A home for children in need
Since 1987 we have given orphaned and disadvantaged children from Thailand and Burma food, shelter, medical care, schooling and a family.
Safe Haven is a home, not an institution
We are two hours north of Mae Sot on the Thailand-Burma border. Children come to us having lost parents, homes or safety, and stay as part of a family that feeds, clothes, treats and educates them.
Safe Haven is open to children of every community, faith and culture, and never asks a child to change what they believe.
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Daily care
Three meals a day, clothing, bedding and people who love and nurture them.
School
Uniforms, books and fees so every child in the house is enrolled and stays enrolled.
Growing our own
Chickens, eggs and vegetables that feed the children and lower what we spend each month.
A small amount each month keeps a child fed and in school
We have no institutional funding. Every meal, uniform and clinic visit is paid for by people who choose to give.
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The 2026 school year has started
Your kindness and generosity are giving them more than just school supplies and opportunities, you are giving them hope for a brighter future.
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Playground project
We believe that “play” is more than just fun, it is a vital part of learning, healing, and healthy development for every child
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Graduation congratulations
Congratulations to Oranuch, it's a great day for her to finish her vocational degree in Food and Nutrition From Tak Technical College.
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Safe drinking water
The installation of water treatment system for safe drinking water is ready. Thank you Illuminated Mother & Child Foundation.
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Widows Weaving Project
Elderly women in the village earn an income from their weaving and feel needed again.
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Eggs every day, and some to sell
The children eat eggs daily and the surplus pays for feed, cutting our monthly costs.
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