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Baan Dek Foundation

Fostering children's access to education, health, and safety services. public schools, health centers, shelters, and the Ministries of Health and Education).

Created in 2002, Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a Thai-registered Foundation with a mission to provide access to education, health and safety services for vulnerable children living in urban slums and construction site camps in Thailand. These children are often left unattended in these severely hazardous living environments while their parents are at work on construction sites. They experience limited access to essential services and their fundamental rights, and are at high risk of neglect, abuse and exploitation. BDF maintains and builds upon an extensive network of multi-sector partnerships that contribute to its operations. BDF forms innovative MOU partnerships with Thai real estate and construction companies (key private sector stakeholders) to reach large numbers of vulnerable families in need and establishes relationships with public services to support these families (ex. Today, the Foundation supports over 1,500 vulnerable children in Thailand every year through complementary programs that provide sustainable support and life-saving access to education, health, and safety. BDF achieves systemic impact in the Thai construction sector by working with major property and construction companies to improve living conditions for labor migrants and their families. At present, Baan Dek Foundation has offices in Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Thailand. Get involved with us! Visit www.baandekfoundation.org

20/08/2026

More than 1 in 3.

Did you know that more than 1 in 3 migrant workers in Thailand's construction sector are women?

Every day, thousands of women help build the cities of our Thailand. In evening, they return to construction site camps to begin another shift: caring for their children and managing household responsibilities.

Yet many women face challenges that are often overlooked, from inadequate sanitation facilities and poorly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE) to balancing demanding work with unpaid caregiving responsibilities.

We believe that supporting women means supporting entire families. Through our Building Social Impact (BSI) Initiative, we work alongside construction companies to promote safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces and construction camps.

Creating a construction sector that works for women is essential to building stronger families, healthier communities, and a better future for every child.

18/08/2026

“I am so happy that I could help bring solar lights to my community!”

For N., being a Youth Peer Educator (Youth PE) means more than joining activities. It means having the confidence to speak up when something doesn’t feel safe and knowing that her voice can create change.

Whenever N. walked to the other side of the community to bring children to the Community Safe Space, she had to follow a dark and isolated path. She knew it was unsafe for community members, especially children and women.

As a Youth PE, N. raised the issue with BDF’s Community Empowerment (CE) team. Together with community members, they discussed the problem, explored possible solutions, and took action.

Today, solar lights illuminate the path, making the journey safer for everyone.

“I feel incredibly proud that, through this role, I can speak up, raise critical issues, and help find solutions for our community.”

N.’s story reflects what BDF’s CE Program is all about: supporting children, youth, adults, and community leaders to become agents of change. Through peer-to-peer training and community action, they gain the confidence and skills to identify challenges and improve their communities.

Because sometimes, change begins with one young person saying, “This isn’t safe. What can we do?”

12/08/2026

Behind every construction site, there are mothers building more than just buildings.

Women make up an estimated 36% of Thailand's migrant construction workforce. Many balance physically demanding work with childcare and household responsibilities, often with limited access to childcare, maternity support, and suitable living facilities.

Through Women4Change, BDF supports women leaders to build knowledge, share experiences, and create safe spaces for one another. Our Gender Analysis is also bringing women workers' experiences into BSI tools and discussions with member companies, prompting them to explore how they can better support pregnant workers and mothers to remain safely and fairly employed.

This Mother's Day, we celebrate the mothers who work, care, provide, and protect, often while navigating challenges that remain unseen.

Supporting mothers strengthens families and helps children thrive. 💙

07/08/2026

Did you know? A 12-year-old migrant child in Thailand may have to start over in Grade 1.

Not because they have never attended school.
Not because they are not capable.
But because they do not yet speak Thai.

Our barriers analysis on access to education found that many migrant children are placed in a grade based on their Thai language proficiency rather than their age or previous education. When school records from their home countries are not recognized, children can lose years of learning.

Language barriers also make it harder for parents to navigate enrollment processes, deadlines, and school communications, while frequent relocation for work can further disrupt a child’s education.

BDF helps families overcome these barriers by supporting school enrollment and paperwork, offering Thai language classes, providing school materials, and covering school fees when needed. We also use these direct experiences to advocate with government authorities for more flexible and inclusive education policies.

Read more in our report: https://bit.ly/3RwEh6M

27/07/2026

Between earning an income, caring for children, managing the household, and coping with financial hardship, women living in construction site camps and urban slums often have little time or opportunity to invest in themselves and their families’ future.

Through our Women’s Empowerment Project, our team supports them in building financial management capabilities and vocational skills. As women join us week after week, their confidence grows through practical activities such as sewing handcrafted tote bags within their communities, which they can use in everyday life and proudly share with friends and family.

Together, we are strengthening community resilience and building better living environments for families.

20/07/2026

Drawing on evidence and experience from our Health Innovation in the Construction Sector (HICS) Project, implemented in partnership with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), we recently hosted the forum “From Construction Camps to Policy: Lessons on Migrant Worker Health Innovation” at the Chula Social Innovation Hub. The event brought together government agencies, academia, civil society, and the private sector to explore how healthier construction camps can improve outcomes for migrant workers and their children.

Findings from HICS research also highlighted that employment insecurity, language barriers, and limited access to reliable health information continue to affect workers' well-being . Healthier construction camps not only improve workers' lives today, but also give children and families a better opportunity to thrive tomorrow.

08/07/2026

Strong partnerships can create meaningful change.

BDF recently joined a workshop with the Chiang Mai Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office (MSDHS), held as part of the Chiang Mai Child Protection Committee, on protecting the rights of migrant workers’ children in Chiang Mai.

The workshop brought together government agencies, civil society organizations, and community partners to discuss the challenges migrant children continue to face and identify ways to strengthen support in 2027. Discussions focused on improving child protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and strengthening coordination across organizations so that children can receive continuous, reliable support across systems.

Protecting children takes all of us. Every child deserves safety, care, and the chance to grow up with dignity.

29/06/2026

Construction sites build cities. Workers are parents too and many bring their children to live in camps close to construction sites. Without access to formal childcare, many young children spend long days in unsafe or unstimulating environments, increasing their risk of developmental delays, social isolation, poor school readiness, neglect, and other child protection risks.

Through BSI's recent Early Childhood Development (ECD) Roundtable, ministries and companies explored practical solutions to improve children’s wellbeing in construction camps. Participants discussed how practical tools, measurable standards, and stronger policy incentives can encourage greater investment in child wellbeing across the construction sector.

One message stood out: child welfare is not a cost, but a long-term investment in people, communities, and sustainable business.

Better opportunities for children. Stronger foundations for business.

19/06/2026

How powerful it is to bring together 34 women leaders from 10 different communities in Chiang Mai! Access to information can change a woman’s life. Learning about rights, health, and personal development is key to empowerment and peer support.

The Women4Change project builds a year-long journey of learning and leadership development. The opening activity introduced key topics, including positive parenting, reproductive health, and laws and regulations that affect women and families in their daily lives. Participants also explored soft skills through deep listening and self-worth reflection, laying the foundation for greater confidence, communication, and leadership.

Throughout the year, these women will continue building practical skills before facilitating sessions and sharing knowledge within their own communities, creating stronger peer-support networks led by women, for women.

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จันทร์	08:00 - 18:00
อังคาร	08:00 - 18:00
พุธ	08:00 - 18:00
พฤหัสบดี	08:00 - 18:00
ศุกร์	08:00 - 18:00

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http://www.baandekfoundation.org/

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