In a remote village in Thailand, a family of seven is struggling to survive under very difficult circumstances. The parents are raising five children aged 4 to 19. We recently helped them with significant improvements to their living conditions.
A few years ago, the father (1977) became disabled after a serious accident. Since then, the mother (1982) has borne the responsibility for supporting the entire family. She works as a day laborer whenever there is work and earns about 300 Thai baht per day. Despite his disability, the father still helps wherever he can. However, the family barely makes ends meet.
No electricity or water
The family lives in a small wooden hut in the countryside without electricity or running water. There are no separate bedrooms, and the bathroom was a particularly worrying situation. The toilet and washroom consisted of a few old wooden panels, partially enclosed, without a door, and heavily damaged by termites.
No privacy for teenage girls
For the family, and especially for the three teenage daughters, this lack of privacy and safety was very difficult. A decent bathroom is important not only for hygiene, but also for dignity, protection, and basic comfort.
New toilet
Thanks to the support of donors, Siam-Care was able to step in and help. We purchased the building materials for a new bathroom and toilet. Volunteers, supported by the local government, helped with the construction of the new facility for the family.
What might seem like a small project can make a huge difference in daily life. The family now has a safer and more hygienic place to wash and use the toilet – something many of us take for granted.
We are grateful to everyone who helps make these practical acts of love possible.