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Wilai Foundation Ltd.

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25.01.2022 If you have ever wanted to walk the Camino in Spain or France and it has always seemed out of reach - now you have the opportunity to be part of a wonderful community of people and walk the Camino on Australian soil, close to home! The Walk for Wilai is our major fundraiser for the Wilai Foundation Ltd. We would love your company and support!

24.01.2022 SMILE - It's Friday! Just like Pim smiles at school!

24.01.2022 It was our pleasure and delight to visit Baan Unrak again recently. Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to the purchase of the new oven and equipment. This is an ongoing fundraiser - if you would like to be part of it, please visit: https://chuffed.org/project/55085

23.01.2022 This past week, members of the Wilai Foundation have spent time at Baan Unrak. Through your amazing generosity, we raised enough money to purchase a new oven for the Bakery and lots of much needed kitchen equipment. Kardinia childcare also donated many items of clothing to be given to the children. It was our privilege to be able to deliver all these things on your behalf. THANK YOU!

22.01.2022 $240 to reach our goal!!!! Can YOU help us get there? We are SO, SO CLOSE!! :)

22.01.2022 We are pleased to be a Coalition Member of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and support the Every Child's Right to a Nationality program. You can read more about the mission and objectives of the program below. https://www.unhcr.org//unicef-unhcr-coalition-child-right/

22.01.2022 The Surfside Waves Soccer Club recently donated a range of Junior soccer tops to the Wilai Foundation Ltd. for Baan Unrak Orphanage. The children received them as an early Christmas present and they are so excited! If anyone would like to make a donation to cover the shipping of more strips, or the purchase of socks, boots and balls, please send us a message here at the Wilai Foundation!

21.01.2022 Members of the Wilai Foundation recently visited IJM in Thailand and learned of their valuable work. This article briefly articulates some of the challenges people face, when trying to obtain Thai ID. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30361009

21.01.2022 It's 2021 and we are set to WALK FOR WILAI in September! It's time to register! Places are limited, so be quick! http://wilaifoundation.org.au/walkfo/walkforwilai/register/

21.01.2022 Hello, my name is Miss Prathana Jumpamanee, (Pin). I am the fortunate recipient of an education sponsorship from the Wilai Foundation. I am a Thai national with Dara-Ang ethnicity. The Dara-Ang or Palaung originate from Burma and are the most recent of the hill tribes to migrate to northern Thailand. Our religion is a combination of Buddhism and Animism. ...Continue reading

20.01.2022 Pin has been enjoying English drama and playing the role of the King of Burma. Great Work Pin! We are so proud to contribute to your studies!

20.01.2022 What do you mean I dont exist? Laura van Waas What do you mean I dont exist?... You just wished me good morning This is not what I expected I had no prior warning What do you mean I dont exist? Youre looking at me now And as I told you my story I saw you raise an eyebrow What do you mean I dont exist? Because I cant show you an ID I have come to ask you for my papers Thats where youre meant to help me What do you mean I dont exist? Because Im not in your system? If your computers told you Elvis lived Would you just believe them? What do you mean I dont exist? And theres nothing you can do? Ask a colleague, get your boss Show me to the correct queue What do you mean I dont belong? Because I dont exist? And I need to seek help somewhere else? Check another countrys list? What do you mean I dont belong? I grew up just down the road! My mum and dad were born here too I have never left this postcode! What do you mean I dont exist? Im pretty sure I do After all, here I am Standing right in front of you http://www.kids.worldsstateless.org/create/poetry

20.01.2022 www.walkforwilai.com.au

19.01.2022 An incredible monument in addressing statelessness at the UNHCR annual meeting: "More than 300 pledges were received at a meeting in Geneva hosted by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The sheer number of pledges is unprecedented for a single occasion. Among them over 220 were commitments by more than 55 states to accede to or ratify the UN statelessness conventions, facilitate naturalization of stateless people, prevent statelessness by ending gender discrimination in nationality... laws, ensure universal birth registration, provide protection to stateless people and enhance or initiate data collection on stateless populations." "We are reaching a critical mass in the global effort to stamp out statelessness. This week has shown that there is an unprecedented level of political will and commitment to resolve this issue and prevent it from arising in the first place, said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi." We are hopeful that this will lead to great achievements in addressing the challenges of statelessness and ensuring that everyone has a right to belong. You can read more about the UNHCR meeting by clicking the link below. https://www.unhcr.org//watershed-moment-countries-step-for

19.01.2022 We have some big plans for 2019! Of course, that means we need funding! Please visit https://fb.me/alightinthewindow and LIKE and share our page. A Light in the Window candles are lovingly handmade using 100% pure Australian beeswax and are chemical, pesticide and additive free. Each of our beautiful candles has a special intention to be held while engaging in the ritual of candle lighting. We hope you find the perfect one!... 100% of the proceeds from the sale of each candle directly assists girls who are orphaned and stateless, to create a future where they can fully enjoy their Human Rights. See more

19.01.2022 Pim takes part in many activities at school and we are so pleased to see that she is making the most of her studies at the Fang District School. You can see Pim having a great time with her friends at the Thai singing and performing competitions! Pim is a fantastic singer and we are thrilled to see that she is performing at school events. Well done Pim!

18.01.2022 You are amazing!! Thank you so much for the extraordinary generosity extended to our fundraiser for Bakery equipment at Baan Unrak! We are at $1,235 of our $2,000 goal. We are so close to purchasing that new pizza oven! Can you help us get there? https://chuffed.org//bakery-equipment-for-baan-unrak-thail

17.01.2022 The children at Baan Unrak, Sangkhlaburi expressed their gratitude in song to Surfside Waves Soccer Club for the donation of Surfside strips. Our most heartfelt thanks to Surfside Waves for so generously donating some of their soccer strips to Baan Unrak orphanage in Thailand. Members of the Wilai Foundation took as many of the smaller tops as we could manage in our luggage and presented them to the children during our visit. However, they were only allowed to have a quick g...limpse of them as the orphanage has decided they would like to keep the soccer uniforms and gift them to the children as a very special Christmas present. (More photos to come once they have been received!) The level of excitement was a delight to witness as the kids love their soccer - and the idea that they can now play in teams with uniforms is a dream come true! Thank you once again, Surfside for your kindness and generosity - surely this is the essence of what the game is all about. Well done to the club and all the best for next season.

17.01.2022 All this and more awaits you on the Walk for Wilai! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlM2u0KgBUI

16.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/341693819245136/posts/2986507874763704/?d=null&vh=e

16.01.2022 We are so pleased to see that Pim is excelling in her studies! You may recall Pim as a recipient of an education sponsorship from the Wilai Foundation earlier in the year, since receiving the sponsorship Pim has been enjoying her continued studies at the Fang Chnupathum School and has enjoyed taking part in all the creative and educational events at school including the recycling customer competition on Science Day. Pim came 3rd in the competition. Congratulations Pim! Stay tuned for more updates from Pim over the coming weeks.

15.01.2022 MASKS FOR SALE Re-usable (washable up to 50 times) Three layers (including Silver ion antibacterial layer) Adjustable elastic straps Super soft and comfortable!... $10 each or 5 for $40 (Free postage within Australia) All proceeds from sale of masks go directly to the Wilai Foundation Ltd. Message us directly to purchase! See more

15.01.2022 Did you know that Pim is an advocate for stateless individuals of the Fang district? Pim is part of The Life Skills Development Foundation of the Fang District; which allows Pim to educate her peers on how to obtain Thai citizenship; and the discuss the many challenges of being stateless. We are so pleased to see the effects of the Wilai Foundation supporting individuals to break the cycle of statelessness and so thankful to support Pim's work in the Fang district with The Life Skills Development Foundation. Of course, this does not happen without your support. Thank you!

14.01.2022 It was our humble pleasure to visit with The Life Skills Development Foundation in Fang District, Thailand and then to travel North to the border Village: Huay Ja Nu to deliver clothing from Kardinia Childcare and Scholarships from the Wilai Foundation. This is our second time visiting the Village and it was a delight to see them all again!

09.01.2022 https://mailchi.mp/8a98558946f4/walkforwilai

07.01.2022 Have you signed the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency open letter to end statelessness? 96567 supporters are helping change the lives of millions of people in the world who have no nationality and they could use your support too! You can click on the link below to show your support and help the #ibelong campaign to end statelessness. Because everyone has the right to belong. ... https://www.unhcr.org/ibelong/sign-the-open-letter/

07.01.2022 This year, Kyrgyzstan was the first country in the world to eradicate statelessness of a country! How did they do it? One organization, Ferghana Valley Lawyers Without Borders, provided free legal help to more than 10,000 people living in Kyrgyzstan without formal citizenship over four years. Leading this pivotal change was Azizbek Ashurov, who was selected as the 2019 winner of the UN Refugee Agencys Nansen Refugee Award.... It's hoped that similar organisations will push change and end statelessness of the world because we all belong! https://thediplomat.com//kyrgyzstan-eradicates-statelessn/

07.01.2022 The Wilai Foundation is thrilled to welcome our two newest members, Pim and Horm, from Huaychanu Village, Thailand, who will share stories of: Village life and their role with TLSDF; educating their peers on how to obtain Thai citizenship; and the many challenges of being stateless.

07.01.2022 https://baanunrakorg.wordpress.com//10/27/an-act-of-kindn/

07.01.2022 Thank you Kardinia Childcare & Kindergarten Geelong! We appreciate all the donations that have been collected in support of The Wilai Foundation Ltd! We were thrilled to pass on a MASSIVE 50kg to children of Baan Unraak orphanage. As you can see - everyone was very happy to pose for photos with their outfits and don't they look great! ... We greatly appreciate everyone who took the time to clean out their wardrobes and pass on clothing for a second life. If you are needing to clean out your child's wardrobe before the holiday season you can drop off any clothing (in wearable condition) to Kardinia Childcare & Kindergarten Geelong for the Wilai Foundation to pass on to some happy faces at Baan Unrak.

06.01.2022 It's Wilai's 12th Birthday soon and Jo will be travelling to Thailand to celebrate with her. (29th May). If anyone would like to send greetings, card or a gift, please inbox us here at the Foundation. Last year Wilai was ABSOLUTELY delighted to celebrate her first-ever Birthday party! Receiving birthday wishes and opening gifts sent from Australia was so exciting and very much appreciated! We would love to make her feel special again this year. Thank you, everyone, for your support. It is invaluable.

06.01.2022 One of the things Pim was most looking forward to when receiving the Wilai Foundation education sponsorship was "the chance to wear new shoes and a sport uniform to school, just like a normal child". We are pleased to hear that Pim is using her sports uniform and runners to take part in mini-marathons in the Fang district! Well done Pim! Thank you to all the Wilai Foundation supporters, donations and contributors. Every dollar goes towards supporting the lives of individuals living in statelessness, supporting advocacy and breaking the cycle of statelessness!

06.01.2022 A pilot study has begun in the Phillipines to prevent inter-generational statelessness, aiming to register 1,500 children as citizens and support their life ahead with access to education and healthcare. If the project is successful there is a possibility this can be replicated in other countries and end statelessness. You can read more by clicking the link below. https://reliefweb.int//ending-statelessness-next-generation

04.01.2022 So where in the world are all the stateless people? A quick read on where the greatest populations of stateless people currently are located. The Wilai Foundation Ltd focuses our mission in supporting individuals and preventing statelessness in Thailand, where it is estimated that nearly 479,000 people are stateless. Today marks a significant day in the #IBelong campaign of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency as the UN Refugee Agency of Geneva hosts a major intergovernmental meeti...ng assessing the progress of the project to end statelessness by 2024. We will continue to work and support individuals living in statelessness, one by one until there are none. https://www.smh.com.au//where-are-the-world-s-stateless-pe

04.01.2022 Thank you Thai Airways and Gull Bus! You have made our travelling with 70kg of clothing donations from Kardinia Childcare & Kindergarten Geelong to Thailand a breeze! We greatly appreciate your support in allowing us to facilitate the transportation of such a large donation to Thailand. Some happy faces and smiles from Baan Unrak Orphanage send their love and thanks!

02.01.2022 Pim is certainly making a habit of coming first at school competitions! Congratulations Pim on placing 1st with your school friends at the school British short drama class! Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported the Wilai Foundation over the years, we are thrilled to see that the education sponsorship to Pim is allowing Pim to progress and enjoy her continued studies. Of course, this would not be possible without your support. Thank you for allowing us to offer this invaluable sponsorship to incredible people like Pim.

02.01.2022 What better way to send our Christmas Greetings, and gratitude for your support, than sharing with you this video of the beautiful children at Baan Unrak? Merry Christmas from all of us at the Wilai Foundation!

02.01.2022 Baan Unrak, translated from Thai as "House of Joy", is a children's home and community development project in Sangkhlaburi, Thailand, providing a loving home, food, medical care and education to over 130 children from Thailand, Burma including the neighbouring Mon and Karen States. As part of Baan Unraks goal to be self-sustaining, they operate a bakery which sells all kinds of vegetarian meals and snacks. The bakery is not only a means to generate revenue; it is also a way ...of providing work for some of the many Burmese people in the area who have fled their homeland to the Thai border area in search of work. It also functions as an occupational training centre where some of the older children can gain valuable experience learning about the service industry. Please, can you help us support the children of Baan Unrak by raising money to purchase new Bakery equipment? Here's the link to our fundraising campaign: https://chuffed.org/project/55085

01.01.2022 "Ending Statelessness is easy" - Azizbek Ashurov Read the interview with Azizbek Ashurov, winner of the prestigious Nansen Refugee Award U.N. award for his contributions on ending statelessness of Kyrgyzstan. https://news.yahoo.com/interview-ending-statelessness-easy-

01.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/244077302381165/posts/2144518165670393/ You can download a copy of the report here : https://www.google.com.au/url