ABOUT

Child safety & empowerment

We create change; we help at-risk children through education, advocacy, and intervention and empower families to end poverty.

One Thousand Villages is nonprofit organisation registered in Thailand and Australia. Founded in 2002.

Our geographic scope includes Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR. We focus on tackling the root causes and outcomes of poverty, injustice, and violence. We’re firm believers that driving change is best achieved by investing in and empowering people.

Our office is based in Pattaya, Chonburi Province, Thailand.

Why the Mekong subregion?

The Mekong region is filled with complexity and often gets misunderstood. Millions are impacted by extreme poverty and inequality, while civil war and political unrest bring widespread suffering and destroy communities. Our founder began helping people in Thailand and never turned back.

Our Vision

Every child is given the chance to grow up in a secure and loving environment, free from exploitation and fear.

Our Mission

Create resources to address the underlying causes of poverty and exploitation.

Our Values

Work guided by 5 core values:

  1. Perseverance – we never give up.
  2. Accountability – we answer to donors and communities.
  3. Collaboration – strong relationships with partners.
  4. Courage – taking risks and facing challenges.
  5. Humility – putting others first.

Christian faith shapes our identity. Love in action is crucial to faith, with far-reaching impact.

Leadership

Our leadership team is made up of exceptional individuals, each with their own unique abilities, vast experience, and a shared vision for positive change.

JUSTIN WHITECROSS
JUSTIN WHITECROSSFOUNDER AND CEO
ANNITA WANNGERN
ANNITA WANNGERNEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
SUNAN SAMANYA
SUNAN SAMANYADIRECTOR
SAI MYO MYINT
SAI MYO MYINTMYANMAR
RATTANA WHITECROSS
RATTANA WHITECROSSDIRECTOR
AI PINAKASE
AI PINAKASEPROGRAM COORDINATOR
NAPHADOL VANGSRI
NAPHADOL VANGSRIPROGRAM COORDINATOR
NOPPHORN PROMCHAN
NOPPHORN PROMCHANDIRECTOR
JONATHAN SAWER
JONATHAN SAWERACCOUNTANT

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