Ubon Orphanage

Was accompanying Uncle Norman and my mother to Ubon for the opening of a new building for an orpahange for kids affected by HIV. This is in a district of Ubon Rachathani province in the Northeast of Thailand. The Orphanage is run by a Christian Thai woman.

Uncle Norman helped raise funds for the new building. It is important that they have their own piece of land as prejudiced neighbours have forced previous landlords to kick then out twice. The problem doesn't really end there as there is already unpleasant gossip among some neighbours. Envy probably plays a part as well as the new building as spanking new and beautiful. My brother was here before the construction began last year.

Not all the kids are HIV positive but their parents died of HIV and their relatives, usually elderly poverty stricken grandparents, can't look after them.

Was there too briefly to properly get to know the kids. They put up a very cute performance. Wonder when I'll be back again.