10 January 2010, Lotus children participate in local Children's Day
The Lotus children were overjoyed to participate in the Lard Bua Luang Children's Day. Games were played, songs sung, and happy hours spent with other children from the community.
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02 January 2010, Kru Ya starting with LFF Home for Children
Kru Ya, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Welfare, has recently joined the LFF Home for Children team as a teacher. Kru Ya brings vast work experience with orphans with her.
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01 January 2010, LFF family wishing everyone a Happy prosperous New Year 2010
The LFF family at the Home for Children and Education Center wishes everyone a very happy prosperous New Year 2010, and would like to take this opportunity to express a heartfelt thank you to all our supporters.
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31 December 2009, Hugh Fraser, LFF volunteer 2009
The LFF board was happy to elect Hugh Fraser, the founder of Corinthian Travel in the U.K, as LFF volunteer of the year 2009. Since the inception of the LFF project, Hugh has lent a helping hand with the LFF’s editing and copy writing.
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22 December 2009, LFF team learning "Movement Therapy"
‘Movement Therapy’ has been introduced to the LFF team by Gabrielle, and the practice is now being taught as part of the Lotus Flower Blossom Program.
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20 December 2009, Credit Suisse Philanthropy supporting the LFF
After due diligence of the LFF project, we are proud that Credit Suisse Philanthropy Committee Asia Pacific has confirmed their grant to LFF Home for Children and Education Center project.
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08 December 2009, LFF team learning from Bangkok Montessori kindergarden
With a view to introducing specialised teaching techniques that have been developed for young children at the kindergarten of the LFF Home for Children, the LFF team, including K Nussara, K Gabrielle, K Joy and K Toi recently visited the Modern Montessori kindergarden in Bangkok.
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22 November 2009, monk ceremony to mark the opening of the Lotus Flower Foundation Home for Children
Together with HE, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand, Christine Schraner Burgener, the foundation's patrons and supporters, the LFF team marked the opening of the LFF Home for Children with a monks chanting and blessing ceremony in Lard Bua Luang, Nonthaburi.
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21 November 2009, Coffee World sponsoring the catering at the opening ceremony of the LFF Home for Children
Coffee World, a company run by LFF patron Fred Mouawad, is sponsoring the catering at the opening ceremony of the LFF Home for Children on 22 November 2009.
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17 November 2009, karate camp for lotus children
From 17-22 November the LFF is conducting an intensive karate camp for the orphans in the foundation's care. The camp's goal is to assist the orphans with inner strength.
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14 November 2009, Thank you Maria for the mosquito nets
The Lotus family is so grateful to Maria Rufli, who has kindly made a donation of mosquito nets to the Lotus Home for Children.
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11 November 2009, caregiver supervisor Khun Toai joining LFF Home for Children
Khun Toai who has a background as in the field of Social Welfare for children, and organic vegetable   fruit farming, is joining the LFF Home for Children as a caregiver supervisor.
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10 November 2009, Donation of Children's books from Mirror Art Foundation
The Mirror Art Foundation, a well established Thai NGO, has very kindly donated a quantity of children's books for the use of the lotus children at the Home for Children in Nonthanburi.
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06 November 2009, Caregiver Khun Joy joining the LFF team in the position of caregiver
Khun Joy has joined the LFF Home for Children team in the position of a children's caregiver. K Joy, who is a real ray of sunshine, has a 3 year old daughter of her own, and loves children.
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05 November 2009, Life is coming into the newly established LFF Home for Children and Education Centre
Dear supporters, please take a moment to have a look at the new pictures on our website, listed under "Photography", of the newly established LFF Home for Children and Education Centre in Lard Bua Luang, Nonthaburi.
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04 November 2009, Plaza Athenee Bangkok, a Royal Meridien Hotel, invitation to decorate their "Ginger Bread Wall" with proceeds to LFF
On 28 November 2009, the Plaza Athenee hotel, Bangkok is inviting parents and children to decorate their "Ginger Bread Wall" for charity.
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26 October 2009, LFF Home for Children in need of Montessori shelves. Can anyone help?
The LFF team is looking for sponsors for 15 shelves (cost per shelf THB 1,200) that will be used to store Montessori tools at the LFF Home for Children in Nonthaburi. Can anyone help?
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17 October 2009, "Zombie Walk donating" toys to lotus children
On Saturday, October 17th, the Sukhumvit Soi 11 Association and Bangkokhaunt.com hosted the first annual Thai Zombie Walk. As part of the festivities, each of the brain-dead Zombies, while slowly walking down the length of Soi 11
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08 October 2009, Khun Nussara joins the LFF as manager of the Home for Children
Khun Nussara, whose husband Ajarn Deecha has been the foreman overseeing the construction of the eco-friendly LFF Center, has together with her husband joined the LFF team
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01 October 2009, Home for Children in need of mattresses. Can anyone help?
With the opening of the LFF Home for Children now imminent, we are in need of 30 matresses for the children's dormitory. Should anyone have any usable mattresses that they would like to give away,
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30 September 2009, LFF Center's Hill Tribe builders moving back up North
The LFF Center's builders, young hill tribe men, who are specialized in traditional bamboo and mud wall construction techniques are moving back up to Northern Thailand.
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21 September 2009, Rotary Mythen collecting funds for lotus children
On 21 Septmber, the LFF Switzerland team was invited to present the LFF project to the Mythen Schwyz chapter of the Rotary Association.
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04 September 2009, gardener and caretaker appointed for the LFF Home for Children in Nonthaburi
The LFF team is delighted to announce that Khun Dharta, who has been working with the LFF construction team for the past 6 months, is joining the LFF as the Home for Children's gardener and security man at Nonthaburi
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24 August 2009, Khun Ying Tajvarn presents Swiss Army knives to LFF Academy building team
With the installation of electricity towards the end of the this month, the construction of the LFF Academy in Nonthaburi will be complete.
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10 August 2009, Isaac Saphiro workshop raised THB 33,900 for the LFF
Kamalaya Koh Samui and internationally renowned healer Isaac Shapiro are delighted to announce that Isaac's trademark workshop held on 30 July has raised a total of THB 33,900 to aid the LFF in combatting child abuse in Thailand and the surrounding countries.
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01 August 2009, LFF Academy opening enrolment for LFBP
The LFF team is openening enrolment for the LFBP to any Thailand based Non-Profit orphans charity organizations.
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10 July 2009, Phuket Direct Fund assisting LFF
Niklaus Siegrist, President of the Phuket Direct Fund, has donated of CHF 5,000 to the LFF Academy project.
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06 July 2009, LFF collaborating with SOS Children Villages Bangpoo on LFBP
From 03-05 July the LFF got a chance to observe the SOS Children Village Bangpoo, just outside of Bangkok,
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05 July 2009, Sanden Intercool donating kitchen for LFF Academy
Khun Jarupat from Sanden Intercool is having the enormous kindness to donate the entire kitchen for the LFF Academy.
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03 July 2009, Khun Peggy from Tao Garden teaching the Inner Smile   6 Healing Sounds Mediation to SOS Children Village Bangpoo
In collaboration with LFF, Khun Peggy from Tao Garden www.tao-garden.com is teaching SOS Children Villages Bangpoo's mothers and children the Inner Smile   6 Healing Sound meditations.
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01 July 2009, LFF patron Joy Menzies donates the fixtures and furnishing for LFF Academy
The complete fixtures and furnishing needed to make the LFF Academy habitable have been donated by LFF patron Joy Menzies.
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26 June 2009, The Dolder Grand donates 2 entrances to their beautiful spa for LFF fundraiser
The Dolder Grand Hotel, a property noted for its beautiful spa (www.thedoldergrand.com/de/spa/), and located on the prestigious hill of Zurich.
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26 June 2009, SWISS International Air Lines donates 2 Business Class tickets to any destination in Europe
Swiss International Air Lines, has kindly donated an auction prize for the upcoming LFF V.I.P. dinner at Kaufleuten restaurant in Zurich.
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26 June 2009, Chiva-Som donates star prize for LFF dinner at Kaufleuten restaurant, Zurich
Luxury Thai spa Chiva-Som have donated the star auction prize for the LFF V.I.P dinner taking place on June 26 at Kaufleuten restaurant in Zurich.
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26 June 2009, 'Private Party' at Kaufleuten donating CHF 5 out of CHF 25 entrance fee to the LFF
'Private Party', the party for friends (strict guest list), friendly atmosphere, exclusive location and party tunes with flair.
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18 June, 2009 LFF working on child abuse prevention in Bangkok’s slums
From 18-21 June 2009 the LFF will be joining the Slum Children Foundation for the "family camp", a scheme that will teach simple but effective techniques that are designed to improve the inter-personal relationships of family members living in Bangkok’s slums.
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10 June 2009, THB 1,000 per membership card of ‘Le Club Plaza’ at Plaza Athenee, A Royal Meridien hotel Bangkok, donated to LFF
Discover Bangkok’s most exciting membership programme ‘Le Club Plaza’, where members can indulge in a fine selection of vouchers
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08 June 2009, Kamalaya Koh Samui, Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa supporting LFF
Kamalaya is a Wellness Sanctuary   Holistic Spa located on the lush southern coast of Koh Samui. The founders, John and Karina Stewart, have very kindly chosen the Lotus Flower Foundation as their charity
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03 June 2009, LFF team moving into LFF Academy in Nonthaburi
In mid June the LFF Operations Team is moving from Bangkok to the LFF Academy in Nonthaburi to apply the final pre-opening touches.
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17 May 2009, Therese Poulsen from the Breathe of Hope (BOH) foundation consulting LFF Academy project
The founder of the BOH foundation, Therese Poulsen, has kindly taken the time to visit and consult the LFF Academy project in Nonthaburi.
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02 May 2009, All LFF administration costs covered by private donor
LFF is very grateful to a private donor for his generosity and support in covering all of the foundation's administration costs up to 2010.
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01 May 2009, LFF presenting Trish Thompson as key consultant of the Lotus Flower Blossom Program
Trish Thompson is a Socially-Engaged Practicing Buddhist, Dhamma Teacher, and Adult-Group Facilitator. She teaches Mindfulness as a Spiritual and Theraputic Approach to Healing and Wholeness.
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17 April 2009, Peter Ernst and Dui Dvorak handing cheque to LFF
A special occassion was created at Seedamm Plaza hotel in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland by General Manager Peter Ernst and Marketing Director Dui Dvorak, when they presented the Lotus Flower Foundation a cheque of CHF 7,500 for the proceeds raised by their November benefit concert.
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09 April 2009, Georges Duboeuf - Charity Food + Wine Tasting in Bangkok with proceeds to the LFF
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01 April 2009, Insider-Club Charity Switzerland supporting LFF
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22 March 2009, LFF Education Manager Halla Himintungl deepening her Montessori knowledge at Khomloy Foundation in Chiang Rai
Halla, who has been an active LFF volunteer for many months, joined the foundation this March as a child centered education manager.
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08 March 2009, Fred Mouawad, biggest LFF supporter in 2008
The LFF board nominated Fred Mouawad, founder and CEO of FM Synergia (www.fmsynergia.com) as the biggest supporter of the Lotus Flower Foundation in 2008. Fred is a global citizen and a serial entrepreneur with a track record of starting
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08 March 2009, Charlotte Weber most active LFF volunteer 2008
Charlotte Weber has been recognised by the LFF board as the most active volunteer in 2008. Charlotte was born and raised in Thailand and is of Danish origin. Together with her mother Vicki she runs the Lotus Star Reiki Centre on Sukhumvit Soi 4,
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06 March 2009, Nordic Travel, tailor made destination management to Thailand supporting LFF
The kind team of Nordic Travel Thailand, which provides high quality ground handling and inbound travel service for groups and individual travelers to Thailand, has for their annual 2009 charity support for children chosen the LFF.
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22 February 2009, Coffee World joining hands with LFF
Coffee World, a Global Franchise Architects (GFA) brand, and the LFF are joining hands in an effort to eradicate the abuse of children in Thailand. Founder and Chairman of GFA, Fred Mouawad, wants to be part of the LFF's initiative to make a positive impact on society
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12 February 2009, Ajarn Somjai joining LFF Academy
LFF is happy to welcome Ajarn Somjai Viputsakul as the new LFF Academy Education Manager. Ajarn will manage the running of the Lotus Flower Blossom program. Her specialization is in teaching child psychology, pedagogy and trauma relief.
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06 February 2009, completion LFF Academy, Nonthaburi
The foundations of the LFF Academy have been laid - and a team of hill tribe men, lead by Khun Deecha from Chiang Mai, is now taking over to complete the LFF Academy buildings using bamboo, mud and natural materials.
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02 February 2009, Six Senses Resorts and Spas kindly donating materials to LFF
Six Senses Resorts   Spas have generously donated leftover materials from their newly constructed bamboo Manta Ray playground, part of their Soneva Kiri Koh Kood resort
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29 January, 2009, LFF founder to present strategies to eradicate child abuse in Thailand at Bangkok's Rotary Luncheon
LFF's founder Gabrielle von Reding, was invited as a guest of honor to the first Rotary Club in Thailand where she presented LFF's vision to eradicate child abuse in Thailand.
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24 January 2009, Dutch bamboo specialized architect Olav Bruin helping LFF
LFF is delighted to announce Dutch bamboo specialized architect Olav Bruin has volunteered his expertise and time to assist the LFF in designing a multi-functional low cost bamboo dormitory
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20 January 2009, LFF taking the Pattaya based Center Protection Children Development Foundation (CPCD) under its wings as part of the Lotus Flower Blossom and Quality Programs
Pattaya, which attracts child migrants from the poorer northern regions of the country, has gained an
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16 January 2009, Australian Embassy Bangkok providing support for the LFF Academy
LFF is proud to announce The Australian Embassy Bangkok has put its support behind the LFF Academy concept and has provided support towards the Lotus Flower Blossom Program classroom of THB150,000.
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15 January 2009, Lotus Flower Quality Program (LFQP) instead of new shelter in Nondburi
After a nationwide assessment of shelters caring for abused orphans, LFF has identified an urgent need to implement a Lotus Flower Quality Program, which sees to
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28 November 2008, Nonthaburi - ground breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the LFF Academy
To mark the first day of construction at the Lotus Flower Foundation Academy site, the LFF team along with pro bono architect Khun Kanika of Spacetime Architects.
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23 November 2008, benefit concert, Seedamm Plaza, Switzerland
Seedamm Plaza Hotel in Pfäffikon was very happy to welcome more than 240 people to the benefit concert on 23 November 2008 with all proceeds going to the LFF.
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28 August 2008, "couleurs du lotus" fundraising event at Bed Superclub Bangkok
In an ambiance embracing the colours of the lotus flower, 120 guests will enjoy a sumptuous 4-course dining experience designed by internationally renowned chef Paul Hutt of Bed Superclub,
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12 June 2008, Royal Meridien Plaza Athenee Bangkok hotel
Royal Meridien Plaza Athenee Bangkok hotel manager Patrick Schaub handing the past 6 months entrance fee for the hotel’s wine tasting, held at Reflexions restaurant, to the sum of THB 150,000 to Lotus Flower Foundation Ambassadress Natalie Glebova Srichapan.
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