OUR MISSION
“We try to give them a chance
for a better life.”
OUR MISSION
Good Shepherd Phuket Town for Women and Children is a part of Good Shepherd Thailand. We provide holistic assistance for the Myanmar (Burmese) migrants, including education, skills training, legal services and help. The objective of the Good Shepherd Thailand is to restore the migrants' dignity according to the values of love, care and help of the Good Shepherd Congregation.
This project aims at working with those who are affected, or at risk of being trafficked. Over the years, the activities have spread and 3 programs are now open to target the different needs of the Burmese population.
Migrant Communities in Phuket
The Burmese low-skilled migrants represent the most vulnerable segment of the population living in Phuket, Thailand. Thai and Myanmar Good Shepherd Sisters have established their program, providing legal assistance and accessibility to affordable healthcare and education for the migrants and their families. Thanks to the Sisters' cross border connection, Phuket GSC is in the best position to respond to the needs of these people, with the support of funding agencies and benefactors.
Their families have left Myanmar to escape economic problems and unsafe living conditions. The majority came to Thailand because of its close proximity and job opportunities. In Phuket, there are more than 60,000 Burmese migrants currently living and working in very poor environments.
MYANMAR MIGRANTS
Why are they leaving Myanmar?
- Poverty
- Lack of job opportunities
- Unsafe political situation
60,000
Burmese Migrants in Phuket
Why did they choose Thailand?
- Close proximity
- Economic health
- Many job opportunities
80%
of migrant worker in Phuket.
How conditions violate human rights?
- Living
- Working
- Unstable job
- human rights
- poor conditions
$6/day
Average earnings in Phuket
What we can do?
EDUCATE
Burmese migrant children
by providing education according to the Burmese curriculum, in addition to Thai and English languages
HELP
Women and children who have been exploited and abused
by creating a safe space for them to express themselves and receive counselling, education and legal help (rehabilitation and development programs)
EMPOWER
Burmese migrant women
by improving their situation and their life conditions