250,000฿

Target

946

Donors

11% Funded

27,563฿

Level 5 target

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Provide preventive health workshops for underserved schools

SATI Foundation

Every 200 THB donated provides preventive healthcare workshops for underserved schools

Description
Activity

Overview

SATI Foundation improves healthcare and education for at-risk and underserved children and youth in Thailand. We address critical issues like poor sanitation, hygiene, and mental health challenges, which can lead to long-term distress if left unaddressed. Our preventive healthcare and mental well-being workshops equip young people with essential knowledge and tools to lead healthier, more confident lives.
Beyond education, we provide hands-on support through mental health workshops, professional psychological care, and activities like skateboarding, Muay Thai, DJing, and Art, offering healthy outlets for stress and self-expression. Our team of psychologists also works closely with youth facing domestic violence and poverty, ensuring they receive deeper support. Additionally, we support scholarship students by providing financial assistance and mentorship, helping them stay in school and pursue a better future.

This holistic approach helps young individuals build resilience and a brighter future. Every 200 THB donated funds for health and mental well-being support for youths in underserved schools and at-risk communities.

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Problem

In underserved communities, many youth grow up without the support systems needed to navigate trauma, neglect, and exposure to violence or illicit activities. Without guidance from trusted adults, access to mental health care, or confidence-building experiences, they are left vulnerable to cycles of harm that shape their future.

Mission

SATI Foundation is a grassroots non-profit committed to improving the mental health and well-being of at-risk and underserved youth in Thailand. We provide mindfulness-based workshops, counseling, and holistic support to help young individuals overcome trauma, family instability, and social challenges.

Beyond mental health, we create opportunities for education and personal growth through scholarship support, mentorship, and confidence-building activities. Our programs equip youth with essential life skills, fostering self-reliance and brighter futures.

By promoting resilience and empowerment, SATI Foundation transforms lives and strengthens communities.

Your Impact

Every 200 THB provides essential programs, counseling services, and scholarship support for youth in need.

More Information

http://sati.or.th/

https://www.facebook.com/SATI-163566830348643/

Update: December 2025

This project originated from the ongoing work of the Sati Foundation in Chiang Mai, where it was identified that children aged 11–18 are at risk of mental health challenges.

As an organization focused on mental health development, the Sati Foundation recognizes that these issues significantly impact young people’s well-being, development, and quality of life. The project was therefore established to improve access to mental health services in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, with the aim of preventing and reducing the severity of mental health issues in the long term. It also seeks to empower youth to cope effectively with social, emotional, and psychological changes in a healthy and resilient way.

Update: June 2024

Sati Foundation continuously working with younger generation in low-income communities and train them essential skills for work. Sati Foundation organized a fun charity dinner where everyone can participate in Wattana Chili Nut Crunch x Sati Charity Dinner

Update: September 2023

In Chiang Mai this past week to run our mental health and sex education programs. In addition we also launched our new skateboarding program in collaboration with Preduce Skate School and The Skate Room! Most of these kids have never skated or even seen a board before. In addition to learning a new skill there was a focus on being mindful on the board and focusing on the moment, often in life you will fall down and have to learn to get up. Thank you to our wonderful team and supporters!

Update: March 2023

Sati Foundation and volunteers went to school in Chiang Rai to organize a workshop focusing on

– Sex Education

– Mental Health

– Physical and Mental well-being

Update: August 2022

Although the Covid-19 situation has subsided, the impact of the pandemic has induced a global economic recession, not only instigating widespread health deterioration but scarring especially on those who had struggled financially even prior to the illness. Currently, there are two issues that SATI chooses to concentrate on:

Early Marriage

Alleviating family burden and increasing in-house financial stability under the Covid pressure, families are sending their daughters for earlier marriages. Daughters who are under 18 were halted from further education and are taken out from schools and placed into households as housewives; they have no choice to decide their future but need to take responsibility over their household and support their husband’s works.

With lack of knowledge related to sex, young wives are facing a sexual predicament; they have no idea what menstrual cycle or safe sex is. Those who have heard about condoms or menstrual pads may view them as a taboo and may refuse to use them, resulting in a number of unexpected pregnancies and miscarriages that may lead to their mental downfall.

Mae Samoeng Sex Education Workshop – August 2022

Of many communities that have been affected by the pandemic situation, the hill tribes faced a drastic reduction in the number of their export of goods, resulting in an accelerated number of families who marry their underage daughters off to sustain their household finances.

Although underage marriage is inevitable and cannot be made to stop due to economic struggle and long-standing early marriage tradition, we believe that it is best that young wives be well-informed about sex topics. Currently, we are planning for our sex education workshop for hill tribe communities in Amphoe (district) Mae Samoeng. Our pilot event will invite sexual health staffs and medical experts to speak and discuss topics related to safe sex, sexual diseases, women health and menstrual cycle with provisions of biodegradable menstrual pads for hill tribe women.

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Juvenile and Crime

An increasing number of juveniles in Thailand are facing destitution due to the economic recession, thereby disabling them from the educational system while increasing their predisposition to crime and misconduct which have become more prevalent in their community.

Vocational and Skills Training Workshop for Juveniles – TBD

Ostracized from the education system with a trampling financial situation places no doubt that there is an increase in the number of juveniles that are involved in criminal activity. In reality, underprivileged juveniles have no other choices than to seek work that may not pay them well enough to sustain their daily necessities.

While the pandemic has taken a toll on every single one of us, it is not only the doctors who face challenges but also those in the vulnerable side of the society who are forgotten and left abandoned due to their lesser involvement with global illness.

For these reasons, SATI foundation has decided to launch a vocational program for underprivileged juveniles and to form a community of those who are looking to better their lives. At this moment, our team is currently designing which classes match with what may be potential for juveniles to choose for their future career. Our pilot program will be launched at the juvenile center to aid those who are the most in need for skill sets. We also plan to create a back-end application for juveniles to communicate with one another.

Types

Locations

250,000฿

Target

946

Donors

Provide preventive health workshops for underserved schools

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