Project 11:
Phuket International Woman’s Club (PIWC)
CHF 37,400

In 2007 the Phuket Direct Fund also provided finance to six more students for their entire basic/vocational schooling because a good solid education lays the foundation for a secure existence.

CHF 37,400 was used as follows:

- THB 300,000 for three students who are completing a 4-year training program in the travel industry.

- THB 560,000 to a law student to finance the 5-year course and accommodation on campus.

- THB 60,000 to a 13-year-old pupil to allow him to complete the remaining 5 years of his high school education.

- THB 72,000 to a 14-year-old pupil to allow her to complete the remaining 6 years of her high school education.

In 2010 we donated another CHF 29,152 to the Phuket International Women's Club (PIWC). Since its foundation this organization has financed the training and education of a total of 628 children. All members of the PIWC team work on a voluntary basis and receive no payment for their efforts. 56 new children were accepted on to the various programs in 2010 alone, many of them thanks to support from the Phuket Direct Fund. Khun Wipa, who is Chairperson of the PIWC, was honored as «Person of the Year 2010» in Phuket. See the article below.

You can find out more about the Phuket International Woman’s Club and its projects at: www.phuket.com/piwc