08 October 2010, 'Private Party' at Kaufleuten donating CHF 5 out of CHF 25 entrance fee to the LFF
'Private Party', club nights for grown ups and the party for friends. Great atmosphere, exclusive location and party tunes with flair.
The next "Private Party" will take place on 08 October 2010 with proceeds to the LFF (CHF 5 out of CHF 25 entrance fee). The LFF team cordially thanks the Private Party team for kindly supporting the LFF with this next event. For more information about this party please visit
www.private-party.net
'Private Party', club nights for grown ups and the party for friends. Great atmosphere, exclusive location and party tunes with flair.The next "Private Party" will take place on 08 October 2010 with proceeds to the LFF (CHF 5 out of CHF 25 entrance fee). The LFF team cordially thanks the Private Party team for kindly supporting the LFF with this next event. For more information about this party please visit
www.private-party.net
08 October 2010, 10.00-11.00 pm, Lotus Flower Friends VIP Cocktail Party at Kaufleuten Festsaal
'For goodness Sake', the Lotus Flower party label, is organizing a LFF Friends VIP cocktail party prior to the 'Private Party' club night at Kaufleuten Festsaal.
LFF charity tickets are CHF 60, from which CHF 50 are donated to LFF. Included are free drinks for one hour as well entry to the 'Private Party' worth CHF 25.-.
Behind every sip is a good cause! So come around, get down in the city and light up smiles!
'For goodness Sake', the Lotus Flower party label, is organizing a LFF Friends VIP cocktail party prior to the 'Private Party' club night at Kaufleuten Festsaal.LFF charity tickets are CHF 60, from which CHF 50 are donated to LFF. Included are free drinks for one hour as well entry to the 'Private Party' worth CHF 25.-.
Behind every sip is a good cause! So come around, get down in the city and light up smiles!
12 June 2010, LFF thanks HP Fritsche Revisions- und Wirtschaftspruefungs AG for the Swiss Audit
HP Fritsche Revisions- und Wirtschaftsprüfungs AG Switzerland had the courtesy to offer the foundation's yearly Swiss Audit free of charge. The LFF board would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Fritsche for his kindness and dedicated time towards Thai children in need.
The LFF follows the strict rules of the Swiss department of Foreign Affairs, the "EDA", with a yearly detailed report about the foundation's activities and an audit of the foundation's accounts.
HP Fritsche Revisions- und Wirtschaftsprüfungs AG Switzerland had the courtesy to offer the foundation's yearly Swiss Audit free of charge. The LFF board would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Fritsche for his kindness and dedicated time towards Thai children in need. The LFF follows the strict rules of the Swiss department of Foreign Affairs, the "EDA", with a yearly detailed report about the foundation's activities and an audit of the foundation's accounts.
29 May 2010, LFF assisting children in need - please help us - so we can reach more
Providing a home for children in need is a on-going concern for the LFF Home for Children. The rewards from helping a child in need are immense. The case of a little girl who had travelled a long way to get some medical assistance, and who's health had suffered a great deal, clearly illustrates this point. Despite her health problems, the little girl concerned is one of the most optimistic humans on this earth. The LFF assures your donation goes directly to the children. Please contact us for more information!
Providing a home for children in need is a on-going concern for the LFF Home for Children. The rewards from helping a child in need are immense. The case of a little girl who had travelled a long way to get some medical assistance, and who's health had suffered a great deal, clearly illustrates this point. Despite her health problems, the little girl concerned is one of the most optimistic humans on this earth. The LFF assures your donation goes directly to the children. Please contact us for more information!
24 May 2010, Center of Protection of Children's Rights (CPCR) of Thailand visiting the LFF Home for Children
CPCR has given their seal of approval to the LFF Home for Children and has sent some of the children in their care to the LFF. CPRC's management team, Thai Social Welfare, and the LFF, are meeting on a regular basis to discuss and agree on the best ways to serve neglected and abused children from across Thailand and reintegrate them back into society.
CPCR has given their seal of approval to the LFF Home for Children and has sent some of the children in their care to the LFF. CPRC's management team, Thai Social Welfare, and the LFF, are meeting on a regular basis to discuss and agree on the best ways to serve neglected and abused children from across Thailand and reintegrate them back into society.
18 May 2010, Thank you volunteers Begga and Heidur
Begga and Heidur, 2 volunteers from Iceland, have been assisting the lotus children for the past 2 weeks. The LFF would like to thank Begga and Heidur for their hard efforts at the lotus center and wishes them all the best for their future. It was great to spend time with you, the children will miss you.
Begga and Heidur, 2 volunteers from Iceland, have been assisting the lotus children for the past 2 weeks. The LFF would like to thank Begga and Heidur for their hard efforts at the lotus center and wishes them all the best for their future. It was great to spend time with you, the children will miss you.
12 May 2010, Spirit house ceremony at the LFF Home for Children
The LFF celebrated an auspicious Spirit House ceremony at the LFF Home for Children. In accordance to Thai Buddhist culture, a Brahm blessed the grounds and invited the spirit of the land to enter into positive thoughts with us.
The LFF celebrated an auspicious Spirit House ceremony at the LFF Home for Children. In accordance to Thai Buddhist culture, a Brahm blessed the grounds and invited the spirit of the land to enter into positive thoughts with us.
03 May 2010, LFF outing to bookshop
The Lotus children enjoyed an educative day at the bookshop near the orphanage. Reading and developing a love for books is an essential part of the Lotus Curriculum. Thank you sponsors for making this possible. We enjoyed the day very much.
The Lotus children enjoyed an educative day at the bookshop near the orphanage. Reading and developing a love for books is an essential part of the Lotus Curriculum. Thank you sponsors for making this possible. We enjoyed the day very much.
20 April 2010, Google has appointed the LFF as one of their charitable partners
After a careful screening, Google has appointed the LFF as one of their philanthropic partners. Google is a leader in the field of social responsibility, and gives each employee the opportunity to nominate a charitable organization from a list of approved partners, to support over the course of a year. On the basis of each individual employee's selection the company then makes charitable donations. Thank you very much Google in the name of Thai children in need!
After a careful screening, Google has appointed the LFF as one of their philanthropic partners. Google is a leader in the field of social responsibility, and gives each employee the opportunity to nominate a charitable organization from a list of approved partners, to support over the course of a year. On the basis of each individual employee's selection the company then makes charitable donations. Thank you very much Google in the name of Thai children in need!
17 April 2010, Reiki master Jacqueline Bourbon offering her services at the LFF Home for Children
The LFF family enjoyed a wonderful day of reiki healing with Jacqueline Bourbon. Jacqueline, who is a regular consultant at the legendary Chiva-Som destination spa resort, has very kindly offered her powers to assist the LFF children to overcome their traumas. Thank you Jacqueline for helping us. We hope to see you back very soon! The benefits of the healing bloom within every day.
The LFF family enjoyed a wonderful day of reiki healing with Jacqueline Bourbon. Jacqueline, who is a regular consultant at the legendary Chiva-Som destination spa resort, has very kindly offered her powers to assist the LFF children to overcome their traumas. Thank you Jacqueline for helping us. We hope to see you back very soon! The benefits of the healing bloom within every day.
14 April 2010, Sonkran trip to Ayuthaya
Thank you dear supporters for our Sonkran outing to Ayuthaya. We enjoyed a wonderful day on the beautiful Ayuthaya backwaters - the day will stay as one of our most cherished memories.
Thank you dear supporters for our Sonkran outing to Ayuthaya. We enjoyed a wonderful day on the beautiful Ayuthaya backwaters - the day will stay as one of our most cherished memories.
07 April 2010, Happy Easter
The LFF wishes everyone a Happy Easter. Thank you for your kind support! We all had fun learning about the celebration of Easter in the West and enjoyed painting Easter eggs!
The LFF wishes everyone a Happy Easter. Thank you for your kind support! We all had fun learning about the celebration of Easter in the West and enjoyed painting Easter eggs!
05 April 2010, LFF Veggies program has been launched
The LFF has launched a "We Love Veggies Program" at the Home for Children. The program encourages both staff and kids to plant as many vegetables as possible. When harvested, the home-grown produce will then be used in the meals prepared at the LFF Home for Children. The program teaches the children about the nature's cycle, the appreciation for nutrition, and the discipline of attending to daily duties. The Lotus Children loved the launch of the program - and are looking forward to share and eat the delicious vegetables.
The LFF has launched a "We Love Veggies Program" at the Home for Children. The program encourages both staff and kids to plant as many vegetables as possible. When harvested, the home-grown produce will then be used in the meals prepared at the LFF Home for Children. The program teaches the children about the nature's cycle, the appreciation for nutrition, and the discipline of attending to daily duties. The Lotus Children loved the launch of the program - and are looking forward to share and eat the delicious vegetables.
30 March 2010, K Joy and K Pet from the LFF participating 'Child Caring' seminar
As part of the Thai Government's 'Child Caring' program, LFFs K Joy and K Pet participated in a seminar organized by the departments of Social Development and Human Security Center from 26-29 March at the Richmond Hotel in Nondubri. Useful information were given to its participants and ideas exchanged.
As part of the Thai Government's 'Child Caring' program, LFFs K Joy and K Pet participated in a seminar organized by the departments of Social Development and Human Security Center from 26-29 March at the Richmond Hotel in Nondubri. Useful information were given to its participants and ideas exchanged.
29 March 2010, Montessori Teacher Ulrike from Austria assisting the LFF
The LFF is delighted to announce that Ulrike Kinzer, a certified Montessori teacher from Austria with many years of experience, has generously volunteered her services to assist at the LFF Home for Children. Ulrike brings a heart with gold for children with her, and is an invaluable authority and font of knowledge on the subject of child raising. Thank you Ulrike for so generously dedicating some of your time to helping the smallest and weakest in the country.
The LFF is delighted to announce that Ulrike Kinzer, a certified Montessori teacher from Austria with many years of experience, has generously volunteered her services to assist at the LFF Home for Children. Ulrike brings a heart with gold for children with her, and is an invaluable authority and font of knowledge on the subject of child raising. Thank you Ulrike for so generously dedicating some of your time to helping the smallest and weakest in the country.
16 March 2010, LFF welcomes K Tipvarn as new member of the LFF Caregiver Team
The LFF has the honor to welcome K Tipvarn as a new caregiver and member of staff at the Home for Children. The appointment was made in order to best serve the needs of the growing number of Lotus Children.
K Tipvarn loves children and is currently being trained on the Lotus Flower Blossom Program. She is a great asset to the team.
The LFF has the honor to welcome K Tipvarn as a new caregiver and member of staff at the Home for Children. The appointment was made in order to best serve the needs of the growing number of Lotus Children.
K Tipvarn loves children and is currently being trained on the Lotus Flower Blossom Program. She is a great asset to the team.
14 March 2010, LFF on Swiss TV SF DRS
The LFF was recently featured on Swiss television as part of the SF DRS "Unterwegs" series. The German language program, focused on daily life in Bangkok and visited the LFF in order to highlight to issue of child abuse in the Thai capital. The TV feature was able to show both the steps that some NGOs are taking to fight child abuse in Thailand, and what is being done to provide care for its victims. To see the film footage please click on the following
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Swiss TV SF DRS, March 2010
The LFF was recently featured on Swiss television as part of the SF DRS "Unterwegs" series. The German language program, focused on daily life in Bangkok and visited the LFF in order to highlight to issue of child abuse in the Thai capital. The TV feature was able to show both the steps that some NGOs are taking to fight child abuse in Thailand, and what is being done to provide care for its victims. To see the film footage please click on the followingAND ALSO UNDER:
PRESS
Swiss TV SF DRS, March 2010
13 March 2010, Kru Ya and K Toi of the LFF participate in "Raising Children" seminar in Nonthaburi
LFF's main teacher Kru Ya, and caregiver K Toi, participated on a course focused on raising children within the NGO sector that was organized by the Thai Department of the Social Welfare.
Important ideas were exchanged and stimulated by the seminar that will be put into practice at the LFF Home for Children.
LFF's main teacher Kru Ya, and caregiver K Toi, participated on a course focused on raising children within the NGO sector that was organized by the Thai Department of the Social Welfare.
Important ideas were exchanged and stimulated by the seminar that will be put into practice at the LFF Home for Children.
27 February 2010, LFF launching the work of a Holistic Health Programme "Lotus stem"As part of the LFF vision, a Holistic Heath Program supporting the wellbeing of orphanage care givers from across Thailand, has recently been launched. To quote LFF founder Gabrielle von Reding: “child care in shelters can only be as good as their care-givers’ dedication to their charges. In many shelters care-givers become exhausted and quickly “short-circuit” leading to a high turnover in staff. We believe that it is essential to address this issue, and as part of the Holistic Heath Programme, the LFF are now providing care-givers with tools and services that will promote their self-healing, and balance their Body, Mind and Soul in daily life.” The launch of the program was held at the LFF Home for Children, where staff were thoroughly examined on various health issues including back pains and migraines. It is planned to add further orphanages to the program in the course of 2010 and beyond.
17 February 2010, Drehscheibe and Khun Sinee from Ashoka Foundation visiting the LFF shelter
The LFF team was proud to welcome the members of Drehscheibe and Khun Sinee, MD from the Ashoka Foundation Thailand to the LFF Home for Children. Among their other kind comments, the group particularly praised the innovation of the LFF team in setting up the Lotus Flower Blossom Program room. The LFBP focuses on child centered education and is intended as a model project for shelters all over Thailand. Thank you Drehscheibe ladies Khun Sinee for having taken time to come and visit us in Lard Bua Luang.
The LFF team was proud to welcome the members of Drehscheibe and Khun Sinee, MD from the Ashoka Foundation Thailand to the LFF Home for Children. Among their other kind comments, the group particularly praised the innovation of the LFF team in setting up the Lotus Flower Blossom Program room. The LFBP focuses on child centered education and is intended as a model project for shelters all over Thailand. Thank you Drehscheibe ladies Khun Sinee for having taken time to come and visit us in Lard Bua Luang.
08 February 2010, More children arriving at the LFF Home for Children
One of the effects of the worldwide economic crisis on Thailand is a growing number of children in need. Recent research has shown an increase in the number of neglected children in the Bangkok suburbs. One of the causes of this is the breakdown of healthy family structures. Many of the neglected children's parents have separated, or have migrated to the city for work. The children that have been left behind have little, or non-sufficient, care and out of desperation parents or family members are bringing or leaving the children at shelters such as the LFF Home for Children. The LFF carefully screens each case, and where possible, works with family members to find the best solution for each child.
One of the effects of the worldwide economic crisis on Thailand is a growing number of children in need. Recent research has shown an increase in the number of neglected children in the Bangkok suburbs. One of the causes of this is the breakdown of healthy family structures. Many of the neglected children's parents have separated, or have migrated to the city for work. The children that have been left behind have little, or non-sufficient, care and out of desperation parents or family members are bringing or leaving the children at shelters such as the LFF Home for Children. The LFF carefully screens each case, and where possible, works with family members to find the best solution for each child.
28 January 2010, LFF founders and patrons visit the LFF Home for Children
In the course of the last couple of weeks the the LFF was proud to welcome two of the foundation's founders: Franz von Reding, Chanel Rufli; and and LFF patron Esther Rhomberg, to the Lard Bua Luang Home for Children project. The visitors praised the work of the LFF team and motivated them to continue their good work. Thank you Franz, Chanel and Esther and please visit us soon again!
In the course of the last couple of weeks the the LFF was proud to welcome two of the foundation's founders: Franz von Reding, Chanel Rufli; and and LFF patron Esther Rhomberg, to the Lard Bua Luang Home for Children project. The visitors praised the work of the LFF team and motivated them to continue their good work. Thank you Franz, Chanel and Esther and please visit us soon again!
22 January 2010, LFF participating Montessori seminar in Chiang Rai
The LFF managers Ajarn Deecha & Ajarn Nussara, together with LFF Home for Children's teacher Kru Yap, recently attended the Montessori Convention in Chiang Rai. The meeting was held to mark the first successful decade of the Chiang Rai Montessori school, and provided a wonderful forum for the exchange ideas and the sharing of experiences with likeminded people from across Thailand. Feedback from the LFF team was that the convention was very enriching. It was also of great benefit in building a greater understanding of the philosophy behind Montessori teaching. Two of the strong messages that came out of the convention were to reinforce the benefits to be gained from greater co-operation between projects, and to reinforce the great need to extend Montessori teaching to more shelters in Thailand.
The LFF managers Ajarn Deecha & Ajarn Nussara, together with LFF Home for Children's teacher Kru Yap, recently attended the Montessori Convention in Chiang Rai. The meeting was held to mark the first successful decade of the Chiang Rai Montessori school, and provided a wonderful forum for the exchange ideas and the sharing of experiences with likeminded people from across Thailand. Feedback from the LFF team was that the convention was very enriching. It was also of great benefit in building a greater understanding of the philosophy behind Montessori teaching. Two of the strong messages that came out of the convention were to reinforce the benefits to be gained from greater co-operation between projects, and to reinforce the great need to extend Montessori teaching to more shelters in Thailand.
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.
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.
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.
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. 