Support Us

It only costs a relatively small amount of money per month to feed and clothe the children, as well as pay for their education.

We greatly value your support and rely solely on personal donations made by generous donors to run the orphanage. Every contribution helps and is hugely appreciated. It only costs a relatively small amount of money per month to feed and clothe the children, as well as pay for their education. The other main costs of running the orphanage go on things like building repairs, prevention of Malaria and other diseases prevalent in the area, and general hospital bills and medical treatment.

Donate Money

Option 1: Donate online with PayPal or credit/debit card (our preferred option)

You can now donate online using your PayPal account or credit/debit card - to do this, please click on the 'Donate' button above. PayPal charges a fee of 3.4% of the donated amount + $0.30 per transaction. On top of that they also charge another 2.5% on the currently listed exchange rate when doing the currency conversion. Therefore, if you are wanting to donate larger amounts, please consider using one of the other donation options listed below which may be more economical.

Option 2: Donate by bank transfer/wire transfer

Wire Transfer will cost approximately $40 USD and can be sent to:

Bank: BANGKOK BANK
Branch: Mae Sot
Account Number: 960-0-04411-0
Account Name: Safe Haven Orphanage
Swift Code: BKKBTHBK

Option 3: Donate by check/cheque

Please make checks/cheques payable to Tasanee Keereepraneed and send to:

Tasanee Keereepraneed
32/15 Mae Sot - Mae Tao Road,
Mae Sot, Tak
THAILAND, 63110

Please note: We only prefer checks/cheques for amounts of greater than $400 USD. The banks usually charge $10 - $15 USD for international checks/cheques and take approximately 1 month (sometimes longer) to clear.

For smaller donations, please consider donating online using PayPal, credit or debit card.

How far your gift goes

• $6 USD buys one case of milk.
• $30 USD buys 45kg (100 pounds) of high grade, nutritious rice – always needed.
• $50 USD buys enough fruit/vegetables to feed 60 children for a week.
• $600 USD sponsors a child to attend the local Thai public school including transportation, uniforms, school materials and tuition for one year.

Donate other things

When considering sending items to the children, we deeply appreciate your well-intentioned gestures. We acknowledge that the act of sending tangible goods holds a special sentimental value, surpassing the more impersonal nature of monetary contributions. However, it's important to consider a few factors:

• Postal costs associated with sending packages, especially larger ones, can be substantial. Redirecting such funds towards purchasing actual items for the children may prove more beneficial.
• Local procurement of essential items such as clothing, school stationery, toiletries, and food is often more cost-effective than obtaining them from Western sources.
• Past experiences have shown that customs in Thailand may detain donated items, with a seemingly random process. Despite our legal registration as a charity in Thailand, we have encountered situations where substantial amounts had to be paid to release donated items.

Your understanding and support in these matters are invaluable as we strive to ensure the well-being of the children in our care.