Our Projects

SOCIAL ENTERPRISES OF YCF

COFFEE SALES

At Youth Connect Foundation, the coffee sale income generation was started since 2014. We offer a variety of coffee such as Fine Robusta, Medium Delight, Medium Roast, Espresso Perfection and Fruity Symphony, with each purchase contributing to our mission of empowering young adults in Mae Sot. Our coffee sales play a crucial role in contributing directly to program enhancement activities, 0% loan program to staff and students, covering office maintenance costs, and promoting our coffee through students’ creative activities like photo and video contests. This comprehensive approach not only sustains our operations but also enriches the practical and creative skills of our students, fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment.

Price of Coffee

Each bag of coffee included 250 grams with the following price

Fine Robusta = 160 baht
Medium Delight = 160 baht
Espresso Perfection = 160 baht
Fruity Symphony = 170 baht
Medium Roast = 150 baht

The Picturebook Guesthouse

“Boutique on a budget… with a sustainable and socially responsible business model.”

The Picturebook Guesthouse is a social enterprise created by The Youth Connect Foundation. We are a sustainable business created in response to the growing need for employment and employability of Mae Sot youth.
We are a guesthouse with a vision: to provide the best possible services whilst also giving back to the community in which we find ourselves. We hope you enjoy the unique setting we’ve created here, and that you feel inspired by your surroundings!

The Picturebook Guesthouse and Youth Connect are supported by Child’s Dream Foundation, Thailand. Child’s Dream is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering marginalised children and youth in the Mekong Sub-Region, which includes Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. Child’s Dream achieves this by working in partnership with communities, to improve the educational and health situation for their children and youth.

elea Foundation was the financial donor, enabling Child’s Dream to build the Picturebook Guesthouse and buy the land. elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization wants to achieve sustainable, positive, tangible impact directly benefiting people challenged by the globalization process. The main emphasis is to support entrepreneurial projects focusing on poor people at the bottom of the pyramid.

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Snack Sales

Youth Connect initiated the mini snack shop in 2017 to generate income for promoting a positive and supportive work environment. A portion of our income is allocated to celebrate staff birthdays, fostering a sense of community and appreciation. To ensure a welcoming atmosphere, we plan to invest in the decoration and renovation of our snack shop. Additionally, funds from snack sale will allocate for organizing outdoor activities to strengthen team bonding and morale. This holistic approach to funding ensures that our staff feels valued and supported, enhancing the overall effectiveness of our programs.

Catering service

The catering service will operate as a part of the expansion project of microfinance for Intensive transition program and Hospitality program in 2024. As our first step, we will provide catering service for meetings at Picture book Guesthouse. Funds from the catering project will be support for skills development training, Hospitality training programs, financial assistance for students in need, and Staff benefit.

The Catering Service offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience for Youth Connect students. By providing quality catering services while nurturing students' skills and confidence, we aim to establish ourselves as a preferred choice for events in the community while supporting the development of future hospitality professionals.

SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAM YCF

Thai Evening Classes

Our evening classes are designed for those who need to use Thai in their daily lives or wish to learn it for personal growth. We offer a comprehensive introduction to the language, covering grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills. The course aims to help you engage confidently in everyday dialogues, master simple texts with ease, and gain an understanding of Thai culture and customs. Our mission is to help you communicate effectively in Thai while fostering cross-cultural appreciation and understanding. Additionally, the fees from our basic Thai language course support our main initiative, the Transition Program. This program provides training, apprenticeships, and career services to youth, helping them transition into safe, productive, and independent lives. Join us and start your journey in learning Thai today.

Short-term vocational training program

This short-term vocational training project, funded by the Japanese government, the Embassy of Japan, and the Thai-Japan Education Development Foundation, (TJEDF) aims to provide vocational training to immigrant youth and interested individuals in five border districts of Tak Province. The available courses are as follows:

1.Basic Motorcycle Repair and Electrical Repair

2.Makeup and Hairstyling

3.Coffee and Bakery

4.Thai for Communication

Each course will run for 15 days, totaling 60 hours. The curriculum is certified by the Ministry of Education, and the expert instructors are from Mae Sot Technical College.