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Austrian Ambassador visits CPDC

Mr. and Mrs. Peterlik took time to learn about the life of the children at the center and the developments that had taken place at CPDC since the Ambassador’s last visit. They were shown around the compound, inspecting the new Mushroom Farm and the inside of the girl’s houses. Meanwhile their children had a great time, joining the CPDC’s…

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Pre-Christmas evening reception

The residence was strung with fairy lights and had a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The Mahidol Univeristy performed a collection of German and French carols and created a joyfull christmas atmosphere. The dirndl wearing waitresses served stollen, bratwurst buns, baked apples and all other manner of finger foods. It was lovely to see all the children so at ease,…

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Friendship between Schools for the Deaf in Germany and Pattaya

Sandra Werner-Kreßmann, a dedicated pedagogue for the hearing and visually impaired and her students from the vocational school have maintained active contact via e-mail with the children from Sotpattana School for the Deaf. They have also been sending pictures and letters back and forth to learn about each others cultures. Despite the short period of time, the German students…

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French Delegation cuts ribbon on final Girl’s House at CPDC

The house was built under the Baron’s patronage and in honor of his 80th birthday, not only is he the founder of the Pattaya Orphanage Trust in London but also of ‘Les Amis de L’Orphelinat de Pattaya en France’.   All children and personnel at CPDC were honoured to welcome Mr. Didier Moly,Chief Executive and his two deputies Mrs….

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Community Support for the CPDC

The center was visited by a group of locals who generously provided the children and adults with a lovely lunch that was enjoyed very much by everybody.   A team of doctors and nurses headed by Dr. Charn Phanyaboon from Mith-Mitree Medical Center also visited the center to offer their help. The visit was under the initiative of Mr….

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Japanese Task Force joins CPDC in the Fight against Human Trafficking

The task force, which is a collaboration of several Japanese ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and National Police Agency, has been focusing on human trafficking in South East Asia. A delegation of 10 Japanese representatives visited the Child Protection and Development Center on Tuesday, the 8th of February. The gentlemen were impressed by the…

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UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Mira Sorvino visits the CPDC

Her visit to our center was not the first time for Mrs. Sorvino to show a strong interest in the problem of human trafficking. In fact she has been campaigning with the UNODC in different nations and will soon be staring in a movie about child victims of trafficking. We highly appreciate her visit as well as her help…

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US Marine Band electrifies Children and Visitors at CPDC

In spite of the occasionally rainy and stormy weather and the national elections taking place on the same day, we were most happy to welcome many good friends from Pattaya and the nearby communities to join the concert. The CPDC’s children got company from Pattaya’s slums areas and also several charity organizations, namely the Baan Jing Jai, Mercy Center,…

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