CFBT( Hat Yai)

The Christian Foundation for the Blind in Thailand "CFBT"

To provide professional services and management to the visually impaired, improving their quality of life and helping them to live in harmony with themselves and other people. The Christian Foundation  for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King "CFBT" and is registered by the Ministry of Finance has approved to be a public charity No. 174. The Christian Foundation for the Blind in Thailand offers education and rehabilitation Financial Report through 8 branches in Thailand.   Donations to the Christian Foundation of The Blind in Thailand are tax deductible from taxable income in Thailand.

          The Christian Foundation for the Blind in Thailand (Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King) was found in 1978 by Mr.Prayat Punong‐one, a blind teacher. The first thirteen students were taught and supported  by Mr.Prayat. The success of the first thirteen students bring the CFBT expand its work to all regions in Thailand and has register. Year 2009, the home for the Blind with Multiple Disabilities was changed the name to be "Ban Dek Ramintra School" on 16 May 2009 by HRH Princess Srirasm, the Royal Consort to the Crown Prince of Thailand at the opening ceremony. The home for blind with Multiple Disabilities (Bangkok Branch)  is the project of Christian Foundation for the blind in Thailand, under the Royal Patronage of Majesty.        In 1985, the foundation started with 40 blind boys and girls from the  education center for the blind in Khon Kaen. They volunteered for a walkathon and carried the banner with a message "WE STILL HAVE  HOPE",  their main purpose was to make public awareness of the abilities of  blind people to study, work, and live like other people in our society. They walked 450 kilometers from Khon Kaen to  Bangkok.          Because of this activity, the foundation received many responses from kind donors, including the Christoffel Blindenmission (CBM) from Germany, which has been most generous, and donated funds to build and staff the foundation's facilities.         In 1986, they bought a house  for the blind with multiple disabilities children. The first priority was taking care of  the blind children with multiple disabilities from the over‐crowded  government.          In 1988, five small bungalows were built to afford family‐type living, with ten children per house and a housemaster/ teacher. Food and medical care, physical and emotional rehabilitation are the primary needs targeted for the children at the home. The training is an emphasis on daily living skills, so the children can be as independent as possible (depending on the level of their physically and intellectually problems). Educational opportunities and training are also provided.          The CBM has kindly supported the project for many years, but is now helping out in neighboring countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar. Since 1997, The Multiply Handicapped Blind Children has been dependent on full support from local and private donors.         At present, the Home cares for 64 kids ranging in age from 2 to 15 years of age.  The school Home Ramintra  is for invention and development opportunities, the lack of options for seating and standing in society. This study conducted in a boarding school for students from pre‐kindergarten grade 6, aged 2 years to 16 years and then they are sent to study at the School of education of the Blind with multiple disabilities in  Lopburi until the end of grade 3.  The children which have ability to study at higher levels will have the opportunity to study in other schools of the Foundation or vocational training for blind with multiple disabilities in Nakhon Nayok.

76 moo 1 Soi Sasutham,Petchakasem 41 ,Tambon Kuanlung, Hat yai,Songkla 90110 
Tel: 074-384455, 074-384456 Fax: 074-384457 E-mail : info_kk@cfbt.or.th

Source http://cfbt.or.th/frontpage