Baan Unrak - “The Home of Joy”
Sustainability Projects Urgent Needs
Our mission at Baan Unrak is not only to provide shelter and support for both vulnerable children and single mothers, but also to aid refugees fleeing the civil war in Myanmar. Currently, our main needs lie mostly with these two projects: the children's home and the outreach and relief programs.
Your generosity has the power to help change these lives.
See below the current needs of both projects:
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Outreach and Relief
In the face of severe poverty and limited opportunities along the Thai-Myanmar border, Baan Unrak responds with monthly aid expeditions. Your support is crucial in helping Baan Unrak enhance its resilience and assist those in need through these ongoing initiatives. Click here to know more about the project.
Funding Our Relief Car
We need a reliable car for our outreach and relief efforts to effectively support the communities we serve. This vehicle is essential for transporting supplies, reaching remote areas, and ensuring that aid is delivered promptly.
With the help of some of our sponsors, we were able to make the main downpayment for our relief car. The remaining amount will be paid in installments of 6.970 THB every month. If we wish to settle our debt to the ISUZU company, we can pay off the balance in one lump sum at any time. We still need to pay ISUZU 390.020 THB. .
Any assistance in covering these costs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.
Monthly cost: 6.970 TBH (180€)
Total costs: 390.020TBH (10.000€)
Family Relief Packs
Now, as families flee from the Myanmar War, we must act! They need our help to rebuild their lives from scratch. Baan Unrak graduates, with the support of our community and sponsors, are delivering essential supplies to refugee villages. But unfortunately, this is still not enough.
You can make a difference today by purchasing a relief pack. Each pack includes the essentials they need to survive:
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plastic rooftop
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pots for cooking
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buckets for water and showers
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mosquito nets
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plates and cutlery
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mats
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blankets
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medicines
Donate now and be a lifeline for families fleeing conflict, offering them hope, support, and the chance to rebuild their lives.
Family Relief Pack: 2500 TBH (63€)
Regular Relief Packs
In our local area, poverty is a pressing issue that affects many families. Families are encountering hurdles in meeting their basic needs, with limited resources exacerbating their situations.
Through our regular monthly relief efforts, we address the immediate needs of 40 poor Thai families in our community.
The regular pack includes the following essential supplies:
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15 kg of rice
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cooking oil
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soy sauce
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noodles
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salt
Your contribution can have a meaningful impact on the lives of these families. Join us in our efforts to build a stronger, more resilient community!
Regular Relief Pack: 500 TBH (13€)
Adapting Our Relief Car for Jungle Travel
To reach the villages we support, we travel on rough, rocky roads that are impassable for standard vehicles. This requires a robust, four-wheel-drive vehicle with enhanced cross-country capabilities to endure these challenging conditions.
Our current vehicle needs modifications to navigate this difficult terrain effectively. We have obtained a quotation from a company specializing in adapting vehicles for jungle travel. Your support in funding these modifications will greatly enhance our ability to deliver aid to those in need.
Total costs: 200.000TBH (5.100€)
Baan Unrak Children's Home
With resources often stretched thin, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the children under our care can be challenging. Your support is crucial in empowering Baan Unrak to enhance its resilience and foster an environment conducive to positive development through these Projects.
Community Hall
At Baan Unrak, we prioritize maintaining the balance of physical and mental well-being. Therefore, we are committed to sharing positive experiences with individuals interested in practicing meditation, yoga, gym, and detox programs. We plan to construct this building within the premises of Baan Unrak Bakery.
Total cost: 350 000 TBH (8 825€)
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Special flooring for Baan Unrak
We plan to paint the floor because the current one is plain concrete, without tiles. Over the years, there have been several cracks appearing in the concrete floor around the house, needing frequent repairs. Therefore, we plan to paint the house floor with epoxy paint, which is highly durable, covers damages on the floor well, and is easy not only easier to maintain but also more hygienic.
Total cost: 87 000 THB (2 194€)
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To buy 6 sowing machines for the single moms and teenager vocational project
Buying 6 sewing machines for the single moms and teenagers at Baan Unrak will empower them with practical skills to create beautiful handmade items and earn a sustainable income. This vocational project gives them confidence, independence, and a path toward a brighter, self-reliant future.
3 industrial machine 13,000 THB each
3 small machine 9,000 THB Each
Music room
Behind our stage we have a soundproof room. It is ideal to store our musical equipment and sound system. The room has become very humid because of leaking bathrooms upstairs.
We need to repair the existing toilets on the floor above (boys’ dormitories) to stop the leaking of water, to tile the floor f the music room and paint the walls.
It will cost about 50,000 THB (1.385 €) - 50% COMPLETED
DNA test for Thai citizenship
Obtaining Thai citizenship in Thailand is crucial for the children. Many children have been separated from their parents due to unavoidable circumstances, which has prevented these children from obtaining Thai citizenship and the associated rights that Thai citizens are entitled to. At the Baan Unrak Foundation, three children have confirmed that their fathers have Thai citizenship. To demonstrate the link between these children and their parents, a DNA test is necessary.
1 DNA test: 15 000THB (378€)
Total costs: 45 000THB (1145€)
Freezer & Coffee Machine
Baan Unrak has a program aimed at equipping children with skills in cooking, baking, and hospitality services. This program is manifested in the Ounrak Bakery and Restaurant. The Baan Unrak Bakery serves as a learning center within the foundation where children can gain experience and learn about customer service, cooking, and baking.
Currently, the Ounrak Bakery needs a new freezer and coffee machine. The freezer we currently have in the bakery, which has been in use for many years, has malfunctioned, resulting in inadequate storage for the bakery's ingredients. The coffee machine is broken
Freezer: 25 000THB (625€)
Coffee Machine: 21,000 THB
To repair old green house and build a new green house
Repairing the old greenhouse and building a new one at Baan Unrak will help us grow more fruits and vegetables to nourish our children with healthy, homegrown food. It also offers a loving space where the children can learn about nature, responsibility, and the joy of caring for all living things—just as we care for each other in our family.
Repair the old 66,000 THB
Make new green house 265,000 THB
Total costs: 331,000 THB
Floating house for irrigation with solar panel
Building a floating house for irrigation with a solar panel will help Baan Unrak water the gardens more efficiently, even during the dry season, using clean and renewable energy. This supports our goal of sustainability, ensuring we can grow healthy food for the children all year round.
Total cost: 27,800
Young adult shelter
Building a young adult shelter at Baan Unrak will give our older children a safe and supportive space as they take their first steps toward independence. It allows them to stay close to their Baan Unrak family while learning responsibility and preparing for a brighter future.
Total costs: 60,000 THB
30 Goats Shelter with a Fence
Having a special goat shelter with a fence for our male goats at Baan Unrak is important to keep them safely separated from the females, while still ensuring they are healthy, happy, and well cared for. This space gives them a proper home where they can rest, roam, and grow, and teaches our children the values of respect, responsibility, and compassionate animal care.
Total cost: 50,000
Sponsor our 14 care-givers one month
While many of our children have sponsors, the devoted mothers and caregivers at Baan Unrak—who give their hearts each day—also need support. By "adopting" a mother with a monthly contribution, you help provide a total salary of 73,000 THB for all our caregivers, giving them not only financial independence but also dignity, self-worth, and the power to shape their own future. With this support, our mothers can continue to offer the highest quality of love and care to every child, building a stronger, more sustainable Baan Unrak family.
One Month Costs: 73,000 THB
Homestay/AirBNB for Guests
Baan Unrak dreams of building a Homestay/Airbnb-style guesthouse to welcome paying visitors into our peaceful community. This project would create a new source of income to support our children and daily needs, helping us become more self-sustainable. At the same time, it offers guests a unique and heartwarming experience—sharing meals, stories, and daily life with the Baan Unrak family in a place filled with love and purpose.
One Month Costs: 2,300,000 THB
Local Outreach Program
Every month, Baan Unrak reaches out to struggling families in our community with bags of rice and other essentials, sharing love and support beyond our own home. It is our way of standing together with those in need, reminding them they are not alone and that kindness can grow even in the hardest times.
Total cost: 20,000 THB
Solar Panels for the Boys and Girls Homes
We need to make the solar panels functional with the battery. These are very expensive to do, but also very important
42 solar panels for the boys' house and 12 for the girls'
Total cost: 200,090
Laptops for our university students
As they pursue higher education across Thailand, a laptop isn't a luxury, It's their bridge to learning, connection, and opportunity.
From future teachers to young entrepreneurs, each students dreams of creating a better life and giving back to Baan Unrak.
Total cost: 105,000
