Living Waters Foundation is a registered Thai Foundation. In January 2022, it was awarded the Senate Plaque for Good Works by the Senate of Thailand. In 2023, it received the 'NGO' certification by the Government of Thailand on 25 January 2023. The board members comprised of Thai leadership, and abides by the by-laws and government regulations.
Website: www. cmlivingwaters.com
With a modest setup of just 15 beds & basic accommodation, Living Waters Home provides a safe, secure and comforting environment for outpatients & caregivers to rest and recover while receiving treatment at Chiang Mai Regional Hospital. Serving an average of 65 guests each month since 2009, we emphasize holistic healing, in safe space, and a nurturing social environment.
To build relationship further, we maintain ongoing connections with the hospital through regular visits and gifts, for patients at the hospital on important days such as Father's and Valentine's day, and for nurses on Nurses' Day. Wherever possible, visiting patient's home helps to deepen relationships, encourage & emphatize with insight.
On ThaiPBS National News 21-22 August 2022
We are thankful to be featured on the ThaiPBS national news. A complete surprise.
In 2024, Living Waters Home provided support to 75 guests each month, comprising mainly of cancer & wounded patients and their caregivers, as well as mothers with children in the ICU. They travel from across North Thailand and the border regions of Laos and Burma to seek medical treatment at Maharach Hospital, largest medical facility in North Thailand.
Living Waters has been supporting a vital project since 2015, providing essential supplies such as baby diapers for newborns at N-ICU department of the hospital, and adult diapers, Commode Chairs, walkers and Toilet Bowls to assist newly disabled patients at Maharach Hospital and people in need.
Since 2022, we've been engaged in a collaborative initiative with the Sankankaew Foundation, installing water tanks in impoverished Karen villages nestled in the hills. These tanks serves to collect rainwater for safe drinking purposes. Budget THB 35,000 (estd) for 5 villages in 2024.
Since 2016, we'd been distributing these 'IKEA' teddy bears to the Nursery ICU in the hospital. We hope to cheer and to bring joy to new mothers, and to build relationship with the hospital. Annually: 300 teddies per hospital. In 2024, we delivered about 700 teddies to 2 hospitals. Of course, if you know someone in IKEA who could donate, please talk to them.
In 2010, shortly after Duen completed her cancer treatment, we initiated an annual Language Camp in her village. Since then, we have been immensely grateful for the dedication of the youths from Penang, Malaysia, who have faithfully serving in this capacity every year. In June 2024, we celebrated a significant milestone with the successful completion of our 15th English Camp.
Behind every product, is a unique and meaningful story. At NAAM, we believe in sewing to sow. Through the therapeutic act of sewing, NAAM aims to help others free from the cycle of brokenness & dependency. Started since 2008, NAAM is a social enterprise under Living Waters and produces unique fabric bags such as potcarriers & totes. Visit us at www.naam.asia