About Be Well Childcare Foundation
Dedicated to providing life-changing medical care for children in need across Thailand.
Who We Are
We Work to Bring Life-Changing Medical Care to Children in Thailand
The Be Well Child Care Foundation is a nonprofit organization working alongside the Be Well Medical Center in Hua Hin, Thailand. We are dedicated to providing specialized medical care for children in need, focusing on urgent and complex cases that require immediate attention.
Every Child Deserves a Chance
At the Be Well Child Care Foundation, we believe that every child has the right to quality medical care. Our foundation works to bridge the gap between underprivileged families and the medical resources they need.
Through collaborative efforts with medical professionals, volunteers, and generous donors, we provide comprehensive care that includes diagnostics, surgeries, treatments, and long-term follow-up care.
Our Purpose
Our Mission and Objectives
Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality medical care to children in Thailand who face life-threatening or chronic medical conditions. We work closely with hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals to ensure every child receives the treatment they need.
Our objectives include identifying children in need of urgent medical care, coordinating with medical professionals to deliver specialized treatments, and providing ongoing support through follow-up care and rehabilitation.
How We Work
Our Approach to Treatment and Care
Identify
We identify children in need through referrals from families, communities, and medical professionals.
Diagnose
Our medical team conducts comprehensive diagnostics to understand each child's condition and needs.
Treat
We coordinate specialized medical treatments, surgeries, and therapies for each child.
Follow Up
We provide ongoing care, rehabilitation, and support to ensure long-term recovery and health.
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
Compassion
We approach every case with empathy and care, putting the needs of children first.
Transparency
We maintain full accountability in our operations and ensure donors know exactly where their support goes.
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do, building trust with our community.
Collaboration
We work with medical professionals, communities, and partners to maximize our impact.
Our Impact
Who We Help
We support children in Thailand who require life-saving or specialized medical care. Our focus includes children from underserved communities, migrant families, and those who otherwise lack access to quality healthcare.
From complex surgeries to ongoing treatments and rehabilitative therapy, our foundation ensures that no child is left behind when it comes to their health and well-being.
Expert Guidance
Our Medical Advisory Team
Our Medical Advisory Team provides expert guidance to ensure the highest quality of care for every child we support. These professionals bring decades of experience in various medical specialties.
Your Trust Matters
Privacy and Confidentiality
We take the privacy and confidentiality of the children and families we serve very seriously. All medical information and personal details are handled with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
The names used on our website are pseudonyms to protect the identity of the children. Photos are shared only with the explicit consent of the families involved.
Meet Our Team
Our Leadership Team
Manussawee ("Aun") Emanuel
President and Director
Aun is a nurse and managing partner with over 15 years of experience in clinical care and management. She co-founded Be Well Medical Center and leads the foundation's mission to provide life-changing care to children.
Dr. Mowae Apisuttipanya
Team Leader (Deputy President)
Dr. Mowae is a General Practitioner with a background in microbiological research. As a former refugee, he is passionate about giving back to the community and ensuring access to healthcare for underserved children.
Wantida ("Bow") Sodcham
Secretary
Bow is a Registered Nurse dedicated to coordinating care and supporting the foundation's mission to improve children's health and wellbeing.
Dr. Paemika Pidchayathanakorn
Treasurer
Dr. Paemika is a General Practitioner and MBA graduate with extensive experience in clinical care, operational management, and family medicine. She ensures the foundation's financial transparency and impact.
Medical Advisory Team
Dr Gerard Smit
Chairman & Coordinator
Dr. Smit, a family medicine specialist from Utrecht University, ran his own practice near Rotterdam until retirement. He taught family medicine at Erasmus University from 1981 to 2006 and served as Chairman of his regional Family Doctors Association for six years. Now based in Hua Hin, Dr. Smit advises the Charity.
Christiane Geyskens
Team Member
Christine, with a background rooted in tourism and a lifelong commitment to charity, joined Be Well Child Care Foundation after witnessing the impactful work at Bamboo School. Inspired by Dr. Mowae and the team, she supports the foundation's mission to provide essential care for orphans in need.
Working Together
Charity Partners
Catherine
Founder of the Bamboo School
Catherine, affectionately known as "Mo Cat," is a New Zealander who has dedicated over 20 years to caring for marginalized children near the Thai-Myanmar border. After a challenging personal journey, she embraced her calling to provide education, healthcare, and a home for abandoned and vulnerable children. Starting with just a tent and a vision, the Bamboo School has since supported over 500 children.
Mr. Bilay
Founder of Bilay House Orphanage
Mr. Bilay, a compassionate leader, has dedicated his life to caring for stateless and orphaned children in Thailand. Despite being unable to walk due to polio, his resilience and faith have shaped his mission. After growing his passion for service at the Bamboo School, he founded Bilay House Orphanage in Ratchaburi with just four children in a bamboo house. Today, it shelters over 50 children, providing a home, education, and life skills.
Your Donations Go Directly to Medical Care
Every contribution you make goes directly toward providing life-saving medical care for children in need. Together, we can make a difference.
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