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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. To experience the joy of meeting and playing with other children, and being able to share moments of fun and laughter, is one of the essences of childhood that many take for granted. Being able to participate in the Lard Bua Luang Children's Day meant a great deal to our charges at the LFF Home for Children.
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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. To experience the joy of meeting and playing with other children, and being able to share moments of fun and laughter, is one of the essences of childhood that many take for granted. Being able to participate in the Lard Bua Luang Children's Day meant a great deal to our charges at the LFF Home for Children.
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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. She has served as a caregiver at the Prakkred Baby Home orphanage for 7 years, and as a project manager for a tsunami relief project in southern Thailand for the past 5 years. Kru Ya is currently being trained on the Lotus Flower Blossom Program, and is delighted to be able to share her experiences with the LFF team. Welcome Kru Ya, please feel at home with us.
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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. She has served as a caregiver at the Prakkred Baby Home orphanage for 7 years, and as a project manager for a tsunami relief project in southern Thailand for the past 5 years. Kru Ya is currently being trained on the Lotus Flower Blossom Program, and is delighted to be able to share her experiences with the LFF team. Welcome Kru Ya, please feel at home with us.
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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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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. He also acted as the MC at the last LFF event in Bangkok. On a weekly basis, Hugh edits text for the foundation and transforms it into beautiful English.
He is also always available and willing to provide the foundation with any support that is within his abilities. Hugh, we are so tremendously grateful for your help, thank you so much!
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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. He also acted as the MC at the last LFF event in Bangkok. On a weekly basis, Hugh edits text for the foundation and transforms it into beautiful English.
He is also always available and willing to provide the foundation with any support that is within his abilities. Hugh, we are so tremendously grateful for your help, thank you so much!
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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. Gabrielle explains: “The benefits gained from daily exercises are important to the development of a healthy Body & Mind. Movement Therapy has a cathartic function that gives an outlet for the release of a child’s negative stored emotions, and enables them to replace this with positive energy.
The discipline learnt by a child from following an exercise regime is also important as it gives them a solid foundation on which to build later habits in life.” The LFF Home for Children's team has been learning the movement therapy sessions over the past weeks and has now successfully integrated the therapy form in the Home for Children on a daily basis.
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‘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. Gabrielle explains: “The benefits gained from daily exercises are important to the development of a healthy Body & Mind. Movement Therapy has a cathartic function that gives an outlet for the release of a child’s negative stored emotions, and enables them to replace this with positive energy.
The discipline learnt by a child from following an exercise regime is also important as it gives them a solid foundation on which to build later habits in life.” The LFF Home for Children's team has been learning the movement therapy sessions over the past weeks and has now successfully integrated the therapy form in the Home for Children on a daily basis.
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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.
The funds will be used for the montessori kindergarden program for an effective teaching philosophy to the neediest children in Thailand. Together with such a strong partner as Credit Suisse Philanthropy we are confident to reach long and lasting development aid results for Thailand.
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.
The funds will be used for the montessori kindergarden program for an effective teaching philosophy to the neediest children in Thailand. Together with such a strong partner as Credit Suisse Philanthropy we are confident to reach long and lasting development aid results for Thailand.
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.
K Pat, the administrator, kindly took some of her valuable time to show the LFF team around and to explain, step by step, about the Modern Montessori kindergarden's approach. It was a very interesting day, thank you, we are now looking at applying much of what was learnt to our curriculum.
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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.
K Pat, the administrator, kindly took some of her valuable time to show the LFF team around and to explain, step by step, about the Modern Montessori kindergarden's approach. It was a very interesting day, thank you, we are now looking at applying much of what was learnt to our curriculum.
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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.
After the monk' chants, LFF Founder Gabrielle von Reding expressed her heartfelt 'Thank you' to all the supporters, and underlined that as a direct result of their involvement in fundraising, creating awareness for the cause, and the donation of their valuable time, that the construction of a environmental and children friendly model shelter and training center has been achieved.
For more information and photos of this event please visit the section on
http://www.thelotusflowerfoundation.org/event.php
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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.
After the monk' chants, LFF Founder Gabrielle von Reding expressed her heartfelt 'Thank you' to all the supporters, and underlined that as a direct result of their involvement in fundraising, creating awareness for the cause, and the donation of their valuable time, that the construction of a environmental and children friendly model shelter and training center has been achieved.
For more information and photos of this event please visit the section on
http://www.thelotusflowerfoundation.org/event.php
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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.
Refreshments will be provided for the lotus children, visiting guests, and the chanting monks. The LFF team sincerely appreciates this very generous offer. Thank you Khun Fred and Coffee World!
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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.
Refreshments will be provided for the lotus children, visiting guests, and the chanting monks. The LFF team sincerely appreciates this very generous offer. Thank you Khun Fred and Coffee World!
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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.
Karate is an excellent confidence booster for children as it eliminates the need for them to compete or compare themselves to their peers. Instead, karate encourages kids to draw on their own strengths and strive for their personal best.
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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.
Karate is an excellent confidence booster for children as it eliminates the need for them to compete or compare themselves to their peers. Instead, karate encourages kids to draw on their own strengths and strive for their personal best.
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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.
Now we can sleep without being bitten and appreciate it very much! Khap Khun Kha Khun Maria. You are an angel!
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The Lotus family is so grateful to Maria Rufli, who has kindly made a donation of mosquito nets to the Lotus Home for Children.
Now we can sleep without being bitten and appreciate it very much! Khap Khun Kha Khun Maria. You are an angel!
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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. She brings a tremendous amount of experience with her to the Home for Children in child education and nutrition. This will provide an immediate benefit for the orphans, and will also be used to train other members of the LFF team.
In a move designed to work with the local community in Nonthanburi, Khun Toai's small farm has been contracted supply fresh organic vegetables and fruits to the LFF shelter. LFF is delighted to be able to count such an experienced person as Khun Toai within the LFF family. We would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" and "welcome" to Khun Toai.
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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. She brings a tremendous amount of experience with her to the Home for Children in child education and nutrition. This will provide an immediate benefit for the orphans, and will also be used to train other members of the LFF team.
In a move designed to work with the local community in Nonthanburi, Khun Toai's small farm has been contracted supply fresh organic vegetables and fruits to the LFF shelter. LFF is delighted to be able to count such an experienced person as Khun Toai within the LFF family. We would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" and "welcome" to Khun Toai.
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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.
The LFF team is feeling blessed at the donation of such a invaluable teaching aid. The books will be an extremely useful resource to draw on when teaching the LFBP curriculum.
Khup Khun kha!
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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.
The LFF team is feeling blessed at the donation of such a invaluable teaching aid. The books will be an extremely useful resource to draw on when teaching the LFBP curriculum.
Khup Khun kha!
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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. She will be trained on the Lotus Flower Blossom Program so that her caring and loving nature can be effectively channelled to meet the needs of our orphans.
We warm-heartily welcome Khun Joy, and are sincerely appreciate her dedication to the cause of children's welfare in Thailand.
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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. She will be trained on the Lotus Flower Blossom Program so that her caring and loving nature can be effectively channelled to meet the needs of our orphans.
We warm-heartily welcome Khun Joy, and are sincerely appreciate her dedication to the cause of children's welfare in Thailand.
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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.
We now have our first resident lotus orphans. It is a pure joy to give them a new home, a new life and an adequate education.
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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.
We now have our first resident lotus orphans. It is a pure joy to give them a new home, a new life and an adequate education.
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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. The event gives everyone a chance to put a smile on the faces of less fortunate children. An entrance fee of THB 650 net per child, includes food, beverage, and a ginger bread decoration. Part of the proceeds will go to the LFF. RSVP: 02 650 88 00 ext 430
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On 28 November 2009, the Plaza Athenee hotel, Bangkok is inviting parents and children to decorate their "Ginger Bread Wall" for charity. The event gives everyone a chance to put a smile on the faces of less fortunate children. An entrance fee of THB 650 net per child, includes food, beverage, and a ginger bread decoration. Part of the proceeds will go to the LFF. RSVP: 02 650 88 00 ext 430
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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?
Developing Montessori educational practices is a key part of the Lotus Flower Blossom Program curriculum. This donation will thus play an essential part in helping hundreds of orphans with their personal development. With the opening of the Montessori kindergarten at the Home for Children in Nonthaburi now imminent, the need is very pressing. We would sincerely appreciate any assistance that our generous supporters might be able to provide. Thank you!
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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?
Developing Montessori educational practices is a key part of the Lotus Flower Blossom Program curriculum. This donation will thus play an essential part in helping hundreds of orphans with their personal development. With the opening of the Montessori kindergarten at the Home for Children in Nonthaburi now imminent, the need is very pressing. We would sincerely appreciate any assistance that our generous supporters might be able to provide. Thank you!
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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, were asked to kindly donate an educational or 'brainy' toy for the wonderful children of the Lotus Flower Foundation.
Thank you so much Khun Justin, Manager of Bed Supperclub, for organizing this! You bring a smile into our children's hearts.
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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, were asked to kindly donate an educational or 'brainy' toy for the wonderful children of the Lotus Flower Foundation.
Thank you so much Khun Justin, Manager of Bed Supperclub, for organizing this! You bring a smile into our children's hearts.
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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 on a permanent basis as the manager of the Home for Children.
With a degree in Social Welfare from Thammasat University, and considerable work experience in dealing with social issues related to childrens welfare, Khun Nussara is ideally suited and qualified for the role. In her free time she likes to teach orphans how to weave. This not only gives them a pleasurable hobby during their leisure hours, but has practical benefits too, as weaving is a valuable life skill that will later enable the children to find jobs. Under Khun Nussaras guidance weaving will be established on a firm footing at the LFF Center. We are delighted that in Ajarn Deecha and Khun Nussara we have a wonderful husband and wife team to give the LFF orphans a new and caring home in Nonthanburi.
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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 on a permanent basis as the manager of the Home for Children.
With a degree in Social Welfare from Thammasat University, and considerable work experience in dealing with social issues related to childrens welfare, Khun Nussara is ideally suited and qualified for the role. In her free time she likes to teach orphans how to weave. This not only gives them a pleasurable hobby during their leisure hours, but has practical benefits too, as weaving is a valuable life skill that will later enable the children to find jobs. Under Khun Nussaras guidance weaving will be established on a firm footing at the LFF Center. We are delighted that in Ajarn Deecha and Khun Nussara we have a wonderful husband and wife team to give the LFF orphans a new and caring home in Nonthanburi.
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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, or if you would like to a donate mattress(es) (approximately USD 45 each), for the children to sleep on, we would be very grateful to hear from you. Please contact us at info@thelotusflowerfoundation.org. Thank you so much for your consideration and support.
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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, or if you would like to a donate mattress(es) (approximately USD 45 each), for the children to sleep on, we would be very grateful to hear from you. Please contact us at info@thelotusflowerfoundation.org. Thank you so much for your consideration and support.
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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. The LFF team is very grateful to them for their hard work over the past 7 months during which time they built the new home for lotus orphans. Thank you! We now can offer some of the neglected children of Thailand a new home with us and opportunity to break the vicious cycle of abuse and poverty.
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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. The LFF team is very grateful to them for their hard work over the past 7 months during which time they built the new home for lotus orphans. Thank you! We now can offer some of the neglected children of Thailand a new home with us and opportunity to break the vicious cycle of abuse and poverty.
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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. The presentation focused on the LFF Home for Children and LFF Center in Nonthanburi. The LFF Centre will open in 2010 and will train care- givers from various shelters on the Lotus Flower Blossom Program. Following the presentation the Rotarians expressed their admiration of the goals of LFF project and of its low running costs (6.23% in 2007 and 2008). The Mythen Schwyz Rotary Association are now looking for ways in which they can collaborate with the LFF.
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On 21 Septmber, the LFF Switzerland team was invited to present the LFF project to the Mythen Schwyz chapter of the Rotary Association. The presentation focused on the LFF Home for Children and LFF Center in Nonthanburi. The LFF Centre will open in 2010 and will train care- givers from various shelters on the Lotus Flower Blossom Program. Following the presentation the Rotarians expressed their admiration of the goals of LFF project and of its low running costs (6.23% in 2007 and 2008). The Mythen Schwyz Rotary Association are now looking for ways in which they can collaborate with the LFF.
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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. Khun Dharta has planted every single plant at the project himself and promises to make the gardens bloom. He will be joined at the LFF Center by his wife, who will hold the position of caretaker. A warm welcome to both wonderful people.
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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. Khun Dharta has planted every single plant at the project himself and promises to make the gardens bloom. He will be joined at the LFF Center by his wife, who will hold the position of caretaker. A warm welcome to both wonderful people.
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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. To mark the occasion, LFF Founding Member, Khun Ying Tajvarn, will present Swiss Victorinox pocket knives to all 16 construction workers who have worked on the site over the past 6 months. The LFF cannot thank Ajarn Deecha and his team enough for their efforts. In the photograph Khun Ying Tajvarn, Head of the LFF Team, presents Ajarn Deecha, with the pocket knife of a Swiss army officer, thereby symbolising an honorary association with this highly respected body, and marking ongoing Thai Swiss friendship.
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With the installation of electricity towards the end of the this month, the construction of the LFF Academy in Nonthaburi will be complete. To mark the occasion, LFF Founding Member, Khun Ying Tajvarn, will present Swiss Victorinox pocket knives to all 16 construction workers who have worked on the site over the past 6 months. The LFF cannot thank Ajarn Deecha and his team enough for their efforts. In the photograph Khun Ying Tajvarn, Head of the LFF Team, presents Ajarn Deecha, with the pocket knife of a Swiss army officer, thereby symbolising an honorary association with this highly respected body, and marking ongoing Thai Swiss friendship.
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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.
The workshop, "Meetings in Truth", functioned as an exploration of living life in alignment with the world's wisdom traditions, focusing on the ability present within each of us to be present in a productive and enjoyable way for each moment of our lives.
Isaac drew in participants with questions about the way each of us perceives events in our lives, emphasizing ways in which each of us can choose our reactions to our benefit and that of others. Heartfelt Thank you Isaac and Kamalaya for supporting the prospects of children throughout South East Asia.
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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.
The workshop, "Meetings in Truth", functioned as an exploration of living life in alignment with the world's wisdom traditions, focusing on the ability present within each of us to be present in a productive and enjoyable way for each moment of our lives.
Isaac drew in participants with questions about the way each of us perceives events in our lives, emphasizing ways in which each of us can choose our reactions to our benefit and that of others. Heartfelt Thank you Isaac and Kamalaya for supporting the prospects of children throughout South East Asia.
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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.
The LFBP is an educational curriculum that instructs care-givers and orphanage mothers on how to best cater to the needs of traumatized orphans, through focusing on child centered education and trauma relief methods. For more information about the long term approach that the LFF has adopted to solve key issues relating to childrens welfare in Thailand please see www.thelotusflowerfoundation.org/programs_academy.php.
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The LFF team is openening enrolment for the LFBP to any Thailand based Non-Profit orphans charity organizations.
The LFBP is an educational curriculum that instructs care-givers and orphanage mothers on how to best cater to the needs of traumatized orphans, through focusing on child centered education and trauma relief methods. For more information about the long term approach that the LFF has adopted to solve key issues relating to childrens welfare in Thailand please see www.thelotusflowerfoundation.org/programs_academy.php.
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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. Niklaus who is a member of the Executive Board of 'Bank Zwei Plus' in Zurich is full responsible for the administrations costs of the Phuket Direct Fund. This generous donation is on top of a previous donation of CHF 10,000 made to the LFF a year and a half ago. The LFF team is very grateful to the Phuket Direct Fund for their continued support and trust in the project.
Niklaus Siegrist, President of the Phuket Direct Fund, has donated of CHF 5,000 to the LFF Academy project. Niklaus who is a member of the Executive Board of 'Bank Zwei Plus' in Zurich is full responsible for the administrations costs of the Phuket Direct Fund. This generous donation is on top of a previous donation of CHF 10,000 made to the LFF a year and a half ago. The LFF team is very grateful to the Phuket Direct Fund for their continued support and trust in the project.
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, in order to increase happiness within in the villages (part of the Lotus Flower Blossom Program). The aim is to assist the mother of the children villages with knowledge and techniques to deal with their daily challenging work.
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From 03-05 July the LFF got a chance to observe the SOS Children Village Bangpoo, just outside of Bangkok, in order to increase happiness within in the villages (part of the Lotus Flower Blossom Program). The aim is to assist the mother of the children villages with knowledge and techniques to deal with their daily challenging work.
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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.
The LFF team warmly thanks him for his generosity and appreciate his great support!
Khun Jarupat from Sanden Intercool is having the enormous kindness to donate the entire kitchen for the LFF Academy.
The LFF team warmly thanks him for his generosity and appreciate his great support!
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.
Both practices, invented by Mantak Chia from Tao Garden Thailand emphasize on loving oneself before loving and giving care to others. The philosophies of both mediations is to tune negative into positive emotions and build on the guideline of "Forgive-Forget-Let Go". Thousands of people around the world are following these practices and the LFF is working on introducing these practices into their LFBP curriculum with the aim to help orphans reintegration back into society and find happiness within.
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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.
Both practices, invented by Mantak Chia from Tao Garden Thailand emphasize on loving oneself before loving and giving care to others. The philosophies of both mediations is to tune negative into positive emotions and build on the guideline of "Forgive-Forget-Let Go". Thousands of people around the world are following these practices and the LFF is working on introducing these practices into their LFBP curriculum with the aim to help orphans reintegration back into society and find happiness within.
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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. This amazingly generous donation means so much for the LFF project and includes: chairs, tables, computers, telephones, fax, fans, doors, lights, kitchen apparel, cutlery, washbasin, shelves, whiteboards, blackboards, ironwood, water pump, water filter, frames, folders, printer, fridge, kitchen mixer, electronic adaptors and electronic switchers.
Thank you Joy, having you as a patron means so much to us.
The complete fixtures and furnishing needed to make the LFF Academy habitable have been donated by LFF patron Joy Menzies. This amazingly generous donation means so much for the LFF project and includes: chairs, tables, computers, telephones, fax, fans, doors, lights, kitchen apparel, cutlery, washbasin, shelves, whiteboards, blackboards, ironwood, water pump, water filter, frames, folders, printer, fridge, kitchen mixer, electronic adaptors and electronic switchers.
Thank you Joy, having you as a patron means so much to us.
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, donated a wonderful auction prize of 2 entrances to their renown day spa. Worth CHF 1,000 the prize was auctioned at the LFF V.I.P dinner held at Kaufleuten restaurant in Zurich on 26 June. Mark Jacob, Director of Rooms Divisions, attended the auction. We would like to sincerely thank him for his kindness in supporting the LFF cause.
The Dolder Grand Hotel, a property noted for its beautiful spa (www.thedoldergrand.com/de/spa/), and located on the prestigious hill of Zurich, donated a wonderful auction prize of 2 entrances to their renown day spa. Worth CHF 1,000 the prize was auctioned at the LFF V.I.P dinner held at Kaufleuten restaurant in Zurich on 26 June. Mark Jacob, Director of Rooms Divisions, attended the auction. We would like to sincerely thank him for his kindness in supporting the LFF cause.
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. The prize of 2 Business Class tickets to any European destination served by Swiss International Air Lines will go to the highest bidder at the V.I.P dinner on June 26! All money raised will be used to benefit neglected Thai children in need - so please bid generously. Thank you so much Swiss for your support!
Swiss International Air Lines, has kindly donated an auction prize for the upcoming LFF V.I.P. dinner at Kaufleuten restaurant in Zurich. The prize of 2 Business Class tickets to any European destination served by Swiss International Air Lines will go to the highest bidder at the V.I.P dinner on June 26! All money raised will be used to benefit neglected Thai children in need - so please bid generously. Thank you so much Swiss for your support!
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. The prize of a 5 night stay for 2 people in a Thai Pavilion at their beautiful Hua Hin property has a value of CHF 7,400, and will be auctioned at the dinner prior to the commencement of the "Private Party" at Festsaal.
Chiva-Som General Manager, Paul Linder, will be present to present the prize to the lucky auction winner. The LFF would cordially like to thank Chiva-Som for their generosity and support.
Chiva-Som is your Haven of Life on the Gulf of Thailand. Chiva-Som is much more than a beautiful hotel, its also about learning to live, enjoy and appreciate every moment, and in so doing, creating a personal path to health and wellness.
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. The prize of a 5 night stay for 2 people in a Thai Pavilion at their beautiful Hua Hin property has a value of CHF 7,400, and will be auctioned at the dinner prior to the commencement of the "Private Party" at Festsaal.
Chiva-Som General Manager, Paul Linder, will be present to present the prize to the lucky auction winner. The LFF would cordially like to thank Chiva-Som for their generosity and support.
Chiva-Som is your Haven of Life on the Gulf of Thailand. Chiva-Som is much more than a beautiful hotel, its also about learning to live, enjoy and appreciate every moment, and in so doing, creating a personal path to health and wellness.
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.
The next "Private Party" will take place on 26 June 2009 with proceeds to the LFF (CHF 5 out of CHF 25 entrance fee). The LFF team cordially thanks the founders for kindly supporting the LFF with this next event. For more information about this exclusive party please visit www.private-party.net
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'Private Party', the party for friends (strict guest list), friendly atmosphere, exclusive location and party tunes with flair.
The next "Private Party" will take place on 26 June 2009 with proceeds to the LFF (CHF 5 out of CHF 25 entrance fee). The LFF team cordially thanks the founders for kindly supporting the LFF with this next event. For more information about this exclusive party please visit www.private-party.net
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18 June, 2009 LFF working on child abuse prevention in Bangkoks 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 Bangkoks slums.
Many conflicts such as child abuse and child trafficking have their origins in parental neglect, which is often followed by the children living on the streets and worse scenarios. Parts of the Lotus Flower Blossom Program, including simple techniques such as inner smile meditation, will be used in assisting at risk families to improve their inter-family relationships, and build awareness and understanding about the origins of child abuse. Donations welcome. Click to see pictures.
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 Bangkoks slums.
Many conflicts such as child abuse and child trafficking have their origins in parental neglect, which is often followed by the children living on the streets and worse scenarios. Parts of the Lotus Flower Blossom Program, including simple techniques such as inner smile meditation, will be used in assisting at risk families to improve their inter-family relationships, and build awareness and understanding about the origins of child abuse. Donations welcome. Click to see pictures.
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 including complimentary nights stay, several complimentary dining vouchers and a membership card offering savings on every dining visit.
‘Le Club Plaza’ Membership Fee Baht 6,999 net per year
Click Here for Benefits and Application Form
‘Le Club Plaza’ membership Fee with ‘Wine Ambassador Club’ status baht 7,999 net per year
Click Here for Benefits and Application Form
THB 1,000 per membership card is donated to LFF
For more information please call 0 2650 8800, Fax 0 2650 8796
or email: leclub.bangkok@lemeridien.com
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Discover Bangkok’s most exciting membership programme ‘Le Club Plaza’, where members can indulge in a fine selection of vouchers including complimentary nights stay, several complimentary dining vouchers and a membership card offering savings on every dining visit.
‘Le Club Plaza’ Membership Fee Baht 6,999 net per year
Click Here for Benefits and Application Form
‘Le Club Plaza’ membership Fee with ‘Wine Ambassador Club’ status baht 7,999 net per year
Click Here for Benefits and Application Form
THB 1,000 per membership card is donated to LFF
For more information please call 0 2650 8800, Fax 0 2650 8796
or email: leclub.bangkok@lemeridien.com
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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 of choice, and in April donated THB 14,834 from a screening at Kamalaya of the movie "What About Me?".
The next Kamalaya event to benefit the LFF will be internationally renowned spiritual healer Isaac Shapiro's workshop, Meetings in Truth, which takes place at the resort on 30 July from 11.00 to 18.00. For more information please see Kamalaya's website.
The Lotus Flower Foundation sends a heartfelt THANK YOU to Karina and John and their valuable team.
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 of choice, and in April donated THB 14,834 from a screening at Kamalaya of the movie "What About Me?".
The next Kamalaya event to benefit the LFF will be internationally renowned spiritual healer Isaac Shapiro's workshop, Meetings in Truth, which takes place at the resort on 30 July from 11.00 to 18.00. For more information please see Kamalaya's website.
The Lotus Flower Foundation sends a heartfelt THANK YOU to Karina and John and their valuable team.
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. The Academy consists of 2 classrooms, 1 dormitory, 1 meditation sala and 1 research/library building. The premises will be used to give training to care-givers from the LFF network of shelters on the Lotus Flower Blossom program (LFBP), and the Lotus Flower Quality Program (LFQP). The aim of the curriculums is to raise the successful reintegration of Thai orphans back into society from the current low of 20% (estimate from the Center of Protection of Children's Rights Thailand) to at least 50% over the next 5 years. The LFF is very grateful to Khun Deecha and his construction team for completing the Academy project on time, and has been overwhelmed by their efforts and ingenuity in applying low cost and sustainable construction techniques. Click to see pictures.
In mid June the LFF Operations Team is moving from Bangkok to the LFF Academy in Nonthaburi to apply the final pre-opening touches. The Academy consists of 2 classrooms, 1 dormitory, 1 meditation sala and 1 research/library building. The premises will be used to give training to care-givers from the LFF network of shelters on the Lotus Flower Blossom program (LFBP), and the Lotus Flower Quality Program (LFQP). The aim of the curriculums is to raise the successful reintegration of Thai orphans back into society from the current low of 20% (estimate from the Center of Protection of Children's Rights Thailand) to at least 50% over the next 5 years. The LFF is very grateful to Khun Deecha and his construction team for completing the Academy project on time, and has been overwhelmed by their efforts and ingenuity in applying low cost and sustainable construction techniques. Click to see pictures.
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. Therese has vast experience with healing thousands of traumatized children through connecting Body, Mind and Spirit with her 21 months curriculum and has shown interest to together with the LFF integrate a curriculum into Thai schools assisting children finding balance, devotion and confidence. This curriculum's purpose is to reduce child abuse and support ethical and moral principles in the country. The LFF together with BOH is currently looking for sponsors to support this project and assist Thai youth at large. Click to see pictures.
The founder of the BOH foundation, Therese Poulsen, has kindly taken the time to visit and consult the LFF Academy project in Nonthaburi. Therese has vast experience with healing thousands of traumatized children through connecting Body, Mind and Spirit with her 21 months curriculum and has shown interest to together with the LFF integrate a curriculum into Thai schools assisting children finding balance, devotion and confidence. This curriculum's purpose is to reduce child abuse and support ethical and moral principles in the country. The LFF together with BOH is currently looking for sponsors to support this project and assist Thai youth at large. Click to see pictures.
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. This makes vital additional funds available to help the neglected children of Thailand. On account of the large numbers of volunteers working for the foundation, administration costs at the LFF are significantly below average for operations in Thailand. In 2008 costs were less than 10% of all donations collected (CHF 214,000). Thank you to ALL for your input helping neglected Thai children in need. Despite of the current difficult political situation in Thailand, LFF aims at operating the Academy as planned, and fully intends to carry on with its initiatives to fight child abuse in the country.
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. This makes vital additional funds available to help the neglected children of Thailand. On account of the large numbers of volunteers working for the foundation, administration costs at the LFF are significantly below average for operations in Thailand. In 2008 costs were less than 10% of all donations collected (CHF 214,000). Thank you to ALL for your input helping neglected Thai children in need. Despite of the current difficult political situation in Thailand, LFF aims at operating the Academy as planned, and fully intends to carry on with its initiatives to fight child abuse in the country.
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. She has 20 years of direct experience in the application of Mind/Body Awareness Practices, Inner Child Psychology and Buddhist Meditation.
She is a writer and advocate for the improvement of the lives of women and children, particularly those caught in the cycle of violence.
Her past professional experience includes being one of a team that developed and implemented a national Educational Television network (USA) of education and support for the personal and professional development of caregivers of young, impoverished, children in a variety of cultural populations, i.e. Native American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Eskimo, African-American, and Caucasian. LFF is honored and happy to to have Trish guiding and contributing to the LFF. Click to see pictures.
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. She has 20 years of direct experience in the application of Mind/Body Awareness Practices, Inner Child Psychology and Buddhist Meditation.
She is a writer and advocate for the improvement of the lives of women and children, particularly those caught in the cycle of violence.
Her past professional experience includes being one of a team that developed and implemented a national Educational Television network (USA) of education and support for the personal and professional development of caregivers of young, impoverished, children in a variety of cultural populations, i.e. Native American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Eskimo, African-American, and Caucasian. LFF is honored and happy to to have Trish guiding and contributing to the LFF. Click to see pictures.
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. The amount will be used for the Lotus Flower Blossom Program (LFBP) to train care-givers working with traumatized orphans in the various shelters throughout Thailand. Thank you Peter and Dui! Click to see pictures.
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. The amount will be used for the Lotus Flower Blossom Program (LFBP) to train care-givers working with traumatized orphans in the various shelters throughout Thailand. Thank you Peter and Dui! Click to see pictures.
09 April 2009, Georges Duboeuf - Charity Food + Wine Tasting in Bangkok with proceeds to the LFF
The Reflexions restaurant at the Plaza Athenee hotel in Bangkok cordially invites you to discover five carefully chosen classic wines from la Maison Georges Duboeuf, France. One of the largest and best known wine merchants in the Beaujolais and formed through the passion of a lifetime with wine by Geroges Duboeuf. Entrance fee THB 500 per person with 20% of ticket price going to the LFF. The wine tasting takes place on Thursday 09 April 2009 from 6.30pm-8pm. For more information please contact: fb.bangkok@lemeridien.com Click to see pictures.
The Reflexions restaurant at the Plaza Athenee hotel in Bangkok cordially invites you to discover five carefully chosen classic wines from la Maison Georges Duboeuf, France. One of the largest and best known wine merchants in the Beaujolais and formed through the passion of a lifetime with wine by Geroges Duboeuf. Entrance fee THB 500 per person with 20% of ticket price going to the LFF. The wine tasting takes place on Thursday 09 April 2009 from 6.30pm-8pm. For more information please contact: fb.bangkok@lemeridien.com Click to see pictures.
01 April 2009, Insider-Club Charity Switzerland supporting LFF
LFF warmly thanks the "Insider-Club Charity Switzerland" for their support and generous donation of CHF 10,000. The Insider-Club Charity of Switzerland was founded for people with a passion for lifestyle and fashion who have a common interest to exchange ideas and support charitable organizations. For more information about the Insider-Club and their chosen projects, please look at the following link http://www.insider-club.ch/insider/d/projekte/index.php
LFF warmly thanks the "Insider-Club Charity Switzerland" for their support and generous donation of CHF 10,000. The Insider-Club Charity of Switzerland was founded for people with a passion for lifestyle and fashion who have a common interest to exchange ideas and support charitable organizations. For more information about the Insider-Club and their chosen projects, please look at the following link http://www.insider-club.ch/insider/d/projekte/index.php
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. Over the next month Halla is deepening her knowledge of Montessori teaching techniques at the Khomloy foundation in Chiang Rai. Halla holds a Bachelor's degree in social studies and has experience in developing child centered social welfare programs, and programs for children with special needs. She is also experienced in the field of child psychology and trauma relief.
Over the past years the Khomloy Foundation has successfully introduced Montessori kindergardens into the villages of the ethic minority hill-tribe peoples. Montessori kindergardens have statistically been proven to assist children with their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development - which in turn - helps the children getting better jobs, and reducing human trafficking and exploitation. LFF is very grateful to Khomloy founders Paul and Patricia for sharing their experience and expertise with the LFF.
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Halla, who has been an active LFF volunteer for many months, joined the foundation this March as a child centered education manager. Over the next month Halla is deepening her knowledge of Montessori teaching techniques at the Khomloy foundation in Chiang Rai. Halla holds a Bachelor's degree in social studies and has experience in developing child centered social welfare programs, and programs for children with special needs. She is also experienced in the field of child psychology and trauma relief.
Over the past years the Khomloy Foundation has successfully introduced Montessori kindergardens into the villages of the ethic minority hill-tribe peoples. Montessori kindergardens have statistically been proven to assist children with their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development - which in turn - helps the children getting better jobs, and reducing human trafficking and exploitation. LFF is very grateful to Khomloy founders Paul and Patricia for sharing their experience and expertise with the LFF.
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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 innovative ventures across different industries and countries. His group consists of a portfolio of companies that work synergistically to leverage one core management system and its team members to create value for all the group s different business units. Fred supported the foundation since its inception and participated in crafting a strategy that supports its cause of brightening the future of abused children by raising awareness in society, educating caretakers, and setting high standards for shelters. His contribution has been instrumental in building up the structure of the Lotus Flower Blossom & Quality Program. Other initiatives include supporting the foundation through Coffee World (a specialty coffee house he founded) by donating THB 5 for every cake the 80 store chain in Thailand sells over a period of 2 months. He also sponsored the design and maintenance of the foundation's website through Itorama (www.itorama.com - an IT consulting firm in his group), supported the foundation by bidding and offering on different auction prizes at the foundation's events, encouraged his personal network to embrace social responsibility, and provided consultancy to the foundation whenever needed. Fred has kindly accepted the title of Honorary Patron and supports the foundation as he believes in the people behind it and in their drive to want to make a difference. Warm thank you to Fred! Click to see pictures.
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 innovative ventures across different industries and countries. His group consists of a portfolio of companies that work synergistically to leverage one core management system and its team members to create value for all the group s different business units. Fred supported the foundation since its inception and participated in crafting a strategy that supports its cause of brightening the future of abused children by raising awareness in society, educating caretakers, and setting high standards for shelters. His contribution has been instrumental in building up the structure of the Lotus Flower Blossom & Quality Program. Other initiatives include supporting the foundation through Coffee World (a specialty coffee house he founded) by donating THB 5 for every cake the 80 store chain in Thailand sells over a period of 2 months. He also sponsored the design and maintenance of the foundation's website through Itorama (www.itorama.com - an IT consulting firm in his group), supported the foundation by bidding and offering on different auction prizes at the foundation's events, encouraged his personal network to embrace social responsibility, and provided consultancy to the foundation whenever needed. Fred has kindly accepted the title of Honorary Patron and supports the foundation as he believes in the people behind it and in their drive to want to make a difference. Warm thank you to Fred! Click to see pictures.
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, where they have been holding weekly meditation sessions collecting energy and donantions for the LFF Academy project. Charlotte regularly lends her expertise to the LFF team assisting with Thai / English translation. She also constantly assists with her philanthropic and organisational skills, and is always present with a lending hand at each LFF fundraising event. Thank you Dear Charlotte your help is invaluable.
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, where they have been holding weekly meditation sessions collecting energy and donantions for the LFF Academy project. Charlotte regularly lends her expertise to the LFF team assisting with Thai / English translation. She also constantly assists with her philanthropic and organisational skills, and is always present with a lending hand at each LFF fundraising event. Thank you Dear Charlotte your help is invaluable.
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. The LFF team is highly appreciative of their contribution of THB 10,000 and expresses heartfelt Thank YOU to Tina and her team.
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. The LFF team is highly appreciative of their contribution of THB 10,000 and expresses heartfelt Thank YOU to Tina and her team.
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 and is encouraging corporations to take a more active role in supporting social causes. Over the next two months, starting on 9 March, Coffee World is donating 5 THB for every cake they sell from their newly launched signature Coffee World patisserie line. LFF is delighted to have the support of Coffee World and encourages all friends, supporters and patrons to raise the awareness about the promotion and try one the new pastries at a branch of Thai Coffee World. http://www.coffeeworld.com
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 and is encouraging corporations to take a more active role in supporting social causes. Over the next two months, starting on 9 March, Coffee World is donating 5 THB for every cake they sell from their newly launched signature Coffee World patisserie line. LFF is delighted to have the support of Coffee World and encourages all friends, supporters and patrons to raise the awareness about the promotion and try one the new pastries at a branch of Thai Coffee World. http://www.coffeeworld.com
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. She holds a bachelors degree in Education, and has over 20 years experience in the field. Ajarn is joining the LFF team from the Center of International Tao Ter Sin-See Foundation in Kanchanburi where she worked as a lecturer and trainer for 8 years. Her biggest wish is to use her experience and knowledge to assist as many underprivileged Thai children as possible. Click to see pictures.
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. She holds a bachelors degree in Education, and has over 20 years experience in the field. Ajarn is joining the LFF team from the Center of International Tao Ter Sin-See Foundation in Kanchanburi where she worked as a lecturer and trainer for 8 years. Her biggest wish is to use her experience and knowledge to assist as many underprivileged Thai children as possible. Click to see pictures.
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. Khun Deecha, who supports Thai handcraft & artisanry is gathering a team of hilltribe men from northern Thailand who will be apprenticed in traditional construction techniques during the building of the LFF Academy. The apprenticeship will be of great assistance afterwards in helping the men find jobs on construction projects. LFF is very happy and honored to count Khun Deecha Deecha among its team. The LFF Academy is planned to open as scheduled this summer 2009. Click to see pictures.
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. Khun Deecha, who supports Thai handcraft & artisanry is gathering a team of hilltribe men from northern Thailand who will be apprenticed in traditional construction techniques during the building of the LFF Academy. The apprenticeship will be of great assistance afterwards in helping the men find jobs on construction projects. LFF is very happy and honored to count Khun Deecha Deecha among its team. The LFF Academy is planned to open as scheduled this summer 2009. Click to see pictures.
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 in Thailand, to the construction of the LFF Academy in Nonthaburi. The LFF Academy team is delighted in being able to make creative use of every piece of wood and bamboo to craft chairs, desks, and also create parts of the meditation sala and dormitory that will form part of the LFF Academy. A heartfelt thank you to Eva Shivdasani.
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 in Thailand, to the construction of the LFF Academy in Nonthaburi. The LFF Academy team is delighted in being able to make creative use of every piece of wood and bamboo to craft chairs, desks, and also create parts of the meditation sala and dormitory that will form part of the LFF Academy. A heartfelt thank you to Eva Shivdasani.
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. Gabrielle focused her speech on the importance of education to solve and prevent child abuse in Thailand and also presented the foundation's Blossom Program curriculum with its strategy of spreading child centered education through a train-the-trainer program in Thailand. Excellent feed-back was received following the speech. In particular, LFF's aim to assist existing shelter programs, and through this bridging gaps and building synergies between existing projects was highly prasied by Rotarians.
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. Gabrielle focused her speech on the importance of education to solve and prevent child abuse in Thailand and also presented the foundation's Blossom Program curriculum with its strategy of spreading child centered education through a train-the-trainer program in Thailand. Excellent feed-back was received following the speech. In particular, LFF's aim to assist existing shelter programs, and through this bridging gaps and building synergies between existing projects was highly prasied by Rotarians.
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 for LFF Academy students. Olav, who designed the bamboo Manta Ray playground as part of the newly constructed Soneva Kiri resort on Koh Kood island, has been an active LFF volunteer during his time in Thailand. He is firmly behind the LFF Quality Program's mission: to create low cost natural sustainable material shelters through utilizing natural materials. Bamboo gives the orphans a sense of warmth and feeling of home and being locally grown, low in cost, and completely sustainable, it is a material that fully meets the LFF Quality Program's guidelines. Click to see pictures.
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 for LFF Academy students. Olav, who designed the bamboo Manta Ray playground as part of the newly constructed Soneva Kiri resort on Koh Kood island, has been an active LFF volunteer during his time in Thailand. He is firmly behind the LFF Quality Program's mission: to create low cost natural sustainable material shelters through utilizing natural materials. Bamboo gives the orphans a sense of warmth and feeling of home and being locally grown, low in cost, and completely sustainable, it is a material that fully meets the LFF Quality Program's guidelines. Click to see pictures.
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
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 for LFF Academy students. Olav, who designed the bamboo Manta Ray playground as part of the newly constructed Soneva Kiri resort on Koh Kood island, has been an active LFF volunteer during his time in Thailand. He is firmly behind the LFF Quality Program's mission: to create low cost natural sustainable material shelters through utilizing natural materials. Bamboo gives the orphans a sense of warmth and feeling of home and being locally grown, low in cost, and completely sustainable, it is a material that fully meets the LFF Quality Program's guidelines. Click to see pictures.
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 for LFF Academy students. Olav, who designed the bamboo Manta Ray playground as part of the newly constructed Soneva Kiri resort on Koh Kood island, has been an active LFF volunteer during his time in Thailand. He is firmly behind the LFF Quality Program's mission: to create low cost natural sustainable material shelters through utilizing natural materials. Bamboo gives the orphans a sense of warmth and feeling of home and being locally grown, low in cost, and completely sustainable, it is a material that fully meets the LFF Quality Program's guidelines. Click to see pictures.
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. It is a wonderful development and means that greater assistance will be provided for children in need throughout Thailand.
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. It is a wonderful development and means that greater assistance will be provided for children in need throughout Thailand.
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 assist existing shelters with sustainable programs of upgrading shelters. To help address this LFF has decided to channel resources into support these existing shelters rather than building another new shelter in Nondburi. This decision is most valuable as it will benefit many more than our original 30 orphans.
The construction of the LFF Academy in Nonburi is progressing smoothly. Our investigation has once again underlined the great need for the LFF Academy with its teachings centered on children with special needs, trauma relief methods, environmental sustainability through a low cost model aimed at supporting the creation of meaningful homes for children. LFF, in the context of the LFF Academy, is set to play an important and active role in education and transmission of knowledge in order to eradicate child abuse in Thailand and neighboring countries. Click to see pictures.
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 assist existing shelters with sustainable programs of upgrading shelters. To help address this LFF has decided to channel resources into support these existing shelters rather than building another new shelter in Nondburi. This decision is most valuable as it will benefit many more than our original 30 orphans.
The construction of the LFF Academy in Nonburi is progressing smoothly. Our investigation has once again underlined the great need for the LFF Academy with its teachings centered on children with special needs, trauma relief methods, environmental sustainability through a low cost model aimed at supporting the creation of meaningful homes for children. LFF, in the context of the LFF Academy, is set to play an important and active role in education and transmission of knowledge in order to eradicate child abuse in Thailand and neighboring countries. Click to see pictures.
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, and the contractor's team led by Khun Piriyaand Khun Pongsawat of Soaek Deco Build, erected the first column of the LFF Academy in a special ground breaking ceremony. On a date that had been carefully selected on account of its auspicious properties, the land was blessed by a Thai Buddhist monk and chants were sung for prosperity, union, and good luck. The estimated construction period for the LFF Academy will be 6 months, with a target deepening date in mid 2009. Click to see pictures.
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, and the contractor's team led by Khun Piriyaand Khun Pongsawat of Soaek Deco Build, erected the first column of the LFF Academy in a special ground breaking ceremony. On a date that had been carefully selected on account of its auspicious properties, the land was blessed by a Thai Buddhist monk and chants were sung for prosperity, union, and good luck. The estimated construction period for the LFF Academy will be 6 months, with a target deepening date in mid 2009. Click to see pictures.
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.
After very stirring and profound opening speeches by Mr Peter Ernst, General Manager of the Seedamm Plaza Hotel, and Mr Bruno Frick, member of the Swiss council of states, the crowd enjoyed a cheerful concert for more than 75 minutes by the acappella band 'a-live'. The event was a big success and we thank all guests, donors and supporters. The collected donations will be used to further develop the Lotus Flower Blossom Program.
Our sincerest thanks go out to Mr Peter Ernst, General Manager of the Seedamm Plaza Hotel in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, for generously organizing the concert as well as to Mr Bruno Frick for his dedicated and valuable engagement towards The Lotus Flower Foundation. Click to see Pictures
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.
After very stirring and profound opening speeches by Mr Peter Ernst, General Manager of the Seedamm Plaza Hotel, and Mr Bruno Frick, member of the Swiss council of states, the crowd enjoyed a cheerful concert for more than 75 minutes by the acappella band 'a-live'. The event was a big success and we thank all guests, donors and supporters. The collected donations will be used to further develop the Lotus Flower Blossom Program.
Our sincerest thanks go out to Mr Peter Ernst, General Manager of the Seedamm Plaza Hotel in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, for generously organizing the concert as well as to Mr Bruno Frick for his dedicated and valuable engagement towards The Lotus Flower Foundation. Click to see Pictures
28 August 2008, "couleurs du lotus" fundraising event at Bed Superclub Bangkok
We are very proud to announce 28 August fundraising gala dinner at Bed Supperclub Bangkok allowed us to exceed our target of USD 30,000. LFF is now in a position to move forward with the project and implement its philosophies related to the eradication of child abuse in Thailand. We would like to cordially thank BMW Thailand, Fin Wines, Bed Supperclub team, Six Senses, Itorama, Global Franchise Architects, Fraser Suites, Mint, The Begins & Gavin from SonyBMG Thailand, LFF volunteers and everyone who contributed for making the 28 Aug gala dinner a success. Click to see Pictures
We are very proud to announce 28 August fundraising gala dinner at Bed Supperclub Bangkok allowed us to exceed our target of USD 30,000. LFF is now in a position to move forward with the project and implement its philosophies related to the eradication of child abuse in Thailand. We would like to cordially thank BMW Thailand, Fin Wines, Bed Supperclub team, Six Senses, Itorama, Global Franchise Architects, Fraser Suites, Mint, The Begins & Gavin from SonyBMG Thailand, LFF volunteers and everyone who contributed for making the 28 Aug gala dinner a success. Click to see Pictures
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 hotels wine tasting, held at Reflexions restaurant, to the sum of THB 150,000 to Lotus Flower Foundation Ambassadress Natalie Glebova Srichapan.
Royal Meridien Plaza Athenee Bangkok hotel manager Patrick Schaub handing the past 6 months entrance fee for the hotels wine tasting, held at Reflexions restaurant, to the sum of THB 150,000 to Lotus Flower Foundation Ambassadress Natalie Glebova Srichapan.