Ripple Effect
We believe lasting change begins with a single drop of clean water. That drop creates a ripple effect—opening doors to education, creating opportunities for sustainable income, and empowering communities with the hope needed to break the cycle of poverty.
The Ripple Effect is where we share the stories behind that transformation. Through updates from the field, community successes, volunteer experiences, and program insights, you’ll see how lives are being changed and how every act of generosity creates waves of impact that reach far beyond a single village.
Hope Giving Education
Education: The Ripple Effect of Hope Every lasting transformation begins with opportunity. For the Hill Tribe communities of Northern Thailand, access to clean water and sustainable livelihoods can open the first doors out of poverty. But education helps ensure that...
The Hands To Heart Women’s Cooperative Annual Program Impact Report
As I reflect on this past year, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t numbers, it’s people.Women gathered in their homes. Laughter shared. Stories told in quiet moments. And as I think of them, I think of you, because this work is not just a program, it’s...
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!...
Board Member Highlight: Megan’s Lanna Story
Welcome, Megan Jacobsen, to our team! More than 12 years ago, a simple connection through her life group leader, and now fellow Lanna Foundation board member, Jessie Thiesen, set Megan on a path she never could have anticipated. That introduction to the foundation and...
Board Member Highlight: Hannah’s Lanna Story
Welcome, Hannah Brooks, to our team! Introducing our newest board member, Hannah Brooks, whose journey with the Lanna Foundation began through a long-standing friendship. Having known Debbie Tingley, Lanna’s Hands To Heart Director, for over thirty years, Hannah was...
Board Member Highlight: Scott’s Lanna Story
Welcome, Scott Carolan, to our team! We are thrilled to welcome our newest board member to the Lanna Foundation! His journey with us began years ago when he first encountered the incredible work of Integrated Tribal Development Foundation (ITDF) while serving on staff...
See Pon’s Story: Faith, Resilience, and the Power of Education (4/4)
A Teachers Growth and Gratitude As the new school year began, See Pon stepped into her teaching role filled with a blend ofexcitement and uncertainty. The unfamiliar methods of “mind-mapping” and the “projectapproach” felt daunting, leaving her often confused and...
See Pon’s Story: Faith, Resilience, and the Power of Education (3/4)
Upon completing middle school, See Pon was granted a second ITDF scholarship, enabling her to pursue a high school education. This opportunity ignited a desire within her to give back, inspired by her challenges. She envisioned returning to her village to uplift...
See Pon’s Story: Faith, Resilience, and the Power of Education (2/4)
In 2006, the Ma Oh Jo village witnessed a groundbreaking moment when the ITDF began construction on a primary school. Completed in May 2008, the school opened its doors to See Pon and many other children in the village, providing a new path to education. Starting...
See Pon’s Story: Faith, Resilience, and the Power of Education (1/4)
See Pon grew up in the remote village of Ma Oh Jo as the eldest of three daughters. While herfamily life was more stable and close-knit than many in the village, which struggled with issueslike drugs and broken homes, it wasn't easy growing up in a village where you...