Social Action for Women

Put vulnerable migrants on the path to self-sufficiency this Holiday Season

Over the past year SAW has raised approximately $5000 USD through individual supporters like you! Students, volunteers, and friends from near and far have acknowledged the essential services that SAW provides to the migrant community in and around Mae Sot. Thank you to all of our contributors.

As 2011 comes to a close SAW would again like to call upon your generosity. We are facing a funding crisis and our 6 shelters and Mobile Medical Team are in the most urgent need. SAW’s shelters provide a holistic array of services to meet both the basic needs of migrants in crisis, as well as providing them with the skills to become self-sufficient through education and vocational trainings. Our Mobile Medical Team reaches out to the rural area of Phrop Phra, where location, poverty, and security prevent the communities from accessing health care. A contribution of any amount will enable us to continue providing comprehensive services to migrants in need.

Below are just a few examples of how a small donation can have a broad impact!

If 100 people donate $50 (1500 THB) then SAW will have full coverage for all programs and services at our Health Care House, as well as additional HIV prevention activities in the Mae Sot community.
If you and 4 friends each donate $92 (2760 THB), one year at a Thai school will be paid for a child at the Safe House.
A gift of $100 (3000 THB) will provide 3 nutritious meals per day for one month to a shelter resident. We currently have 250 women and children under our care.
A donation of $120 will allow 1 woman or child to be reunified with his/her family in Burma.
A gift of $4 (120 THB) will allow SAW to provide basic treatment to 1 person through our Mobile Medical Team who otherwise would not have access to have any access to medical care.