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We will be welcoming Margaret (Margie) Grainger and Jessica (Jess) Chilver from the Hand to Hand Foundation, an organization that has become a lifeline for vulnerable children and families in Pattaya. Margie will be returning to Australia permanently on 9 September 2026, and leadership of the foundation will transition to Jess will share her vision for the future.

Margie, originally from Australia, has lived in Thailand for 29 years. Her journey began in international education, but in 1998 her life took a profound turn when she became a Christian and felt called to serve children who were poor, exploited, and in desperate need of food, education, and shelter.

Her mission was never to remove children from their families, but to strengthen families so they could care for their own children with dignity.

In 2009, Margie stepped out of teaching and founded the Hand to Hand Foundation with nine children, no funding, and no roadmap. With the support of two Thai colleagues, Pai and Mon, the foundation was officially registered in 2010. Today, Hand to Hand supports approximately 250 families, providing food, education, housing, medical care, clothing, job training, and ongoing social support. The team also works closely with social welfare and police to protect vulnerable children, and they make regular visits to local lockups and hospitals.

During their presentation, Margie will outline the many ministries Hand to Hand provides. This is an opportunity to learn how Hand to Hand is transforming lives — and how you can make a difference through your time, financial support, or second‑hand donations. Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt presentation from two women dedicated to bringing hope where it is needed most.

For more about Hand to Hand, click here to view a documentary video prepared by our own Dr. Ren Lexander, PhD.  Click here for the Pattaya Mail article about Margie's departure, Jess's work with the Foundation.  Click here to visit Hand-to-Hand's website. 

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