A reason to smile for Saw October Wah
Nine-year-old Saw October Wah, born in Mae La Oon refugee camp, treasures his toothbrush, a small but vital gift from our health program. Learn more about Saw’s story.
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Thailand is an emerging country that in recent years has experienced an extremely fast pace of economic growth. At the same time, recurring political unrest and profound inequality create divisions among the population.
On Thailand’s border with Myanmar live around 100,000 displaced persons, who fled from violent conflict and human rights abuses more than 30 years ago.
After the military coup in February 2021 in Myanmar, not only is a return of refugees to their homeland a distant prospect, but even more people are displaced and reach Thailand.
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Thanks to your support, we have been providing important aid in Thailand for many years now
Malteser International has been working in Thailand since 1979, and focuses on improving the provision of basic medical care for disadvantaged and marginalized population groups. We began by supporting the service of a leprosy hospital for refugees near to the Cambodian border. Since 1993 until today, we have been active in providing healthcare as well as water, sanitation and hygiene to displaced persons from Myanmar in the north west of the country. From 2009 to 2017, we also supported Thai villages in the vicinity of the camps. From 2005 to 2008, Malteser International provided emergency relief, as well as support with rebuilding, to communities in the south of Thailand that were affected by the Asian tsunami.
News from Thailand:
ONE DAY IN A LIFE OF THITIMON
Thitimon works as a supervisor for maternal, newborn and child health for Malteser International in two refugee camps in Thailand since 2007. She helps mothers and their babies to live a life of health and dignity. However, her job comes with quite a few challenges, because there is a high rate of high-risk pregnancies in refugee camps in Thailand.
"This puts a lot of pressure on us. When I face these challenges, I cannot solve them alone - so I ask for help," she says about complications at work. In this video, Thitimon shares her experiences, motivation and how she supports people in need.
Naw Bu Gaw’s hope for a better future
Naw Bu Gaw lives in Mae La Oon refugee camp. Despite safety, food is scarce and diseases common. She often visits our clinic for vital medical care for her and her children.
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New prospects for Ray Mo and Naw Eh Say Paw
Ray Mo (46) has always wanted to work in healthcare. As a community volunteer in Thailand, he was trained as part of a project boosting camp residents' self-sufficiency.
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Lah Ku Paw: a volunteer midwife in the camp
Lah Ku Paw joined our training project to boost self-sufficiency in healthcare and hygiene, starting as a Community Health Worker and now trained as a midwife. This is her story.
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From womb to world – Two mothers’ stories
Eh Nee K’Mwee Paw (28) and Naw Tae Paw (32) know pregnancy in a refugee camp brings joy but also fear for their lives and their babies’. Read their stories.
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Breaking mental health stigma
How does displacement affect mental health, and how can support be provided amid ongoing hardship? Chitlada offers psychosocial services to refugees and answered our questions.
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A glimmer of hope away from home
For many years, we have supported Myanmar refugees in Thailand. Many have lived there so long they barely remember home. Amid hardships, two women’s stories in Mae La Oon camp offer a bright glimmer of hope.
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Office locations: Mae Sariang (Mae Hong Son)
Project regions: Amphoe Sop Moie District (Mae Hong Son Province)
Partner: Humanity & Inclusion (HI)
Daniel Hilbring
