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The purpose of this program is to provide scholarship moneys for the children of Krabi Province affected by the tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004. The goal is to provide tuition, room and board and funds for basic necessities for students who have lost parents, family and means of support.
Over 100 students have been registered for the program. These children have been grouped into three classes, Class A- Loss of both parents, Class B- Loss of one parent, no wage earner in family, Class C- Loss of one parent, some income available. The aim is to provide funds for education and sustenance for each child until age 18. The Foundation is working with other international aid agencies such as Help International, the Governor of Krabi, the office of the Mayor of Krabi and local government social and health organizations to establish a coordinated, comprehensive program of benefits for each child.
The Sriphong Phukaoluan Foundation is the only officially registered Thai foundation established in Krabi to aid the victims of the tsunami. We will act as the conduit for the international agencies to be able to continue their support after their staff have returned to their home countries. In addition, we are also registered as a tax exempt foundation in the United States through CAF America, so individuals and corporations may make donations tax free.
Your donations will be used to pay for a child’s tuition, room and board, transportation, school uniforms and supplies and basic necessities. In addition, representatives from the Foundation will visit each child at least once every three months to examine their status and determine the suitability of the benefits. You will receive as a donor, personal information on the child you are sponsoring along with a photo. Any correspondence can be translated and forwarded to your child.
Over 100 boys and girls have been registered between the ages of 4-16. The average annual cost to sponsor a child each year is $ 1000 or 780 Euro. You may contact us directly at info@krabirelief.com to discuss the specifics of your sponsorship. US citizens may donate tax free directly to CAF America using the enclosed gift form which designates our Krabi Relief fund as the beneficiary.
We thank you for your support and thoughts during this difficult time. We are all working together to rebuild the lives of those devastated by the tsunami, and your help is instrumental in keeping the smiles on the faces of these children.
Robert Reynolds - Director
Sriphong Phukaoluan Foundation
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