Because every child deserves a life of choice and opportunity

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In addition to providing food, clothing, shelter and unconditional love, Hands Across the Water provides safe homes, employment, skills training and educational pathways, to help 350+ children re-write their own story and reach for the stars. With 100% of donations going straight to Thailand, your donation can have a great impact today and in the future.

350

Kids in our Care

We have babies through to university students that live a life of choice thanks to the generous support of our donors. 

100%*

Donations to the kids

*For 15 years 100% of all donations have gone directly to the kids and communities. Covid has recently compromised that position but we will be back. 

$25M

Funds Raised

Since 2005 we have raised $25m ensuring that 100% of all donors funds go directly to the children and communities they support.

Latest Events

  • Hands Hero (24 Hour) Challenge

    Hands Hero 24 Hour Challenge is about giving you a goal to motivate, to inspire and to test; yourself, your family, and your work colleagues. Read more

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  • Ride to Provide 2022 - Gulf of Thailand Ride

    Cycle 800km over 8 days through the Gulf of Thailand travelling along some beautiful beachside locations and finishing at PAMA House. This is an amazing 'bucket list' experience with profound personal and community benefits you will be talking about for a lifetime; with lifelong impact to the kids in our homes. Read more

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    Location: Bangkok to Chanthaburi

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Latest Reads

  • Learning From The Monks At Kongka Pimuk Temple

    Earlier this month, some of our boys from the Baan Than Namchai Foundation were lucky enough to take part in the novice monk ordination project at Kongka Pimuk Temple. Here’s a recap of what happened! Read more

  • Hands Hero Challenge Ideas

    You’ve signed up for the Hands Hero Challenge - or thinking about signing up - and you’re stuck for ideas on what your nominated Challenge will be. The Hands team has put together a list of ideas to help you land on what you can do in 24 hours in June. Read more

  • Mission Complete: Tong-Sai Is Returned To His Family

    One of our core beliefs is that all things being equal, the best place for a child is with their family. It’s only when those opportunities don’t exist that we provide solutions. Whilst we help a lot of children, in a perfect world we wouldn’t need homes — but unfortunately, the world isn’t perfect. Read more