They work to help the children and communities of the many slums of Bangkok. Together with their neighbors in the slums they create simple-but-progressive solutions that touch the lives of thousands of the poor every day. They build and operate schools, improve family health and welfare, protect street children’s rights, combat the AIDS crisis, respond to daily emergencies, and offer shelter to orphans, to street children, and to children and adults with AIDS. The year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Mercy Centre, and AN2R 2023 will be provide a wonderful opportunity to mark this incredible milestone.

Father Joe Maier, C.Ss.R. Co-founder and Chairman Human Development Foundation

Father Joseph Maier has lived among the poor in Thailand and Laos since 1967. He settled in Bangkok in the early ’70s, where he served as the priest to a small Catholic parish in the slaughterhouse neighborhood of Klongtoey. In 1973, together with Sister Maria Chantavorodom, Father Joe started the Human Development Foundation for his poor neighbors of all religions. Father Joe holds advanced degrees in Theological Studies and Urban Planning as well as an honorary doctorate in Social Administration from Thammasart University. He still lives in Klong Toey where his work here first began.

Father Joe Maier, C.Ss.R.
Co-founder and Chairman
Human Development Foundation

Father Joseph Maier has lived among the poor in Thailand and Laos since 1967. He settled in Bangkok in the early ’70s, where he served as the priest to a small Catholic parish in the slaughterhouse neighborhood of Klongtoey. In 1973, together with Sister Maria Chantavorodom, Father Joe started the Human Development Foundation for his poor neighbors of all religions. Father Joe holds advanced degrees in Theological Studies and Urban Planning as well as an honorary doctorate in Social Administration from Thammasart University. He still lives in Klong Toey where his work here first began.

THANK YOU MESSAGE

Dear Khun Ja,

Thank you for organising such a great concert and for inviting our Mercy friends and families to be a part of this fantastic event. Your event has added to a great memorable moment in our lives. There is a great takeaway from the concert and this has been all possible because of you and your efforts. You’re so gracious and generous with your time to do what you did.

Such success would’ve been unthinkable without your and the other volunteers’ participation, and so we are writing to express our deep gratitude for your unwavering dedication to the Mercy Centre. Your continued support means the world to us and to those we serve. Together, we can continue making a difference, empowering individuals to break free from the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you and everyone behind the scenes to all the sponsors, donors, and volunteers for helping our community.

We thank you for your compassion, we look forward to continuing to work together!

With much gratitude,

Usanee Janngeon and the Mercy team
Executive Director
Human Development Foundation

Message from Father Joseph Maier:

Dear Khun Ja

Me too. To thank you. Our kids were glorious …. Beautiful and at first, they were so very scared…. As they had never performed at this level before.

Thank you for making that happen. So, I, humbly with our fabulous staff who lead us – thank you and pray for you. And now that things have settles down a bit,

Our children …. As you know … are always somewhat “cheeky” have already asked us … when can we do this all again !!! And we told them: we are not sure, but I am sure there will be another chance for you to be on the big stage…

Prayers & Respect
Fr. Joe & all of us