Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation

The Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation:
Changing the Lives of Children

“Education is a gift that stays with you forever. You can’t sell it and nobody can take it away from you. It is the best way for us to give back to this island that has been so good to us.”
—Tom McNamara, Founder of the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation

Our Mission: The Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation works to improve the economic opportunities and life chances of young people, by funding and implementing high quality, practical English language education in government schools on Phuket Island.

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As a favorite of tourists and expatriates of many nationalities from around the world, Phuket is a place where English is widely spoken. However, on Phuket, as in most of Thailand, few Thais speak English very well. Accordingly, most high paying jobs and upper management positions on the island are dominated by foreigners. Fewer local Thais can earn a salary to match the rising cost of living on Phuket and as a result, many leave their home to find work in Bangkok. Among our practical goals is to help Thai youth become capable and confident English speakers so that they can secure well-paying employment, remain close to their families on Phuket, and ultimately begin to assume the reigns of commerce and industry, as well as their rightful claim to the inheritance of Phuket Island itself.

Our belief is that a language program that emphasizes conversation and shifts the focus away from rote memorization will allow Thai children to meet with greater success in learning the English language. Please consider the possibilities our foundation has to offer the island community of Phuket while browsing through this website. We are extremely grateful for your consideration of our young, but dedicated foundation.

Thank you for your support.