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Life in a Dust-Free Zone
“I want there to be less dust so I won’t get sick again,” said Surakrit Kiatchaipipat, or “Darwin,” with enthusiasm. “Then I can go to school and play outside.” Darwin, a lively 5-year-old, was speaking from a specially designed room equipped with air filtration systems, anti-dust curtains, and other protective me...
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Our wildlife used to be here
Katanyou Wuttichaitanakorn’s love for nature started in childhood, when his parents introduced him to the world of wildlife. They often took him to zoos and, later, into the wild to observe animals in their natural habitats. As his interest deepened, his family encouraged him by enrolling him in nature camps, wher...
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My home used to be here
Humans of Bangkok x UNICEF, In the coastal village of Khun Samut Chin, just outside Bangkok, the effects of climate change have become a harsh reality for 19-year-old Arisa Pholthaisong. A recent high school graduate and young mother to a one-year-old daughter, Arisa finds herself at the forefront of Thailand’s en...
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My mother used to be here
Humans of Bangkok x UNICEF, Chiang Mai, once renowned for its cool breezes and lush landscapes, is now battling an unseen enemy: air pollution, specifically PM2.5. These microscopic particles, which infiltrate the air during the infamous burning season, have upended lives across Thailand. For 20-year-old Chulalong...
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Books and school uniforms used to be here
Abdulloh Daengdaman, a nine-year-old student at Ban Talo Star School in Raman District, Yala, faces challenges that many of his peers might not fully grasp. The fourth-grader’s struggle is not just with his studies but with the lingering impact of a devastating flood that swept through Thailand’s southern province...
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Promoting early reading: a powerful tool to shape young minds
Childrens books are a powerful tool enhancing the brain development of a young child, especially their all-important language skills. Stories not only bring happiness and enjoyment, but also add new words to a child’s vocabulary, help them develop and practice their comprehension, and lay the foundation for them t...
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Opening the Magic Box
Hayatee Samuh vividly remembers when her nephew started to cry and ask for his toys as they relocated to a nearby emergency shelter, after floods hit the deep South in late December 2023. He repeatedly asked if they could rescue the toys or move back to live in the house after all. “I felt so sorry for him but did...
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Restoring a sense of security for children traumatized by war
“Going to the child-friendly space at the Together Learning Centre has brought me a lot of happiness and helped me make many new friends," says Ma Hnin Aye, a 12-year-old migrant from Myanmar, who has become a regular attendee at the Centre. "I love to play games there and I have a passion for drawing. It makes me...
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Youth climate action to address the unprecedented challenges facing the Mekong river
The Lower Mekong River basin is home to 30 million children and young people across Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam. For these children and families, the river represents life itself - their homes and communities are bathed by its waters, its waters nourish crops and put food on the table, and millions ma...
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The art of taking surveys in hard-to-reach areas
Keeping calm, Lawan Junyanun politely asks to see the ID cards of the family in whose house she is currently sitting. Lawan has so far been unable to fill out the names and dates of birth of each family member on her tablet. A few minutes later, the house registration is brought to her quickly complete the basic d...
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Harnessing the power of data
When teacher Chiratip Kaewphaisan heard about the imminent visit by a team of enumerators collecting data in the Northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom for a national survey on children and women, she had just one question: “Will [relevant government agencies] send an expert or a tutor to offer a special class for...