Special Guests Receive a Warm Welcome at CPDC

April 28, 2010

All CPDC children, staff members and members of HHN Foundation were privileged and very happy to welcome Madame Ambassador of the Netherlands, Mrs. Baiba Braze, with two members from the Netherlands Embassy, Bangkok.

Awaiting for her arrival are 10 Dutch ladies group leads by President of PILC, Mrs. Anja Schoof, Dr. & Mrs. Henk Dijkstra, Ms. Elfi Seitz and the German great benefactor who donated for 3 houses at CPDC, Mr. Hans Miller.

After receiving a warm welcome and a short briefing of overall work during the past year from Director of HHNFT, Mrs. Braze kindly donates 50,000 THB to benefit the children’s sustainable education.  She feels it is of great importance that these children learn additional skills which may suit each of them, in addition to normal academic.

Mrs. Braze spent some time with children and gave a short speech.  She emphasized the importance of education and encouraged the children to believe in their dreams, and always give their best.  Moreover each child received a nice little bag with books, notebooks, as well as a pen, all came in a beautiful bright orange colour which represents Holland.  The children spent their afternoon looking at picture books, writing, drawing and  reading happily.

Mrs. Braze took her time taking a look around CPDC while accompanied by all Dutch ladies and gentleman.  They visited the farm, had a look at one of the dormitory houses and the dining area.  She was impressed with the fast development and work done at CPDC.

Marja Hofman