TCDF is the proud developer of the “Self sufficiency in Food & Finance for Foundations“ method!

At TCDF we are committed to securing TCDF’s support for children in need, but only for as long as they require. We don’t just give them “fish”. But we support them through education, teaching them not only how to make the fishing rod, but also how to find the find and fish the waters wisely! While we work towards creating self-reliance and independence for the kids, and we also create this for our foundation as an organization. We work to secure the foundation’s future by aiming for sustainability in both food & finance and limiting our current dependence on fundraising that TCDF, and most other foundations, rely on to function. We believe this is the future for foundations and we are the proud to be frontrunners and developers of the Self-sufficiency Method for Foundations!

We are:

• improving and systemizing our programs
• decreasing our daily life expenses
• increasing our self sustainability with the farm
• increasing our self generating income with the Holiday for Charity concept.

In TCDF’s social support programs, only our professional local Thai team members work with underprivileged children together with their daily life caregivers. We do not take children out of their homes; we help create a safe and suitable home in their own village/community if needed!

The Medical Care and Educational Project support individual children in their development towards a greater independence and better quality of life. At TCDF we believe that the social outreach work can only be done well by working with local people who can develop a long term bond of trust with the children and their caregivers through reliable and supportive communication in their own language.

TCDF has a fantastic team of dedicated local people who were trained step by step to work within and promote our values. Since 2004 TCDF is blessed to have strong ties in the local community by working together with all local schools and local healthcare institutions. The caregivers of the children in need are motivated to be involved as much as possible as they are the most important factor in the long-term care for their children. The parents and caregivers are also the Foundation’s best representatives as they see daily what a difference TCDF’s support is making in the development of their children! In addition to the effective support to the local community, TCDF has, over the last 15 years, built a great international network of amazing people who believe in the Foundation and the work we do. Most of these people have visited the project in Paksong and have seen what contribution in time and/or money (even small amounts) can provide long after they have left. They also see the donation is invested in a sustainable and honest way! Read more how TCDF is working towards self-sufficiency in both food AND finance in order to limit the reliance on donations!

The creation of a commercial sister organization, Eco-Logic Resort for Charity, working only with local, paid staff, and lots of support by ambassadors and volunteers from all over the world – sets us apart from other foundations because:
– we act locally but think globally
– it ensures that direct donations to TCDF always invested in the children, on our
projects and in the local community where we create jobs.

Important values at TCDF are:

• Support for underprivileged children as long as, but neverer longer than, needed.
• Support for underprivileged children will be on an individual level which can include the direct family and/ or daily caregivers of each child
• We take care of children in their own community, without taking them out of their homes
• Only reliable, local people work directly with the children in the social programs
• International and Thai volunteers contribute a real difference in the Community Learning Center, on the farm or in the International online community by spreading the word.
• We only hire local people that are reliable, responsible achievers, who share our vision and who will stay long term. We do not hire people because of their education or professional background.
• All team members are expected to be proactive and carry a high standard of personal responsibility in their tasks. We have no time, or desire, to supervise people with poor commitment or ambition.
• Honest, simple and direct support making use of local knowledge, projects, people and
  institutions
• All donations are used directly for the children in the maintenance of their programs
• We are not perfect, but we do our best, and we do whatever it takes! We act when it’s needed in support of the kids! We do not stop when a project is written out or the budget is secured. We start with whatever and whoever is available at the moment and we always work towards improvement.
• We are always open to positive feedback, new ideas and change.
• We try to limit damage to our environment. We are strict in handling garbage, reusing garbage, and recycling. We use vehicles, chemicals and electricity with conservation awareness.
• We treat all people with respect and tolerance. We welcome everybody, with good intentions, no matter what race, nationality, age, sex or religion they are.

We have a “4 people eyes” financial system for the expenses. Our finances are day to day, very specific and completely transparent to the public since 2004. All financial reports can be downloaded by clicking here.
In our reports and financial administration, it will show that TCDF:

• only pays local Thai staff to work directly with the children
• uses all donations support the underprivileged children in Foundation projects
• does not need to spend donations on overhead thanks to the support of our sister organization Eco-Logic, Resort for Charity