Technology is becoming part of almost every area of modern life. Children use technology to learn, communicate, create and explore. As they grow older, digital skills will also become increasingly important in education and employment. For children growing up in difficult circumstances, however, access to technology and digital education may not always be equal. A…
When we think about a child’s education, we often think about reading, writing and mathematics. These subjects are important. But children also need opportunities to create, explore, move, play and express themselves. Arts, music and sport can play an important role in childhood development. They can help children build confidence, discover their interests and develop…
A book can be many things. It can be a story, a lesson, an adventure or a window into another world. For a child, a book can also be the beginning of a lifelong relationship with learning. Reading helps children develop language, imagination and confidence. It can introduce them to new ideas and help them…
Food is one of the most basic needs of every child. But nutrition is about much more than simply having enough food to eat. Children need nutritious meals to grow, stay active, concentrate at school and develop properly. When children do not have reliable access to healthy food, it can affect many parts of their…
Finishing school is an important achievement, but it is not the end of a young person’s journey. It is the beginning of a new chapter. Young people leave school and face decisions about further education, employment, relationships, finances and their future. For some, this transition can be exciting. For others, it can be overwhelming. Young…
Bangkok is a city of opportunity. It is a place where people come to study, work, build businesses and create better lives for their families. The city is home to modern buildings, busy shopping centres, universities, hospitals and thriving communities. But behind the bright lights and busy streets, some families face a very different reality….
The first few years of a child’s life can shape so much of what comes later. Before a child starts primary school, they are already learning how to communicate, build relationships, understand emotions and explore the world around them. These early experiences can influence how children learn, behave and develop throughout childhood and beyond. That…
Her name was Janchira. She was fifteen when she drowned in the Chao Phraya River near the Dao Kannong Temple early one morning. She had jumped off a sand barge that was moored for the night until tomorrow’s high tide when it would be towed to the sand pier just past the Slaughterhouse. She jumped…
Miss Naree is the oldest of the Gang of Four. She’s eight plus a bunch of weeks. Her nickname is Jit. She doesn’t read or write very well yet but when it comes to arithmetic, double wow! When you’re eight, reading is for cartoon books and something barely required to play computer games. Arithmetic, on…
Her mother was from one of the old Catholic families in Ayutthaya and was born and raised in the water buffalo section of the Slaughterhouse. The second time she was released from jail, she decided she wanted a child. So she found a man for that temporary union and Tik was born. Just two weeks…
