Over the years in Asia we have been involved in many
types of work, also differant relief work. Every catastrophe is different, but a
common matter is that the poor always suffer the most.
In order to earn money many from Laos and Isaan have been working abroad or in other parts of
Thailand mostly in the "Tourist Industries”. But, now this is not possible.
When the people see no way to get-food-on-the-table,
they start to borrow money. Too often with a usury (=extreme high interest) rates.
And ... when they cannot pay back, their children, even if they are just
teenagers, must quit school, start to work and pay back the debt. Or some sell
land, motorcycle or other assets at a low price.
For the year 2020 Thailand expected to receive 35
million tourists and Laos more than 4 million. Now there are not many tourists
here and when they will come back, nobody knows.
Sometimes we stop the usual activities and concentrate
on only the Relief work. But this time the best, here in Ubon-Pakse, is to
continue the usual activities + give additional food packages, as much as we
can. Both Child Safe and in the Church Streams of Grace are in the
communities and help those in our network. So the best is:
Ordinary work + food = people in need are helped.
We are grateful for any contributions to the Food Bank
in Child Safe and the Food Bank in the Church. The more that comes in, the more
we can give. Mark the gift with Food Bank. People are so grateful. Thank you so much for your assistance.
