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Team Puhada

Puhada began by the grace of God—it has never been about our human abilities.

Conceptualised in 2008 as a means for Thai women to earn much-needed income for their families in Chiang Mai, Puhada supports mainly single mothers who face difficulties in making ends meet.

In particular, they struggle to find work that pays a decent wage, while at the same time allowing them to take care of their children and household needs. In fact, many of their incomes fall well below the minimum wage set by the Thai government—a paltry 320 baht (roughly S$14) per day.

Beyond just encouraging and praying for these women in need, the primary aim was to help them out practically by finding jobs for them. Initially, jobs were sought for and recommended to these ladies on several occasions, but not many were suitable for them because of the family circumstances they were in.

Another alternative was to buy food for them or give them some money, but that was unsustainable in the long run. Yet, the burden that God had placed on our hearts was too great to ignore.

Hence, we thought that if they could be provided with jobs, they would be able to earn their own income and take care of their families more sustainably. In return, they would also be able to bless those around them.

Having learned to sew at a young age, many of these women are already skilled in the art of embroidery and stitching, and were delighted to be able to put their talents to good use at Puhada.

They were delighted to be able to put their talents to good use at Puhada.

By the grace of God, He has continued to pave the way for Puhada on both the production front and the customers’ end, enabling us to offer high-quality products based on our customers’ needs. We thank God for all our customers, and brothers and sisters in Christ, for supporting Puhada since the very beginning.

It humbles us to know that God multiplies the little that we have for His people and His ministries, and all we have to do is to continue to be faithful with the little that we have.

May God continue to encourage us to spur one another on to love and good deeds. “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17

Puhada products

Testimonies

My name is Mae Pon, and I have been a seamstress with Puhada since 2015. I am a single mother with two sons, and have an elderly mother at home whom I have to take care of.

As I have to be home all the time, it is difficult for me to find a suitable job, hence leading to some financial difficulties.

Thank God for the consistent work from Puhada, which has helped my family in the past several years.

I also give thanks for this period of time, where the stresses of life are gradually being lifted from me. My elder son has graduated and is now serving God in church.

My second son’s health has not been good in the past year, but he’s stronger now, and is entering University next year.

Mae Pon

Mae Pon

My name is Puu. I am a part-time seamstress with Puhada, as well as a housekeeper for families. I thank God for being able to earn extra income from Puhada, especially in the early days when I separated from my husband, who was abusive and adulterous.

My son has also been accepted into the foundation’s hostel, and is able to study in a better environment now. My worries have lessened and I am beginning to be able to deal with my problems better, holding on to the hope I have in Christ.

Puu

Puu

Pray with us!

THANK GOD for sustaining us through difficult times.

PRAY for perseverance and faithfulness in the work we have been given to do.

PRAY that our ladies and community will see and experience daily the genuine love and touch from God through working with us.

PRAY that each of us in the team will be able to discern God’s direction, and walk in it together.

About Puhada

Puhada was started as a way for Thai women to earn much-needed income for their families in Chiang Mai, many of whom are single mothers who face difficulties in making ends meet.

Visit puhada.com to view the products made by our ladies!

Puhada products