THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Foundation steps in to help Klong Toei slum residents through pandemic

Foundation steps in to help Klong Toei slum residents through pandemic

One of Bangkok’s poorest neighbourhoods has received a boost in its battle against the impact of the virus pandemic.

The struggles of 200,000 Klong Toei residents have been eased after the IVL Foundation donated Bt500,000 to install disinfectant equipment at the entrance of the community, and to provide bags of essential supplies for 300 families left without livelihoods during the lockdown. The donation will fund operations conducted by the Duang Prateep Foundation, which will also create temporary jobs for 25 people who will be hired to cook food and distribute hygenic necessities to elderly and disabled residents, as well as children in the community.
 “The Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the daily lives of people, not only in terms of health, but also in its considerable impact on the labour market,” said Suchitra Lohia, chairperson of the IVL Foundation. 
“We realise the importance of collaborating with other charitable entities to help those heavily affected by this unprecedented crisis. The IVL Foundation acts as a helping hand to support communities in relieving their hardship in this difficult period."
Said Prateep Ungsongtham Hata, founder of the Duang Prateep Foundation: “We have found that numerous people in the community have lost their jobs, affecting the lives of their families as well. This fund supported by the IVL Foundation will be allocated to provide supplies and hygiene necessities for the unemployed, elderly, disabled and young people in the community.
“More help is also welcomed, as there are around 200,000 people living here and many of them are struggling just to survive.”

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