"Keeping families together"
Links
There is a wealth of information online relating to our work, with many organisations sharing resources and good practices for working with vulnerable children. Take a look at some of our recommended links:
1. Fundraising for One Sky in the UK
2. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
4. Alternative Care and Children's Homes
CARA is a UK charity that raises funds for One Sky Foundation through donors in the UK.
This page from UNICEF is full of great resources about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The CRC Coalition Thailand is a network, of which One Sky is a member, working to promote implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Thailand.
Amongst various projects, Childline Thailand runs a 24-hour telephone hotline – 1387 – providing assistance to children at risk. Childline Thailand is a partner of One Sky Foundation.
Friends International is a social enterprise, founded in Cambodia, which now works in seven countries worldwide to protect at-risk children. Friends International is a partner of One Sky Foundation.
This 2003 law provides the legal framework for all child protection work in Thailand.
Alternative Care and Children's Homes
Family For Every Child is a global alliance of local organisations working to improve the lives of vulnerable children around the world, through research, advocacy and technical cooperation.
The Better Care Network is an information network founded by UNICEF and other partners. Their site hosts an online library of over 1,700 resources relating to the care and protection of vulnerable children living without adequate family care.
Lumos is a UK-based organisation, founded by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, that aims to end the institutionalisation of children worldwide. One Sky staff members have received training from Lumos in the UK.
Orphanages.no is a Cambodia-based initiative that aims to provide resources to tourists, visitors and prospective volunteers about Cambodia’s orphanage industry. Orphanages.no hopes to channel travelers’ good intentions towards initiatives that provide more positive support for children through family-based care.
These 2009 UN guidelines provide an international standard for the alternative care of children.
EveryChild is an international development charity working to stop children growing up vulnerable and alone.
Save the Children is a large international organisation, dedicated to promoting children's rights, and providing global support and relief. Click on the link to read their comments on the extent of institutional care of children around the world.
Rethink Orphanages: better solutions for children is a cross-sector network that aims to prevent the unnecessary institutionalisation of children by shifting the way Australia engages with overseas aid and development.
Baby Bonding Thailand is an organisation based in Bangkok, that promotes baby-caregiver attachment through classes conducted by accredited and qualified practitioners. Baby Bonding Thailand staff have visited One Sky in Sangkhlaburi to provide trainings classes for families we work with.
Gift of Happiness is a foundation based in Bangkok, that provides educational comedy show productions to disadvantaged communities across Thailand. Gift of Happiness have visited One Sky on various occasions.
DrugRehab.com equips patients and families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and lead a lifelong recovery.
