Why Scholarships Matter
Imagine being a bright 15-year-old student whose mother lives 450 kilometers away, working as a day laborer in construction, and whose father struggles with alcohol and debt. You and your siblings live with your disabled grandparents, helping manage the household and farm, often with only one meal per day. As your grandparents’ health deteriorates, you face the difficult choice between continuing your education or working to support your family.
Sadly, this scenario is not an exaggeration, it's the harsh reality faced by many children in Isaan. Due to severe financial pressures, education often becomes a low priority, leading to a continuous cycle of poverty and limited opportunities.
Our Scholarship Program
Fund Isaan steps in to offer hope and practical solutions. Working closely with local schools, we identify promising students whose educational futures are threatened by financial hardship. After careful screening and home visits, we award scholarships to these deserving students, relieving financial burdens and sending a powerful message: "You matter, and your personal growth is important to us."
This support significantly boosts the students' motivation and enables them to stay in school and pursue their dreams.
How You Can Help
By becoming a sponsor, you can directly impact the life of a child, their family, and their entire community. For only €280/year, your contribution can create lasting change. Thanks to our partnership with the King Baudouin Foundation, sponsors from most EU countries and the US receive a tax certificate, allowing contributions to be deducted from taxable income.
Together, we can break the cycle of poverty and open doors to brighter futures for Isaan’s youth.