Sala Spaya
Charitable Experience
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Charitable Experience
We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping schools and students in remote
areas of Thailand. The founder is Chomnaphat Smith who is married to Damien Smith from the UK. They have 2 children, currently live in the UK.
Supporting children's education is crucial as it lays the foundation for their future success. Investing in education not only empowers individual children but also contributes to the overall development of society. By providing quality education, we equip children with essential skills, knowledge, and values that enable them to lead fulfilling lives and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Education breaks the cycle of poverty, offering children a pathway to a brighter and more promising future. It opens doors to opportunities, broadens perspectives, and fosters critical thinking. Furthermore, an educated population is vital for the progress and prosperity of a nation, as it strengthens the workforce and drives innovation.

What we do
We support children in Thailand

Support children

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Tansum Temple Nursery School Project
Our first project was the Tansum Temple Nursery School, which is located in Tansum village in the province of Ubonratchathani. Many children in this school did not reach their full potential because of their families' very low income. The nursery building was in a state of disrepair having been built decades ago. In addition there were very few learning materials for the the teachers to educate the children. The Smith family raised funds through various methods such as Chomnaphat giving cooking lessons and Sebastian and Stefan asking for donations rather than presents when it was their birthdays. With the help of another local donor they were then able to build a new nursery and supply a multitude of educational materials for the teachers and children.

Overseas visitors for teaching and cultural exchange
Another aspect of our charity is to give the opportunity for volunteers to spend some time in Thailand teaching key subjects such as Maths or English or to explain to children different cultures or ways of life in other countries. We arranged for a friend in Bermuda to spend a few weeks in Ubonratchathani during which she spent time speaking to children in 3 different schools.
In the future we would like to encourage more volunteers to help children learn about other cultures and to boost teaching of key subjects in areas where there is a real need for it.
Sala Spaya
Our Mission
Our mission is to give children consistent loving care and encouragement to learn, especially in the early years of life. With our help these children will have a better chance of achievement for their future and will also participate more in their society.
We believe a good foundation in the early years makes a difference throughout adulthood and will provide more opportunity for future generations.