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Get Involved – Women

Help out and have fun

Domestic violence, rape, unplanned pregnancies, prostitution….

Woman face specific and often incredibly tough challenges.

To help empower them, lend your support to these female-focused organizations.

FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN

Who they help: Trafficked women and victims of domestic and sexual violence.

How they help: They house abused women and children, fight for their rights

and welfare, and provide information and legal support for these victims.

How can you get involved: Donate items like clothing or money by transfering

your donations to account 038-2-18085-2, Kasikorn Bank, Sathorn branch.

Address: 295 Charansanitwong Soi 62, Bangkok, Thailand

Telephone: 662-433-5149, 662-435-1246

Website: www.womenthai.org

ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF

THE STATUS OF WOMEN

Who they help: Women facing unplanned pregnancies, rape, violence

or abandonment. Women and children with HIV/AIDS.

How they help: Provide temporary shelter, food and mental assistance.

They also have an “emergency home” which takes women and children

With HIV/AIDS under its wings.

How can you get involved: Volunteer to help out at the shelter and by

donate money

Address: 501/1 Soi 1, Dechatungkha Rd., Don Muang,  Bangkok, Thailand

Telephone: 662-929-2222, 662-929-2301 to 7

Website: www.apsw-thailand.org

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL THAILAND

Who they help: Those who have been deprived of their human rights.

How they help: A global organization that campaigns to protect and promote

human rights, calling for actions to eliminate violence against women

and to stop the death penalty.

How can you get involved: Donate money online or join their petition campaigns,

see their website for the latest news.

Address: 90/24 Ladproa Soi 1, Chompol, Jatujak,  Bangkok, Thailand

Telephone: 662-5138745

Website: www.amnesty.or.th

PAVENA FOUNDATION

Who they help: Female victims of forced prostitution and physical abuse.

How they help: Offer the victims support and the means to be rehabilitated.

How can you get involved: Call 1134 if you want to report a suspected case of sbuse.

Or simply make financial donation (187-0-74095-6, Bangkok Bank, Ramindra

Branch)

Address: 84/14 Moo 2, Rangsit Rd.,  Nakornnayok Klong 7, Lumpukkude,

Thanyaburi, Pathumthani, Thailand

Telephone: 662-577-0496 to 8

Website: www.pavenafoundation.or.th

EMPOWER

Who they help: Sex worker.

 How they help: They campaign for their rights and help improve their

self-esteem and levels of education.

How can you get involved: Donate money to Krungsri Ayuthaya Bank,

PTT branch, account 578-1-00314-7 or Bangkok Bank, Wongsawang branch,

Account 194-0-24606-7.

Address: 57/60 Tiwanon Rd., Nonthaburi, Thailand

Telephone: 662-526-8311

Website: www.empowerfoundation.org

Just click!

Care2

Another charitable click portal that aims to promote a range of different causes.

Take your pick from marine life, rainforests, primates, global warming, pets,

breast cancer and violence.

www.care2.com

Feed SA

Feed the hungry children of South Africa simply by clicking on the logos of

the sponsors and signing up for membership. Free but you will be spammed

with newsletters.

www.feedsa .co.za

Give Us a Home

Give stray animals a home by donating your clicks through their sponsor banners.

www.giveusahome.co.uk

US $300 million

Amount the International Labor Organization

Estimates Thai sex workers send back to the provinces

each year

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