Foundation for the Rehabilitation and Development of Children and Family (FORDEC)
History and Background
FORDEC Foundation was inspired by Dr. Amporn Wattanawong following the 1997 economic crisis, which severely affected families, children, and elderly people who were unable to support themselves. Using personal funds, Dr. Amporn established the foundation on February 14, 1998, coinciding with Valentine's Day, to extend love and opportunities to underprivileged children and those in need, regardless of nationality or religion.
Dr. Amporn's life journey began with hardship; orphaned and homeless from a young age, he overcame numerous challenges through perseverance and a thirst for knowledge. This enabled him to transform his life and dedicate himself to helping others avoid similar fates. His achievements and merits have been recognized with royal decorations, honorary awards, and honorary doctorates from abroad.
Today, Dr. Amporn continues to serve as the Chairperson of the foundation and leads a simple life in retirement, while remaining committed to social work with the goal of creating better opportunities and a brighter future for underprivileged children and families in Thailand.
Organizational Vision
To be a charitable and public-benefit organization providing support to underprivileged individuals and those facing hardships, regardless of nationality or religion. We uphold the principles of doing good together, being honest with donors, sincere with beneficiaries, managing operations with quality, and serving with a loving heart.
Mission
To provide services, rehabilitation, promotion, development, and support for underprivileged children and youth, disadvantaged families, the elderly, and those facing hardships, so they can improve their quality of life physically and mentally, achieve a level of self-reliance, and develop into valuable citizens for society in the future.
Organizational Values
Goals
- To provide assistance, welfare, and support for the development of underprivileged or disadvantaged children and youth, such as neglected children (from low-income families, abandoned, orphaned, homeless, children in slums or construction worker families, and children in highland areas), children with disabilities, children affected by HIV/AIDS, children with inappropriate behavior, and children whose rights are violated, through various programs, activities, networks, and child protection initiatives.
- To promote and support moral, ethical, and virtuous development for children and youth.
- To provide assistance and social welfare for underprivileged families and those struggling in life, helping them gain opportunities, improve their quality of life, and uphold human dignity for themselves and their family members.
- To conduct public-benefit activities in collaboration with other charitable organizations and/or government and private agencies.
Operational Methods
We recruit child sponsors to support the Child Sponsorship Project: Nurturing and DevelopmentFor Their Survival and Safety for children aged 2.56 years, and the Child Sponsorship Project: Educational SupportBuilding Their Future for children aged 718 years. With a donation of only 30 Baht per day, 900 Baht per month, or 10,800 Baht per academic year, you can help a child in difficult circumstances develop appropriately for their age and gain access to education. Sponsorship can be made in the name of an individual or organization for any desired duration. Sponsors may visit the child and correspond via letters, and the child will report to the sponsor at least twice a year.
