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Our hearts go out to Geng and Nut, who have tragically lost everything in a devastating house fire.

Ai Ror is a man from our local village. When the HANDS team visited, we noticed he was unwell and that his bathroom lacked proper lighting, so we installed solar lights to make it safer and more comfortable.

The Hands team are really enjoying growing and eating our lovely, healthy vegetables! It's amazing to see the progress and taste the freshness straight from the garden. We're also experimenting with new produce to see what grows best in our polytunnels — lots of exciting things to come!

Nong Tee's dad has worked tirelessly to build a small 2-room home for his family. In between work and caring for Nong Tee - block by bock he has built a humble but safe shelter.

On 30th August, Callum will be taking on an amazing (and very brave!) challenge – a skydive in aid of HANDS. This is a real challenge for Callum, as he's actually afraid of heights – which makes his commitment and courage even more inspiring. He's stepping far outside his comfort zone to help make a difference in the lives of others....

What a wonderful evening in support of our village water filtration project.

Imagine wanting an education this much.

Grandma Kai is blind and, for many years, cared lovingly for her husband after he suffered a stroke. We previously supported the family by helping to renovate their home to make it safer and more accessible.

Mr Somkiat does whatever work he can find. Often, when we visit, he's out working. On those days, we leave a meal hanging on the doorpost, so he knows he's not forgotten.It's a simple gesture — but it's a reminder that compassion, consistency and care really do matter.

HANDS staff, Som and Jom, recently attended a two‑day workshop at Echo Asia, learning about biochar, water filtration and how agricultural waste can be transformed into practical, long‑term solutions that benefit both the land and the community. An inspiring step toward more sustainable futures.