Safe Child Thailand was founded in 1982 by Baron Ricardo Carini, an Italian Catholic who was inspired by the work of missionary, Father Ray Brennan. His generosity and dedication to raising awareness of the plight of orphans and abandoned babies in Pattaya, was the basis of the establishment of Safe Child Thailand (formerly known as Pattaya Orphanage Trust).
In 2004, in response to the Boxing Day Tsunami which devastated southern Thailand, Safe Child Thailand grew to support 13 residential care homes, boarding schools and safe houses in Phuket and other areas of Thailand.
In 2017, Safe Child Thailand’s focus expanded even further; supporting a wider variety of partners working to protect children at home, at school and in the community. The charity worked on prevention projects that focused on healthcare, education, child protection, anti-trafficking, and family and community empowerment.
With over four decades of experience, Safe Child Thailand has grown and evolved as an organisation and we have learnt many lessons along the way. Safe Child Thailand has always prioritised the best interests of children. We are on a continuous journey to reflect on our work and to adapt our approaches where necessary, supporting our local partners as they see fit.
Over the past 40 years our supporters have changed the lives of thousands of children in Thailand. By partnering with bold local partners driven by our shared commitment to the safeguarding and empowerment of vulnerable children, we intend to continue to be there for more children than ever before.
