Education is a vital foundation that enables vulnerable children in remote communities to shape their own future. Access to equal learning opportunities not only opens the door to essential knowledge and life skills but also helps reduce social inequality, empower families, and build children’s capacity to overcome social and economic limitations sustainably.
However, according to the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), in the 2024 academic year, more than 982,304 children and youth aged 3–18 were not enrolled in formal education. This highlights a significant gap that urgently needs to be addressed to ensure every child has genuine access to quality education and a secure future.
Bangkok Christian College, in collaboration with World Vision Foundation of Thailand, has implemented the ‘One Baht a Day Savings Project’ continuously since 2008 and is now entering its 15th year in 2026. The initiative reflects the school’s commitment to promoting learning alongside social responsibility, with strong and consistent support from teachers, parents, and students over the years.
On 20 February 2026, Wanthidar Supakarapongkul, Donor Engagement Manager and representative of World Vision Foundation of Thailand, received a donation of 226,800 baht from the One Baht a Day Savings Project at Bangkok Christian College. Certificates and letters of appreciation were also presented to the school’s executives, teachers, and students to acknowledge their continued cooperation and support for child and community development. Ms Waraporn Subsomboon, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Quality Standards, Acting Director and Manager of Bangkok Christian College, represented the school at the donation handover.
The One Baht a Day Savings Project was designed to instil financial discipline, responsibility, and public-mindedness among primary school students (Grade 1–6). Through hands-on learning, students craft their own piggy banks and save at least one baht per day. The school then collects and transfers the donations to World Vision Foundation of Thailand to support children living in hardship across the country.
Ms Waraporn Subsomboon, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Quality Standards, Acting Director and Manager of the school stated:
“This project is not merely a financial activity but a process of nurturing moral values within children. Through learning the value of money, planning, and giving to help others, the children develop essential virtues. When they choose to save on their own, make their own piggy banks, and see that their small contributions can truly benefit others. It becomes an important foundation for morality and life skills in the future.”
With this year’s contribution, World Vision Foundation of Thailand will support 27 vulnerable children through the Child Sponsorship Programme. This includes assistance across multiple dimensions—education, health, and overall well-being—that form the foundation of holistic, sustainable child development. Teachers and parents have also observed that the project has improved students’ financial discipline, goal-setting, and self-esteem, as they see their small daily savings transform into concrete support for others.
The One Baht a Day Savings Project is, therefore, more than an initiative to encourage saving; it is a comprehensive learning process that integrates life skills, moral development, and social responsibility. It also reflects the vital role of Bangkok Christian College in nurturing young people to become knowledgeable, capable, and responsible citizens who contribute positively to society in the long term.
