Foundation for the Education of Rural Children

30/03/2026

Please follow this QR Code to our new website.

26/03/2026

Breaking News:

We have a new page, please LIKE

Neuigkeiten bei FERC:

Wir haben eine neue Facebook Seite, bitte mit ‘gefälllt mir’ markieren

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03/01/2026

Hope to see you at this incredible event...This years FERC fundraiser! Make sure you get your tickets soon....

07/12/2025

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Join us at the xmas and Gourmet Market. December 10th at Riverside Garden. 10.00 to 14.00

Der diesjährige Weihnachts und Gourmet Markt findet am 10., Dezember von 10.00 - 14:00 Uhr im Riverside Garden statt. Wir freuen uns, wenn Ihr vorbei schaut.

The annual Christmas and Gourmet Market will take place on December 10th at the Riverside Garden from 10:00 to 14:00 - looking forward to seeing you there.

06/09/2025

Guests at the Riverside supporting children by buying FERC T Shirts!

08/07/2025

Sponsor a Student. Shape a Future.
Join us in empowering Thai students through education.
Thousands of bright Thai students face one major obstacle: financial hardship. Many are
at risk of dropping out of school despite their talent and dedication. Your sponsorship
can keep a student in school—and open the door to a better future.
What Your Sponsorship Provides
• For just 12.000 Baht per year, your support covers:
Tuition fees
• School uniforms
• Books & supplies
• Transportation support (if needed)
What You’ll Receive
• A pro6ile of the student you’re sponsoring
• A personal thank-you note
• Progress updates throughout the year
• The joy of knowing you’re making a difference
How to Become a Sponsor
It’s simple:
• Visit: https://fercthailand.org/
• Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
• Choose a one-time or recurring sponsorship
• Receive your student pro6ile and welcome pack
You don’t need to be a millionaire to be a hero.
Just a heart willing to help—and a belief in the power of education.
The Foundation for the Education of Rural Children

Founded in 1999, FERC is charitable organization run entirely by volunteers. We raise funds to help disadvantaged rural children in Northern Thailand benefit fully from their schooling.

28/12/2024

The FERC (Foundation for the Education of Rural Children) 26th Anniversary & Silent Auction Fundraiser is coming up on 2 February from 12:00 -17:00 at the Duke’s @ The Gallery Restaurant in Hang D**g. It’ll be a fun and entertaining afternoon with an array of attractive auction items, great food and a raffle.
All funds raised from the event will go towards FERC’s mission of supporting financially needy rural high school Thai students in the Chiang Mai area through scholarships to be able to stay in school, graduate, go on to college and have a better opportunity for their future.
Your support would be greatly appreciated and we’ll look forward to seeing you there!

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22/11/2024

Support our first jam child
Our Sponsored Student Program coordinator Eveline Willi has set up a great campaign to sponsor an extra pupil. During the Santa Claus and Gourmet Market of the Swiss Lanna Society, she sells a wide range of home-made jams, in different flavours and options, including sugar-free. Drop by the market on 6 December from 10:00 to 14:00. In addition to Eveline’s jams, there is a varied range of other products, home-made by SLS members, available. This way, you can combine the useful with the tasty.

Location: Riverside Garden, in front of Victor’s Bistro https://maps.app.goo.gl/pxQMRig9QHEEr8Y89

15/09/2024

Thanks to your help children like me can graduate from high school

It is not uncommon for Thai parents to keep their child out of school when he or she turns 15 and compulsory education ends. Usually, the financial situation is the reason for this. FERC, the Foundation for the Education of Rural Children, makes it possible for these children to get their diploma after all. In close cooperation with the Education Department, FERC provides scholarships for senior high school students in government schools.

We are now looking for a volunteer immediately available, who manages the selection of students and the scholarship selection process and this role doesn’t require a huge time commitment. The foundation meets approximately once every 2 months, with the busiest period being between October and February each year.

You will work with a Thai volunteer for the liaison with the Education Department and contacts with students and their teachers. At least once a year you’ll organize school visits, practically carried out by the Education Department. The current volunteer remains available for questions and support.

You will become a member of the Advisory Committee of FERC, so you won’t have an official board function that requires a work permit. This has been officially confirmed by a lawyer.

FERC already supports Thai children in the Chiang Mai area for 25 years. We are a small-scale organization run entirely by volunteers. Currently, 90 children are able to attend secondary school thanks to a sponsorship from FERC.

Will you help us make a difference for even more children?
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact one of the volunteers below:
Darryl Jones, Secretary/Treasurer: [email protected]
François la Poutré, webmaster/newsletter editor: [email protected]

(The girl on the photo is Mai. She comes from a Hmong village that is very popular among tourists and wants to study English and Chinese, so that later she can work as a guide in her own village. Mai's first step to make her dreams come true is graduate at high school. Her family can’t afford the cost, but thanks to a sponsorship through FERC Mai can finish her High School.)