Stories & Videos

Boo Der, an Akha mother of five, has long battled the challenges of seasonal farm work and scarce income. After joining the BSF program, she gained new skills, renewed confidence, and the chance to start a small pig-raising business. What began with three pigs has grown into a sustainable livelihood — bringing stability, dignity, and fresh hope back into her home.

Resilience is born from challenge, and hope grows where opportunity meets determination. Ayer, a devoted mother of three, joined a BSF program that gave her skills, support, and a chance to start a small pig-raising business. With hard work, she turned it into a thriving venture. Even her once-distant husband has returned to help. Ayer’s story shows how hope and opportunity can transform families and build brighter futures.

When a sudden earthquake and a medical emergency struck the Nuanjai family in Chiang Mai, Thailand, their world was turned upside down. Safety, income, and hope all seemed lost—but step by step, they began to rebuild their lives.

BSF launches two new 18-month Family Strengthening Programs in Nong Khwai and Nong Phueng, Thailand, welcoming 20 families into a journey of hope, healing, and transformation.

From trial to triumph—Namthip's home bakery is rising with hope, love, and support from BSF. 🍞❤️

ความคืบหน้าห้องน้ำหลังแรกของครอบครัวหมี่ออ ห้องน้ำหนึ่งหลังอาจดูเล็กน้อยสำหรับเรา แต่สำหรับพวกเขา มันคือจุดเริ่มต้นของการมีชีวิตที่ปลอดภัยและมั่นคงมากขึ้น

Struggling to provide for her three sons in rural Thailand, Mee-Aor had little hope for a better future—until she joined the Building Strong Families program. With support to start a small pig farm and opportunities to bond with her children, Mee-Aor’s family is now thriving. Read how one mother’s determination and a helping hand changed everything.

Persistent grandmother, Ya, and her precious granddaughter are growing in leaps and bounds as their meatball business begins to flourish.

30 new families join BSF Programs across Thailand in January 2025

Twenty-eight families have graduated from three of our 18-month programs!

We are excited to announce that through your generosity, BSF has now purchased & prepared land on which to build a new office!

Enjoy this latest BSF video and heartwarming story of Phathompong's family and how building relationships builds loving nurturing families.

A personal blog post from the BSF Director. Would you give up your child? The challenge, the hope, and how together we can bring restoration

BSF's support of previous-teen-mum Aon and her husband have led to hope and strength for the family.

Updates here on progress to reach 500 at-risk families, host more life-changing events & provide better training for BSF teams & families.

Perseverant mum-of-two welcomes BSF opportunity to start mushroom business after husband is arrested, leaving her to fend for the family.

After eleven years, the village of Pha Dang Luang has commenced its first BSF Program.

After a tragic family breakdown, Oon has found hope for her family's future as she establishes her dream seamstress business from home.

Ae and her daughters found themselves in a desperate situation, but their hope was renewed after receiving an invitation from BSF.

We love seeing lives and families transformed in our BSF programs! Please check out our latest video about Grandma Phat's inspiring family.