Established in Bangkok in December 2000, Goodwill Group is a private, non-religious Thai foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged Thai women via free skills training and career services. In addition to being a place to learn new skills, Goodwill Group is a community center where young women can come and seek advice and empowerment from the teachers and each other.

Utilizing a highly-skilled volunteer teaching corps, Goodwill provides quality free English training. Computer skills classes, vocational training and job placement assistance are also available here.

Their volunteer-based operating model allows them to help quite a few at a very reasonable cost.

The Annika Linden Foundation has been able to assist Goodwill in its invaluable work by providing an 8-unit networked computer lab as well as staff.

We are pleased to be able to help this fledgling organization leverage its already significant resources and increase its value to its students.

New branch opening in Ubon Ratchathani province

Goodwill had its new branch opening in Ubon Ratchathani in Isaan province on August 24, 2011, as many of the women who came to Goodwill- are from this province. The vision of Goodwill is to extend help and opportunity not only to disadvantaged women who migrate to work in Bangkok, but also to prepare and educate young women in their original villages.

The new location is wonderful. The office and workshop areas are set up and the three spacious classrooms have desks, whiteboards and wireless internet. The computer lab is equipped with 10 PCs.

 Our new branch located at: 1 Surapol Road, Tambon Naimuang, Amphoe Muang Ubon Ratchathani 34000

Life Inspiration Project, supported by Starbucks Thailand and ALF

This project is supported by Starbucks but staffing is paid for by the ALF. The purpose of this project is to inspire women to take on a new career path in small enterprise. A number of workshops have been held. The result was a satisfactory and there was a possibility to continue with phase two on product development and finding market channel. On October 16th, the last activity of the ‘Life Inspiration Project’ which assist in developing their enterprenuerial skills.

In October 2011, a product contest was held whereby the participants’ products were evaluated by a panel of judges.

To find out more about Goodwill: www.goodwillbangkok.org

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Goodwill Group Foundation