Friends (you know who you are!) often give me cash and say, “Use it where you need it most,” meaning use it for the needy Shan children our charity supports. I save that cash throughout the year and in the fall or early winter we use it to help keep the children warm. This year we had $250.00. I sent the money to our teachers to buy blankets for children who live in a hilly agricultural area in northern Thailand. This year they found twin size blankets (the children are small!) and paid about $2.50 U.S. each for them. Board member, Yvonne Garcia, was in Thailand to help facilitate the event.
Head teacher, Ying, with a bundle of blankets before distribution
Below, Shan children waiting for their blankets.
Yvonne Garcia distributing blankets.
Children lining up to receive blankets.
Group photo with children bearing blankets.
Many thanks for your kind donations to help keep these Shan children warm!
Bernice Johnson, President
Schools for Shan Refugees, Inc
www.shanrefugeeschools.org