I finally found a taxi driver who said he knew where the Mercy Center Mercy Center is located in one of Bangkok ’s slum areas, I saw at least three large buildings they own. This is anything but a small orphanage, they have quite a few programs and many people depending on them. They own 33 schools in Thailand and support not only orphans but also the poor people of Klung Toey Bangkok. They have a school there and an HIV hospice, not to mention computer systems and training programs for the children and local people.
On my arrival I was greeted by Ms Prawina Sompong the communications manager for Mercy Center, she informed me that they were having a graduation ceremony and taking pictures would not be possible today. She then introduced me to Mr John Padorr from Chicago who gave me a short but informative tour of the school and hospice areas. At this time they do not have a well structured volunteer program in place, but did seem open to the idea of accepting volunteers.
The building architecture in Klung Toet is reminiscent of Camodia possibly a French influence at some point ? These buildings are beautifuly built but have not been well maintained for many years. Just from looking I would assume that this area was much more affluent in the past than it is now.
For more information their websie is located at http://www.mercycentre.org/
For more information their websie is located at http://www.mercycentre.org/
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