As the Gala 2023 is dedicated to a good cause, so this year, the proceeds will be donated to 2 foundations :

  1. Baan dek foundation / Dao

    History / Background: Founded by Mr. Nicola Crosta (Founder) and Ms. Acha Sripaurya (Co-Founder) in 2002.

    Mission: Responding to children's immediate needs, empowering communities and their leaders, and creating sustainable change in the construction sector.

    Statement: To improve the well-being of vulnerable children and their families in Thailand.

    Introduction:

    • Child Protection Program: Provides tailored case management and immediate protection for at-risk children and families, offering access to essential services and support.

    • Child Development Program: Equips vulnerable children and youth with non-formal education and integration.

    • Community Empowerment Program: Trains community members, adults, and youth to become agents of change.

    • Systemic Impact: Collaborates with property and construction sector leaders to improve practices for migrant workers and children in construction site camps.

    • More than 2,400 children have benefited from BDF's intervention.

    Contact:

    Website: baandekfoundation.org/dao

    Where: Bangkok 10110 and Chiang Mai 50210, Thailand

    Tel: +66 (0)53 2222 11 (Chiang Mai)

    Tel: +66 (0)62 232 3169 (Bangkok)

    E-mail:  contact@baandekfoundation.org

    Exécutive director: Sébastien More-Chevalier

2. Enfants du Mékong

History / Background: Founded in 1958 by René Péchard under the name of the "Association des amis du pensionnat Saint-Joseph," which later became "Les Enfants du Mékong" in 1977.

Mission: To educate, train, and support children and youth.

Statement: To love and rescue impoverished and suffering children by offering them a future through education.

Introduction:

  • To support and educate underprivileged and vulnerable children in Southeast Asia.

  • To enable them to improve their material living conditions and to develop intellectually, emotionally, and morally.

  • To focus on education, personal development, and improving living conditions for children.

  • To help them acquire knowledge and skills while also building their personalities through our comprehensive training.

Contact:

Website: www.enfantsdumekong.com

Where: Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Tel :  +33 1 47 91 00 84

E-mail :  contact@enfantsdumekong.com

President: Alain Deblock