Over 25 Years of Prevention and Protection of Children from Human Trafficking in Northern Thailand
“On this World Youth Skills Day, let us renew our resolve to invest more in empowering young people. When we do, they can better advance the broader mission of the United Nations for lasting peace, sustainable development and human rights for all.” –UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon June 15 is appointed as World Youth Skills... Continue Reading →
On 12th of June the International Labour Organization (ILO) will celebrate the World Day against Child Labour. This holiday was introduced in 2002 to raise awareness and support activism against child labor. "Child labour has no place in well-functioning and well regulated markets,or in any supply chain. The message that we must act now to... Continue Reading →
Since 1966, members of the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture Organization (UNESCO) have celebrated International Literacy Day on the 8th of September. In Thailand, the 8th of September is referred to as Non-Formal Education Day. On this day, public and private agencies organize a variety of activities to promote the benefits of learning and... Continue Reading →
Inside the July 2014 issue: Interview with a former DEPDC daughter and Half Day School teacher 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report; International Volunteer Welcomes & Farewells DEPDC-Chiang Khong girls shelter (M-CRP); Swimming Home shelter (MRICRH) ...and more! Online PDF: July 2014 Newsletter Enjoy learning about our organization's work to protect children in Northern Thailand, and... Continue Reading →
The International Department would like to introduce Adrien, who joined us in the beginning of May. Adrien is a social worker from France, with degrees in Psychology and International Relations. He comes to us with extensive working experience dealing with substance abuse, migration, asylum and child protection issues. He is interested in learning more about the... Continue Reading →
The International Department would like to introduce Genevieve, who joined our organization in February. Genevieve is an international affairs and political science student from the United States and has an interest in applying her non-profit and teaching experiences to help develop DEPDC/GMS in a way which supports our mission statement and vision. Genevieve brings with... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, our newest International Volunteer, Genevieve, introduced the children to their first yoga class at our Half Day School (HDS) in Mae Sai! The aim of yoga for children is the stimulation of their physical, mental, and emotional abilities. Genevieve, who recently arrived from the United States, has been doing yoga for years and... Continue Reading →
The last Friday of January was a big success for students and staff at the Mae Sai centre. Everyone was able to participate in a DEPDC/GMS tradition – Annual Sports Day! It is an event that happens once a year, and it is a day where the HDS students are broken up into teams and are... Continue Reading →
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