Many poor minority groups living on the Thai-Burmese border are considered stateless. Unable to attain jobs many often turn to illicit work; selling and using drugs, begging to feed their children or selling their children into trafficking to make money.
New Stories from Thailand
107 Reasons to Celebrate!
May 11, 2012
It's the beginning of a new school year in Thailand and NFS staff have realized how easy it would be to only fill out one or two forms like the other parents! Though all the extra work is challenging, 107 children are getting to go to school this year thanks to the hard work of our wonderful staff. Celebrate with us as the kids enter another year in school!
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The Effects of Suu Kyi Taking Office in Myanmar
May 3, 2012
Yesterday, great strides were taken towards democracy in Myanmar as opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi took a seat in parliament. Meanwhile, on the other side of the border, Kru Nam is designing a line of NFS silver jewelry and teaching young stateless adults to make them. In Thailand, most gems come from resource rich Myanmar. Yet, Kru Nam tells us that with changes in government and sanctions in Myanmar, many are accumulating gems to sell within Myanmar to international markets. Ironically, the greater demand for gems may fuel forced labor in mines. For now, NFS will stick with using silver.
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Asa Excels to Top of Her Class
April 26, 2012
In Thailand, stateless individuals are deprived of social services and often turn to illicit activities to earn an income. Asa, a young Akha girl, began begging on the streets with her mother when she was only a few days old. NFS Thailand first encountered her while providing first aid to kids on the streets. She eventually moved to Kru Nam’s village. Asa just graduated from 7th grade and was selected by her teachers to compete in provincial academic competitions. Though she didn’t win, she made it to the final round and is now on the of top in her class. Education is creating new futures.
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Helping Vulnerable Street Children
April 24, 2012
What we are doing and why we are doing it - Thailand
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Organic Farm Aims to Achieve Triple Bottom Line
April 18, 2012
Kru Nam is generating her own food sources and income to sustain the livelihood of the 130 children living at NFS Thailand. The children are assigned responsibilities and taught how to care for fruits, vegetables, pigs, and chickens. Tai, 14 years old, is the chicken manager who records the amount of eggs collected a day- typically at least 100. Waste from the organic farm creates biogas as source for alternative energy for the Children’s Home. NFS believes protecting and investing in vulnerable people will inherently protect the planet.
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New Social Venture: Handmade Silver Jewelry!
April 10, 2012
Between the Free2Play Camp and a blossoming new social venture, it is an exciting week for NFS Thailand! After weeks of hard work, we reached a huge milestone when we received the very first samples of jewelry from NFS Thailand this last week! Kru Nam and a young man known as Cho* have thoroughly impressed us with the work they put into the design and creation of a beautiful new line of handmade, original NFS silver jewelry. Social Ventures model our belief that trafficking can be stopped "upstream" in poor and marginalized communities through the creation of dignified employment.
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From Street Children to Star Athletes
April 10, 2012
Day two of the annual Free2Play camp in Thailand ended in success. For nearly eight hours, 130 children at Kru Nams learned the fundamentals of passing, dribbling, played steal the bacon, line tag, had water balloon tosses, painted faces and more! These once exploited stateless children are now the best child basketball players in Thailand. Volunteers from NFS Korea led the art and sports activities while NFS Australia volunteers spearheaded music activities. This is truly a global movement to end slavery.
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Healthy Children are Free2Play
April 10, 2012
In 2009, NFS donated nearly $2 Million of medical supplies to the Thailand project. The supplies has reached over 535 people at Kru Nam’s village, in the streets, and at the government run hospital. Thanks to the donation, local doctors who once feared providing healthcare to stateless individuals, are willing to serve children like Aroon, who suffered from seizures all his life. Aroon received medication and has not had a seizure in three years. He is now healthy, active, and able participating in the annual Free2Play camp today! http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/?p=15551
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The Healing Power of Play
April 4, 2012
130 children rescued from exploitation at Kru Nam’s village are anxiously awaiting the annual Free2Play camp to begin next week. Meanwhile, 20 volunteers from 3 continents, are busy packing their bags and planning activities. NFS believes play is an important tool for rehabilitation. J K, NFS Thailand Coordinator, agrees that the basketball court and sports program established in 2010 has really improved the behavior and self-esteem of the kids. Sports therapy is especially good for the children who have mental or physical disabilities. Now you can join team Free2Play TODAY. nfs.am/free2play
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Exciting News from Thailand: 2 Teens Accepted into University
March 30, 2012
Two teens who grew up at Not For Sale Thailand were recently informed of their acceptance into University. One of them will be studying music education while the other has chosen to major in social work. From the NFS staff in Thailand, NFS staff in CA, and all of our supporters across the globe, "We could not be more proud of the educational successes of these two brave survivors of exploitation".
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Celebrating New Life in Thailand with 2 Healthy Baby Boys
March 22, 2012
Not For Sale Thailand has many reasons to celebrate! Two women who successfully finished NFS Thailand’s drug rehabilitation program during pregnancy have each given birth, and the two healthy baby boys have joined the NFS Thailand family. We are celebrating not only these new additions, but also the new futures that the women and their families will now experience. Their children will no longer be vulnerable to exploitation as these young mothers are now living healthy lifestyles thanks to the medical care and rehabilitation which NFS Thailand provided for them.
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Stateless Woman Empowered to Create a New Life
March 19, 2012
NFS Thailand reports that a young stateless woman who fell victim to exploitation and human trafficking after crossing the Thai border is now enjoying her freedom. Thanks to NFS Thailand, she was empowered to create her own future. She is now attending adult education classes and has begun working as a volunteer at NFS Thailand, assisting others who have been victims of exploitation. NFS Thailand provides survivors of human trafficking a stable living environment, meals, health-care, the opportunity to go to school, and vocational skills that prepare individuals for a healthy future.
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NFS Thailand | Farming Project Growth
March 9, 2012
Not For Sale Thailand is developing a sustainable farming project to unsure future opportunities for children rescued from exploitation. Reporting on the recent growth of the farming venture, the NFS Thailand coordinator says, “We now have over a dozen pigs, 100 chickens and 500 fish”. This sustainable farming venture will provide income and vocational training to kids living at NFS Thailand. This is a part of the bigger mission of NFS to provide dignified employment for survivors of exploitation. Visit the social ventures page to learn more about NFS' methodology to create new futures.
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Free2Play empowers 16-year-old from NFS Thailand.
February 29, 2012
Not For Sale utilizes the healing power of play to enhance the lives of survivors of slavery. The results of using play to rehabilitate those who have experienced exploitation continue to be remarkable. One example is 16-year old Ya-Mee from NFS Thailand. Ya-Mee was recently chosen to compete in a provincial volleyball all-star tournament. Thanks for your continued support to create new futures for survivors.
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In Thailand, Not For Sale assists abolitionist Kru Nam to provide long-term support for stateless street children rescued from exploitation to meet their basic needs and equip them to protect themselves against exploitation. Survivors are offered a stable living environment, health-care, the opportunity to go to school, and life skills (e.g. organic farming, animal husbandry) that equip the children for a healthy future. Watch the video to see the model in action.
How You Can Help in Thailand
On the Ground in Thailand
Kru Nam's home is not only a haven but a new start for many of these young and exploited children. Therefore, it is both a matter of tragedy and providence that wealthy Chinese investors aim to turn the area around her village into a Vegas-style resort. Within ten miles would be casinos, a golf course, resorts, a brewery and major roads. All of these activities will surely drive the sex trafficking of children and women. NFS is proactively engaged in buying property that Kru Nam and her kids can use to grow crops and plant a protective forest, acting as a security shield against these dens of iniquity while providing income and vocational skills to the children. The land will include an organic farm and teak tree agroforestry project.
We need your help to buy and develop this land to create a sustainable future for the kids of Thailand.
