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The Karen Hilltribes Trust is a community-led organisation that works to empower the Karen people living in Northern Thailand. Charity Number: 1093548

Based in York and northern Thailand

07/10/2025

The End of Buddhist Lent Day: The Faithful Way of the Karen People
On the morning of the end of Buddhist Lent, the Karen people wake up early, dress in their traditional attire, and gather at the local temple to make merit.
They chant, listen to the Dhamma, and offer meals to the monks with devotion and sincerity.
At this time, the rainy season is ending, and the weather is cool and pleasant. In many areas, this period also marks the change of the season. when people begin preparing to harvest crops from their fields and gardens.

04/10/2025

The lush forests of Mae Hong Son are home to many animals. This can include gibbons, various insects, birds, lizards and snakes!

This pictures taken my our ME Officer shows a shy little snake hiding in the bamboo. The fragile eco-system of the forests is vital to the survival of the Karen and KHT aims to reduce the number of trees being felled through our Flood Resistant Irrigation Systems.

01/10/2025

International Day of Older Persons is marked on the 1st of October. Karen elders are vital members of their communities, passing down ancestral wisdom and being the carriers of tradition and customs. They face unique challenges to their health and longevity in a harsh environment...KHT is committed to support the health and livelihoods of Karen people and ensuring Karen elders are not left behind!

29/09/2025

KHT's School Buses Project means children have a safe and reliable route to school. They are not forced to miss out on learning due to weather, road conditions or distances. Many of our buses serve Secondary and Primary schools. Can you imagine children under 10 having to wade through flooded rivers and muddy roads to get to school? Thanks to your support, over 340 Karen children and their parents do not have to worry about this and we are pleased to report our bus drivers have an excellent safety record!

Please donate today to help us keep our bus routes going.

27/09/2025

Today marks World Tourism Day!
Thailand is known for its beaches and the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, however the north of Thailand is a more serene and off-the-beaten-path adventure. Mae Hong Son is known for the Mae Hong Son Loop, the Bua Thong flower fields and lots of natural beauty, camping and also the Karen and other hilltribes.

When visiting the north, we encourage people to learn more about the Karen and ensure they are being ethical and respectful tourists. Mae Hong Son is an adventure waiting to happen for those that look beyond the usual tourist destinations!

24/09/2025

Did you know that villages across Mae Hong Son differ greatly in terms of what villagers can grow? Some villagers are naturally cooler whilst others have more highland fields...This impacts what Karen farmers choose to grow and they also decide on what to grow based on what they need as food and what will sell better. The knowledge that the Karen have of their environment and their needs is truly amazing. Too often, as consumers we take the process of growing food for granted. It takes patience, skill, knowledge, and care.

Our Livelihoods projects help the Karen build a strong foundation on which to prosper. Our projects have helped double or triple income and improve crop yields. You can help us reach more farmers by donating today!

21/09/2025

A safe and accessible toilet is something most of us take for granted. For the Karen, sanitation is not only a matter of health and dignity, but also impacts their environment and physical safety.

Through your support we can build latrine units and provide taps and hygiene training for the Karen to ensure they are not deprived of adequate sanitation. Donate today and help us do more for some of the world's most marginalised people.

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19/09/2025

KHT's water systems mean that villagers have more trust in their drinking water and are able to avoid water illnesses that may make them miss work or school. A recent analysis of our recent water systems shows that days missed due to illness fell for adults and children! Not all illnesses are water related, however this reduction and the fact that families are no longer boiling water before drinking points to success!
This is only possible with your help, and there are many more villages struggling with water poverty. Please donate today (link in bio) and help us reach more vulnerable people.

16/09/2025

Before, KHT‘s water project villagers had to walk a long way to fetch water.
Now, families in Mae Samaeng Song have clean water at home.
This gives them more time for weaving, embroidery, and other work to earn incomes and also to rest.
Most importantly, they no longer have to worry about dirty water harming their health.
All of this was made possible thanks to the support from and the hard work of our team and the villagers!
Thank you for helping improve their quality of life.

08/09/2025

Our staff travel to villages to complete assessments, surveys, water tests and also to help with the constructions of our projects. In Rainy Season, many roads are too unsafe to travel or can become completely inaccessible to cars and even to motorbikes. Many villagers have to walk to get to schools, hospitals and shops and this often means most people just stay in their villages.

This is why it is so important to ensure the Karen have access to life changing infrastructure such as water and irrigation systems. The weather is unstoppable, but your help means the Karen can mitigate its negative impact on their well-being!

Donate today and help us support remote Karen villages today!

04/09/2025

You can help us double donations!

Use Give Match to donate and share with friends, and Give Match will match your donation!

Help us bring clean water to remote villages and make a real difference!

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03/09/2025

KHT uses two forms of filters in our Water Systems. These not only clean the water of sediment and large particles of dirt, but also smaller bacterial matter such as E.Coli and coliforms. The water is then safer and cleaner and the health of the community is protected.

Water borne illnesses can be immediately severe but also take many years to slowly damage the body.

Help us build a much needed water system in a village such as Ban Auk Nua, and provide water for life! Donate and share to help us double donations! Link in bio.

Address

The Karen Hilltribes Trust, Tower House, Fishergate
York
YO104UA

Telephone

+441904373001

Website

http://www.karenhilltribes.org.uk/

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