The Rotary Club of Patong Beach held a donation ceremony on 15 January 2008 to donate 968,553.00 Thai Baht to The Life Home Project for their purchase of a van.

This donation was funded by The Rotary Club of Patong Beach, Thailand, The Rotary Club of Vasteras, Sweden, and The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International through matching grant number 56480.

The donation was for the purchase of a van to bring the children of The Life Home Project Foundation back and forth to school and help with general transportation for The Life Home Project.

The donation ceremony was held at the Rotary Club of Patong Beach meeting at the Aloha Villa Hotel in Patong Beach.

What is The Life Home Project?

1. A Shelter for mothers who are HIV positive and their children where they can live safely in a supportive community.

2. An Art Workshop, where mothers can learn different skills, work and find employment.

3. The Outreach & Community Action Program which includes hospital visits, prevention programs, training seminars, awareness raising, activities for children and a telephone support service.

4. The Hands Project an innovative way to connect people living with HIV/Aids around the world.

5. Educational Scholarships for children who are particularly vulnerable.

(From left to right): Khun Nattaya Nulong (Project Coordinator - Life Home Project Foundation), Khun Rattkhet Pongpud (Project Coordinator - Life Home Project Foundation), Mr. O.B. Wetzell (President - The Rotary Club of Patong Beach), Mr. David Arell (Past President - The Rotary Club of Patong Beach).

Members of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach along with Khun Nattaya Nulong and Khun Rattkhet Pongpud from The Life Home Project Foundation.

Best regards,
P.P. David Arell
Rotary Club of Patong Beach