Today, Snow White listened to Dr. Srida of ThaiHotline.org and Prosecutor Mark give insights to the harms children experience online and the current version of the Child Online Protection Act (COP Act) drafted to protect children from such harms. Dr. Srida Tantaatipanit, Director of Internet Foundation for the Development of Thailand (ThaHotline.org), shared information gathered from Thai and international research reports. She emphasized the need to act, having worked with a multidisciplinary team of experts several years ago to draft the COP Act. Mark proposes courts hear the child victim’s ..read more

Yesterday, Snow White accompanied Joel of World Childhood on a visit to meet Ms. Tarn of the Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities (CCD) for a mid-term project update. Tarn is the Deputy Director of CCD, following in her lovely parents’ footsteps. She is managing the project newly funded by World Childhood to safeguard the children in their care on-site and off-site and promote alternative care, shifting away from institutionalized care. World Childhood’s Joel guided Tarn’s team of the realistic and understanding approach they take with new NGOs and projects they fund. Snow ..read more

Yesterday, Snow White accompanied Joel of World Childhood Foundation on a visit to meet Mr. Khemachart Prakyhongmanee of the Department of Special Investigations (DSI) to discuss various child protection issues and efforts to address them. Khemachart is the Director of the Bureau of Technology and Cyber Crime. His team works on cases of serious crimes against children, particularly sexual exploitation of children online. He offered his informed suggestions on the wider scope of prevention of harm to children online and offline. World Childhood’s Joel shared their key areas of work and informed ..read more

Last week, SafeguardKids SE actively participated in a workshop hosted by the Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on the issues of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation. People genuinely interested in making a difference shared ways to more effectively work together to prevent these serious crimes and protect victims. We heard from Thai prosecutors with deep understanding of the perspectives and needs of victims, especially child victims. Closed cases and challenges were shared by DSI, US FBI, US HSI, and non-governmental organizations, like A21 Thailand and the HUG Projec ..read more

When a child experiences severe trauma, the trauma remains trapped in the various layers of the child’s being – not just the physical body – unless it is released and prevented from hijacking the child’s body, heart, mind, or spirit again. The traumatized child may react in fear or powerlessness to harmless situations. Some hyper-vigilantly look out for danger, even when no danger is present. Simply put, the child’s sense of safety has been destroyed. Trauma can program the intelligence of the physical body to protect and defend itself. When the child sees or hears the abuser approaching, the ..read more

For people who have been sexually abused as children, the life path to overcoming the trauma suffered is not a clear, straight line. Sometimes the path is a series of loops where the overall hope is progression towards peace of mind, peace of heart and maybe even to a joyful life. Some of us thrive as adults. We managed to perform well academically and secure stable jobs. We start a loving family with a trustworthy partner. But we may stumble along the way. It’s important to realize when and why we’re stumbling and to be compassionate with ourselves along the way. Some of us jump into situatio ..read more

We are proud to announce that a new form of healing technology is now available in Thailand. Research on sound healing and color healing modalities have shown positive impact on alleviating stress and trauma. The Harmonic Egg incorporates sound and light combinations to bring relief and deep relaxation to clients. Our mobile center – Euphonics IS Wellness – is currently in Phuket, Thailand. We are bringing the Harmonic Egg to Krabi from April to May and then to Bangkok from June to July 2023. Please contact us to find out our location and availability before booking your flights and accommodat ..read more

ECPAT PPSEAWA Voices of Child Survivors On 10 March 2023, ECPAT and PPSEAWA hosted an online event dedicated the voices of child survivors of sexual exploitation to better understand “their personal lived experiences with disclosure, their engagement with law enforcement mechanisms, the criminal justice process and with social services”. Snow White O. Smelser, who currently serves as a UNODC child safety advisor, shared the following during the event. Warm greetings from Thailand. Thank you, ECPAT and PPSEAWA, for honoring the voices of survivors of child sexual exploitation. This platform br ..read more

On 25 June 2022, hundreds of women business and ministerial leaders from 60 countries gathered at the Bangkok Convention Center for the closing of the 3-day Global Summit of Women. During the closing ceremony, the Vice Chairman of SafeguardKids Foundation called on women’s natural leadership ability to help keep children safe from violence online and offline. Confronting the Global Trafficking of Children by Khun Suriyon Sriorathaikul, Managing Director of Beauty Gems and Vice Chairman of SafeguardKids Foundation Thailand It’s an honor to be with you this evening. Thank you in advance for you ..read more

Trauma from childhood abuse can be released from our heart, mind, and body. Scientific research shows the significant impact energy therapies have on releasing trauma, as well as boosting immunity. Energy therapy sessions can be done either in-person or remotely to have an impact. Sponsor an energy therapy (ET) session for a child. Sponsor ET4Kids The post Sponsor an ET Session appeared first on SafeguardKids - safeguarding childhood peace of mind, strength of heart, and joy of play ..read more