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Along with our Thailand-based partner, the Integrated Tribal Development Foundation, we work to empower the Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand in their path out of poverty
Get Involved
We invite you to join our community of like-minded staff, donors, ambassadors, partners and the villagers we empower to end poverty for the Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand. There are many ways you can become part of this community and to help expand it.
Here are a few:
- Purchase handicrafts from the Hands To Heart online store.
- Volunteer for events such as our yearly golf tournament and/or at various handicraft fairs.
- Host your own fundraising campaign. We provide the campaign page so you can track your progress.
- Purchase hill tribe grown Lanna Coffee.
- Form a Mission or Project Volunteer Group – We welcome groups interested in working alongside Integrated Tribal Development Foundation staff and villagers in water, agricultural, education, health or micro-enterprise development projects.
- Donate to one of our change making programs.
- Contact us if you don’t see your idea here!
About Us
Who We Are
What We Do
Debbie Tingley
Steve Jenkins
The Ripple Effect
The Ripple Effect: How One Drop Transforms A Generation In Northern Thailand
In the remote, mist-covered mountains of Northern Thailand, life for the hill tribes has long been defined by a relentless cycle. For generations, the lack of basic infrastructure has trapped families in a "survival-first" mindset. However, we believe that change...
Gratitude for Golfers: See what happened at the CBMC/Lanna 2025 Golf Classic!
2025 CBMC/Lanna Annual Golf Tournament On the morning of April 14, 2025, a dedicated team of board members and volunteers came together, energized and ready to launch our Annual CBMC/Lanna Golf Tournament. With a pristine green stretching out under a vibrant blue sky...
More Than a Trip: The True Power of Short-Term Missions
Short-term mission trips are generally defined as missions lasting less than one year. While a year may feel like a long time to be away from home, in the grand scheme of projects and impact, it’s relatively brief. Yet, a lot can happen in a short amount of time!...