THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WELFARE
OF THE CRIPPLED IN THAILAND
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WELFARE OF THE CRIPPLED UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS MOTHER.
The Foundation for the Welfare for The Crippled in Thailand is a non profit organisation established in 1954.
The Foundation was originally set up to support the young victims of a polio outbreak which swept Thailand in the early 50’s.
With a widespread inoculation programme making polio a thing of the past, The Foundations efforts today are principally
concentrated on helping children suffering from cerebral palsy, Spina bifida and congenital deformities, which perhaps
present a greater challenge to both sufferers, care givers and the families involved.
In recent years more and more Thai people have taken an interest in helping the handicapped, with growing numbers
of university students visiting the Foundation’s facilities.
Since its start, it has provided help for countless numbers of handicapped people, providing them with treatment,
welfare and education. The Foundation’s policy has helped them, help themselves, to face up to their handicaps, enabling them to become less
dependent on their families and Society for support, gaining self confidence, leading more meaningful lives and becoming useful members of
society.
The help extends not only to treatment, but to education, welfare and job placement.
The Foundation is an attractive building with many good facilities, thanks to the generosity of many companies, charities and individuals.
A minimum of 18 Million baht is required annually to run it effectively and it still needs continuous private support to carry on doing its good work.
It has a modest annual allocation of 150,000 baht from The Government and thereby relies on private support.
The school provides 24-hour and 7-day care, accommodation and meals to over 300 handicapped children. It gives rehabilitation and regular
physical therapy to help the children.
Children aged 3 to 18 are educated in line with the standard curriculum of the Ministry of Education from kindergarten to Grade 9 as well as
special classes for mentally handicapped children.
Students are especially encouraged to participate in music, sports and various extra-curricular activities which also helps to give them more
confidence.
Students are encouraged to learn basic vocational skills which will enable them to earn a living and help themselves after they leave the school.
These include computer programming, hairdressing and basic cooking.
Some Foundation Successes
Meet some of the school’s former pupils who have, despite their handicaps,
achieved high levels in life that even some able-bodied individuals would not be
able to reach.
Here are a few successful alumni: graduates who are able to support themselves
and go on in life to excellence, including Paralympic medalists, top academic
professionals, and business owners.
Sopa Intasen - Paralympic 2000: 1 Gold
& 2 Silver Medals :Athletics.
“I always try my best and put in my greatest efforts in my
Paralympic races. For my family and for the Thai people.”
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Saichon Konjen -
Paralympic Silver Medalist 2008, 2012, 2016
Asian Para Games Gold Medalist 2015.
“The goal isn’t just to win the race, but also to win against my own
misfortunes and hardships.
That is what I am truly proud of. The Foundation cared for me since my early days—both physically
and mentally— enabling me to dream, to face my challenges, and to
stretch myself to where I am today.”
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Professor Pongdej Chaiyakutr -
Former Dean of Fine Arts Department
at Chiangmai University
“We should not ask for sympathy; rather, we must
work hard to excel and gain acceptance.”
Surapol Tuangsuwan - Owner of
a construction material shop.
“The Foundation made me realize that I am not alone,
that there are other people who suffer much more than
myself.
I became stronger and more persevering.”
Gularb Poolkij - Owner of “Gularb Farm & Resort”
“Now that I am quite successful, I want to support
others as well …
I want the next generation of disabled children to
receive the educational opportunities I received at
SriSangwal School.”
Somchai Doungkaew -
Paralympic 2000
Gold Medalist: Swimming.
“We cannot choose how we are born, but we can choose to do courageous things and to achieve great
feats.
I would like to thank the Srisangwal School for educating me and teaching me a wide range of
crucial skills that has enabled me to succeed and become the person I am today.”
Professor Pongdej Chaiyakutr -
Former Dean of Fine Arts Department
at Chiangmai University
“We should not ask for sympathy; rather, we
must work hard to excel and gain acceptance.”
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WELFARE
OF THE CRIPPLED IN THAILAND
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WELFARE OF THE
CRIPPLED UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HER
ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS MOTHER.
The Foundation for the Welfare for
The Crippled in Thailand is a
non profit organisation
established in 1954.
The Foundation was
originally set up to
support the young
victims of a polio
outbreak which
swept Thailand in
the early 50’s.
With a widespread inoculation programme
making polio a thing of the past, The
Foundations efforts today are principally
concentrated on helping children suffering
from cerebral palsy, Spina bifida and
congenital deformities, which perhaps present
a greater challenge to both sufferers, care
givers and the families involved.
In recent years more and more Thai people
have taken an interest in helping the
handicapped, with growing numbers of
university students visiting the Foundation’s
facilities.
Since its start, it has provided help for
countless numbers of handicapped people,
providing them with treatment, welfare and
education. The Foundation’s policy has helped
them, help themselves, to face up to their
handicaps, enabling them to become less
dependent on their families and Society for
support, gaining self confidence, leading more
meaningful lives and becoming useful
members of society.
The help extends not only to treatment, but to
education, welfare and job placement.
The Foundation is an attractive building with
many good facilities, thanks to the generosity
of many companies, charities and individuals.
A minimum of 18 Million baht is required
annually to run it effectively and it still needs
continuous private support to carry on doing
its good work.
It has a modest annual allocation of 150,000
baht from The Government and thereby relies
on private support.
The school provides 24-hour and 7-day care,
accommodation and meals to over 300
handicapped children. It gives rehabilitation
and regular physical therapy to help the
children.
Children aged 3 to 18 are educated in line with
the standard curriculum of the Ministry of
Education from kindergarten to Grade 9 as
well as special classes for mentally
handicapped children.
Students are especially encouraged to
participate in music, sports and various extra-
curricular activities which also helps to give
them more confidence.
Students are encouraged to learn basic
vocational skills which will enable them to
earn a living and help themselves after they
leave the school. These include computer
programming, hairdressing and basic cooking.
Some Foundation Successes
Meet some of the school’s former pupils who
have, despite their handicaps, achieved high
levels in life that even some able-bodied
individuals would not be able to reach.
Here are a few successful alumni: graduates
who are able to support themselves and go on
in life to excellence, including Paralympic
medalists, top academic professionals, and
business owners.
Somchai Doungkaew - Paralympic 2000
Gold Medalist: Swimming.
“We cannot choose how we are born, but we can
choose to do courageous things and to achieve great
feats.
I would like to thank the Srisangwal School for
educating me and teaching me a wide range of
crucial skills that has enabled me to succeed
and become the person I am today.”
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“The goal isn’t just to win the race, but also to
win against my own misfortunes and hardships.
That is what I am truly proud of.
The Foundation cared for me since my early
days—both physically and mentally— enabling
me to dream, to face my challenges, and to
stretch myself to where I am today.”
Back to top
Surapol Tuangsuwan - Owner of
a construction material shop.
“The Foundation made me realize that I am not
alone, that there are other people who suffer much
more than myself.
I became stronger and more persevering.”
Gularb Poolkij - Owner of “Gularb Farm & Resort”
“Now that I am quite successful, I want to
support others as well …
I want the next generation of disabled
children to receive the educational opportunities
I received at SriSangwal School.”
Sopa Intasen -
Paralympic 2000: 1 Gold
& 2 Silver Medals :Athletics.
“I always try my best and put in my greatest
efforts in my Paralympic races.
For my family and for the Thai people.”
Saichon Konjen - Paralympic Silver Medalist
2008, 2012, 2016
Asian Para Games - Gold Medalist 2015.
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Convoy for Kids
