The Convention on the Rights of the Child by the United Nations states that “Children have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, physically or mentally.”

For example, children should be protected from becoming the victims of child labor, human trafficking, sex slaves or victims of sexual harassment. Despite this, the trend of child sexual abuse in Thailand is increasing every year.

In 2013, there were a total of 31,966 women and children who were physically and/or sexually abused in Thailand. The main problem among children age 10-15 year old is sexual abuse. The abuser is usually an acquaintance whom the child trusts. This means there is more opportunity for abuse. The effect of the sexual abuse on young girls is both physical and mental. This gives rise to unwanted pregnancies, of which the teenage mother is becoming alarmingly younger.

Habitat for Humanity Thailand (HFH) improves the quality of Thai people’s lives through building homes and transforming communities. HFH Thailand works with like-minded partners, focusing on holistic development and sustainable change to achieve a positive and lasting impact. We believe that all young girls should have the right to proper living quarters that can protect them from sexual abuse.

“Make Her Room" Project would like to raise awareness on the issue of sexual abuse on young girls. The project helps girls to have their own private living quarter, creating a ‘safe zone’ away from sexual predators. The project aims to:

• Create awareness to the public regarding the issue of sexual abuse on children and women

• Create ‘safe zone’ for girls, protected the young girls from being sexually harassed

• Engage the public in supporting girls to have a ‘safe zone’

Every 10,760 baht to provide a safe zone for a young girl

For every baht of your contribution to Habitat for Humanity Thailand, your donation will help support ‘Girls’ Safe Zone’ project in the following ways:

Budget estimation for building a ‘safe zone’ for girl (1 room) is estimated 10,760 Baht

• 360 Bricks at 1,520 Baht

• 1 Wooden door at 3,415 Baht

• 1 Window shutter at 1,700 Baht

• 25 bags of Cement at 2,800 Baht

• Other material expenses for building a house e.g. sand, steel rod, at 1,010 Baht

• Labor costs, Management costs, and other related expenses

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