Faphet: A New Beginning, A Brighter Future

“On my first day, I felt lonely. I missed my family very much,” he remembers. “But the way the home welcomed me—with warmth, understanding, and care—gave me hope that this could really be a new beginning.”

That hope grew stronger when he saw something unforgettable: a group of riders from Hands Across the Water cycling 800 kilometres to raise funds for children they hadn’t even met.

“It was the first time I felt like someone believed in me,” Faphet says. “That moment stayed with me. It reminded me that maybe life really could change.”
And it did.

Through Hands, Faphet gained access to education, life skills, and opportunities he once thought were out of reach. But more than that, he gained confidence, purpose, and a sense of worth.

“Not just one thing changed—everything changed,” he reflects. “I became stronger, more capable, and more determined than I ever thought possible. Hands and BTN helped me see that I matter.”

Years later, Faphet returned—not as a child needing support, but as a young adult ready to give back. Today, he helps care for the next generation at Baan Than Namchai, passing on the same love and belief he once received.

“I never thought I would be someone who gave. As a child, I had almost nothing. But now I’ve returned to offer what I can. It means everything to me.”

For Faphet, Hands and Baan Than Namchai aren’t just organisations—they’re family. And that word means something much deeper now.

“Family isn’t just who you’re related to. It’s the people who see your worth, who walk beside you through every high and low, and who never give up on you. That’s what I’ve found here.”