Who are we? ....We are four ordinary working class people who feel privileged to live in a country that is both environmentally and financially pretty stable (UK). However we realise that just beyond our comfort zone there is a very large world out there regions of which unlike our country have very few charity organisations and very little support. As such we would like to displace a little of our good fortune by helping those who are unable to help themselves.

What is our goal?....Our goal is primarily a financial one, to raise funds. However we do visit the orphanage at the beginning of every year to personally hand over the proceeds, see developments and get our hands dirty helping out with the projects.

How do we raise funds?....We raise funds in several ways, we hold regular charity concerts, sponsored bikerides, triathlons, market stalls and recycling PC's

How can I help?.....The best way to help is financially but we are also looking for sponsorship, donations, help with fundraising events and merchandising. We also recycle computers back into the community. If you can help us achieve our goal in any way do not hesitate to email us using the link from the menu on the left.

Personal Account

In our first year we visited the areas of Thailand most affected by the tsunami and listened to personal accounts of the Thai people. Amongst all these accounts one thing that quickly became apparent to us is that the Thai people are not pitiful people, they are a proud people and despite all the upheaval and despair of the last four years Thailand is still "The Land Of Smiles"

The Thai people touched our hearts and our minds and we salute them!

We met many selfless people during our visit, people who gave up wealthy western lifestyles to reside in Thailand and help directly, people who contribute financially, spiritually, and emotionally to those in need. The human spirit is indeed very much alive and very strong amongst the volunteers and the locals and to visit Thailand is to be absorbed by that very strength of spirit. We hope that through this website and our efforts we can raise funds, and raise awareness that four years on the tsunami is still affecting all generations but especially the children. Many of the children in the orphanage we visited are fearful of the coastline and cry when it rains, because they think the tsunami is coming back.

Through education and caring these children can face much brighter futures So to that end we are hoping that we can in our own way make a difference to the future of the children in the orphanage in Khoa Lak, that is our initial aim, beyond that who knows, with your help we can continue helping to rebuild the lives, and communities that were so tragically destroyed on December 26th 2004.

We reached this years target of £10000.00, thanks for all your help and watch for picture updates in February!

The Land Of Smiles

Directors

Steve Woodhouse

Jane Monks

Harry Haywood

Contact:

Steven Woodhouse

07775 578644

PC Recycling

We are currently recycling PC's and PC related peripherals and parts.

Our Total

10000.00

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