School Uniforms

Hi Ladies,

I’m sure you are all aware that it’s school holidays at the minute for the Thai children.  A happy time for the kids, but as the holidays start to come to the end, it’s a worrying time for the parents, as all the items required by the school need to be bought.  I was asked by Khun Noi from Kate’s Project if we could help any of the families that come under Kate’s umbrella.  After getting the amount of 30,000 baht approved, all that was left to do was to make a date to do some shopping.

So, I arranged to meet at the school uniform shop in Naklua near the new market on Friday, 30th April, with Khun Noi and all the families.  It was very busy when I arrived at 9am, there were 40 children there, and their parents were helping them very eagerly to try on different items.  Basically each child received a new skirt/shorts, belt, shirt, socks and shoes, and some of the older children are attending the school that requires a scout uniform so they needed badges also.

After all the purchases were made, we made our way out to the small Soi at the back of the shop where the children all proceeded to put on their new uniforms for Noi to take photos, much to the stares of passers by.

As you can see from all their happy faces, this was an enjoyable morning for both the kids and their grateful parents.  So, from all the families helped this morning can I just say a big Thank You to the PILC for everything received this morning and their continuing support through the food drops as well.

Alana Clarke