Lorenzo Orphanage, located in Kud Ngong Subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province, provides care and shelter for orphans and abandoned children who are HIV-infected from their mothers, both boys and girls aged between 18 months and 10 years, from the central and eastern regions of Thailand. Although government policies and non-profit organisations are essential in assisting, the demand still exceeds the available resources. The Community Pharmacy Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, recognises the importance of and is committed to orphans, abandoned children, HIV-infected orphans, as well as children with disabilities. The Faculty aims to participate in social responsibility through instrumental support, serving as a model for community responsibility towards orphans by providing essential supplies. This will help children develop good health as a foundation for learning, intelligence, and emotional stability.
Project Coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wantana Reanmongkol, RPh.
Objectives:
- To provide essential items such as medicines, wound care supplies, and diapers for Lorenzo Orphanage, Kud Ngong Subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province.
- To promote the health and well-being of orphans to have a safe and suitable quality of life.
- To reduce the financial burden of the orphanage in terms of medical supplies and daily necessities.
- To cultivate awareness of sharing and social responsibility among the public and project participants.
- Establish cooperation networks among communities, civil society, and organisations to support underprivileged children.
Program Activities:
The Community Pharmacy Laboratory of the Faculty organises donation drives through essential goods and financial support, with additional contributions from companies to provide supplies for the orphanage. Project publicity is carried out through various channels of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Community Pharmacy Laboratory, including emails sent to faculty personnel and social media platforms such as the Facebook page “Pharmacy Faculty Drugstore, Burapha University – Community Pharmacy Laboratory.” After the donation period ends, the Faculty delivers all collected supplies and funds to Lorenzo Orphanage, Kud Ngong Subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province.
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
- Enhancing children’s health – Medicines and wound care supplies help prevent complications from common illnesses, allowing children to develop appropriately for their age.
- Reducing the orphanage’s management burden – Donated items help lower operational costs, enabling the orphanage to redirect resources toward other developmental areas such as education or handicraft activities.
- Instilling the spirit of sharing – Encourages donors to become more aware of orphan-related issues and to embrace the mindset that “a good society must help each other.”
- Building local sharing networks – Such projects serve as models for other communities in Chonburi Province and spread the concept of social responsibility for orphans to nearby areas.
- Providing equal opportunities for orphans – With access to essential supplies, children can establish a healthier foundation that positively impacts their learning, intelligence, and emotional stability.
Date of Implementation: April 1 – June 30, 2025
