goal

Through this project, we would like to raise 247,000THB for sport equipment for 4 disadvantaged communities in Bangkok, 7 migrant learning centers in Mae Sot, and 5 temporary shelters (refugee camps), potentially reaching over 9,160 children and young people.The sport equipment will support the development of children and young people in these locations.

Project Implementation Process

1. Coordinate with community leaders, children, and young people in the targeted areas to list sports equipment shortages

2. Develop proposal and post fundraising campaign on Taejai and share it with stakeholders and public

3. Purchase sports equipment when receiving funding

4. Deliver sports equipment to the target beneficiaries

5. Communicate weekly about progress to people who donated via Taejai and Right To Play social media Project

Target Groups

• 500 children and young people in four disadvantaged communities in Bangkok: Suanplu, Haroon, Rong Moo, Rimthang Rotfai.

• 7,800 children and young people in five temporary shelters (refugee camps): Ban Don Yang, Mae La, Nu Po, Tham Hin, and Umpiem.

• 860 children and young people in seven Migrant Learning Centers: Star Flower, New Wave, BHSOH, CDTC, Manna, Phyo Khin, and Light school.

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