The Future of 4,481 Children Is Hanging by a Thread And you… may be the one reason that helps them overcome this crisis once again

Dear Donors and Kind Supporters,

March marks the official end of the academic year in Thailand. However, for many underprivileged students, this period is filled with uncertainty. They are waiting for an important answer: when the new academic year begins in 2026, will they still have the opportunity to return to school and continue their education without worrying about their family’s financial hardship?

At the same time, the world is facing growing tensions and conflicts in the Middle East, which are sending economic shockwaves across the globe—affecting energy prices, economic stability, employment, and access to essential resources for daily living.

Although these events may seem geographically distant, their consequences are much closer to the lives of Thai children than many realize. Throughout past crises—whether the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, PM2.5 air pollution, or global conflicts—children have consistently been among the first and most severely affected groups.

This is especially true for vulnerable children: those who depend on others for support and those from low-income families struggling to make ends meet. For them, even a small economic disruption may mean having to stop their education without any choice..

EDF Scholarship Program Situation – Academic Year 2026

For the 2026 academic year, 8,694 underprivileged students from more than 1,200 schools across Thailand have already been carefully screened and selected for scholarship support.

As of 10 March 2026, EDF Foundation has received sponsorship for 4,213 scholarships, representing approximately 48.5% of the total need. However, 4,481 students (about 51.5%) are still waiting for support before the fundraising campaign closes on 30 June 2026.

Unfortunately, the current global crisis is creating growing uncertainty for these children and their families. Many households worry that the impact of economic hardship may force their children to abandon their dreams of continuing their education.

Scholarship Status (as of 10 March 2026)

Scholarship Program	Scholarships Received	Scholarships Still Needed (before 30 June 2026)	How to Donate
Lower Secondary School Scholarships	3,523	3,261	Donate here
Underprivileged but High- Achieving  Lower Secondary Scholarships	198	197	Donate here
Upper Secondary / Vocational Education Scholarships	219	686	Donate here
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities	169	216	Donate here
Scholarships for Orphaned Students in Thailand’s Deep South	104	121	Donate here
Total	4,213	4,481 students

Join us in providing educational opportunities to Thai children before 30 June 2026. Because education should never be out of reach.

Real Lives. Real Dreams. Still Waiting.

The students still waiting for scholarships are not statistics. They are children with real lives and real aspirations, such as:

• MuhammadTaufiq (Grade 5) and MuhammadFaif (Grade 3), Narathiwat : Two orphaned brothers who lost both parents and now live with impoverished grandparents
• Natchaya (Belle), Grade 8, Sakon Nakhon : An outstanding student with a GPA of 3.84, striving to succeed despite hardship
• Kawin (Win), Grade 5, Ratchaburi : A child with a physical disability determined to study in a mainstream school to become self-reliant and support his family
• Natthapat (BM), Grade 6, Sakon Nakhon : A boy who dreams of becoming a teacher to care for the grandparents who raised him
• Chanita (Fang), Grade 7, Chaiyaphum: A girl who saves every possible baht to continue her education while helping her grandmother care for multiple grandchildren
• Kulthida (Fai), Grade 11, Buriram : A young woman raised by her grandparents who dreams of becoming a science teacher

You Could Be the Reason They Return to School

EDF Foundation understands that during times of uncertainty, many donors must carefully plan for both short-term and long-term financial challenges.

Yet, in every crisis, we also witness the power of compassion and generosity—values that reflect the spirit of global citizenship, where people come together to support one another beyond borders.

In difficult times like these, a helping hand from someone willing to share an opportunity, even with a child they have never met, can make an extraordinary difference in that child’s future.

Therefore, we sincerely invite you to help provide an educational opportunity for at least one underprivileged student before 30 June 2026.

Today, there are less than 120 days remaining for you to become part of the effort to help 4,481 students return to school in the coming academic year.

Donations can be made through the various channels of the EDF Foundation as outlined below.

Donations can be made via:

1. Online Donations: Visit our English website at www.edfthai.org
2. QR Code: Scan the QR code to donate via the E-Donation system
3. Download the Donation Form: Available on our website
4. Bank Transfers: Make a donation to "The Education for Development Foundation" account at the following banks:

SCB	Ngamwongwan Branch	Acc No.	319-2-77744-8
BBL	Bang Khen Branch	Acc No.	161-4-56698-0
KBank	Bang Khen Branch	Acc No.	070-2-45369-0
TTB	Kasetsart Univ. Branch	Acc No.	069-2-41110-1
KrungThai	Phaholyothin40 Branch	Acc No.	980-7-59891-5

To supply donation details or fund transfer evidence, request an e-Donation receipt, or for more information, please contact the EDF Foundation’s public relations department at 02-579-9209 to 11, email [email protected], or add us on Line: @edfthai
 

On behalf of the EDF Foundation, I sincerely thank you for standing with us and for helping open the doors of education and hope for underprivileged children across Thailand in the 2026 academic year.
 

 

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