Rice Run 5
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Rice Run 5

Help us provide 6 months of food and supplies for 90 orphans on the Thai-Myanmar border.

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Goal: €2,515(ΰΈΏ94,279 Β· $2,969)

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4

Successful Runs

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245+

Children Fed

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€6,530

ΰΈΏ244,801 Β· $7,710

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Rice Run 5

Providing 6 months of food & supplies for 90 children

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What your donation provides:

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Rice

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Cooking Oil

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Salt

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Soy Sauce

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Sugar

🦷

Toothpaste

πŸ™ Thank you to our Rice Run 4 heroes

πŸ₯‡πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Haiko€500
πŸ₯ˆπŸ‡³πŸ‡±Johan Rikhof€500
πŸ₯‰πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Giovanni€200
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Rinske Heeren€200
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈJel$177
Real Impact

See Where Your Donation Goes

Every photo tells a story of hope. These are real moments from our Rice Run 3 delivery.

65 children received 6 months of food supplies
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦ Children

65 children received 6 months of food supplies

Building connections that last beyond the delivery
πŸ’œ Connection

Building connections that last beyond the delivery

A moment of joy during delivery day
🍦 Joy

A moment of joy during delivery day

Sharing happiness together
😊 Together

Sharing happiness together

Loading supplies for the journey to Bilay House
🚚 Loading

Loading supplies for the journey to Bilay House

Your donations turned into truckloads of hope
πŸ“¦ Delivery

Your donations turned into truckloads of hope

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Full Transparency

How It Works

A simple, transparent process from your donation to the children's meals

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You Donate

Choose any amount in EUR, USD, or THB. Every baht goes directly to suppliesβ€”no overhead, no admin fees.

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We Shop

We bulk-buy rice, oil, hygiene products, and essentials at local wholesale markets for maximum value.

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We Deliver

We load up the truck and drive to the orphanage ourselves, documenting every step with photos and video.

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Kids Eat

80+ children receive 6 months of provisions. You receive full documentation within one week.

βœ“100% to supplies
βœ“Photo & video proof
βœ“Receipt transparency
βœ“3 successful runs
Meet the Team

The People Behind CharityRiceRuns

Every donation is personally handled by our small team. No overhead, no bureaucracy - just real people helping real children.

Giovanni van Dam

Giovanni van Dam

Founder & Organizer

Dutch expat living in Thailand who founded CharityRiceRuns in 2024. Personally manages every donation and delivers supplies directly to orphanages.

Dr. Mowae Apisuttipanya

Dr. Mowae Apisuttipanya

Medical Partnerβ€’ MD, BSBC

MD, BSBC. Karen refugee camp survivor who became a doctor and founded Be Well Child Care Foundation. Provides medical oversight and local coordination.

Bilay

Bilay

Orphanage Director

Karen refugee living with polio who founded Bilay House Orphanage. Cares for 65 children who have lost their parents or fled violence in Myanmar.

Your Impact

Calculate What You Can Provide

See exactly what your donation buysβ€”from rice to hygiene supplies

Supply Calculator
See exactly what your donation provides for 90 children
90
Children Supported
1
Month
278.1
kg Rice
57
Hygiene Items

Supplies for All 90 Children - 1 Month

Item
Qty
ΰΈΏ THB
€ EUR
$ USD
🍚Rice
278.1 kg
ΰΈΏ6,270
€167.25
$197.49
πŸ«’Cooking Oil
17.1 liter
ΰΈΏ805
€21.46
$25.34
πŸ§‚Salt
7.2 kg
ΰΈΏ65
€1.73
$2.04
πŸ₯’Soy Sauce
13.5 liter
ΰΈΏ466
€12.44
$14.68
🍯Sugar
7.2 kg
ΰΈΏ214
€5.71
$6.75
🦷Toothpaste
16.2 tube
ΰΈΏ533
€14.21
$16.78
🧼Soap
27.0 bar
ΰΈΏ248
€6.60
$7.80
🩹Sanitary Pads
6.3 pack
ΰΈΏ689
€18.39
$21.71
🧴Dish Soap
7.2 liter
ΰΈΏ184
€4.90
$5.78
πŸŒ€Standing Fan
1.8 unit
ΰΈΏ1,857
€49.53
$58.48
🍳Cooking Set
180g
ΰΈΏ883
€23.55
$27.81
🧳Medical Bag
360g
ΰΈΏ198
€5.28
$6.24
πŸ’§Electrolytes
18.9 sachet
ΰΈΏ113
€3.00
$3.54
🩹First Aid Kit
180g
ΰΈΏ262
€6.99
$8.25
πŸ’ŠMedications
180g
ΰΈΏ291
€7.75
$9.16
πŸ““Notebooks
180.0 book
ΰΈΏ1,770
€47.22
$55.76
πŸ–ŠοΈPens
46.8 pen
ΰΈΏ155
€4.13
$4.88
✏️Pencils
60.3 pencil
ΰΈΏ183
€4.87
$5.75
🧹Erasers
34.2 piece
ΰΈΏ90
€2.40
$2.83
πŸ”§Sharpeners
15.3 piece
ΰΈΏ120
€3.19
$3.77
πŸ“Rulers
15.3 piece
ΰΈΏ150
€4.01
$4.73
🎨Colored Pencils
3.6 set
ΰΈΏ169
€4.51
$5.33
TOTAL
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ΰΈΏ15,713
€419.13
$494.90

100% of every donation goes directly to supplies

No overhead, no administrative fees, no salaries

Prices based on current campaign costs β€’ Exchange rates may vary

Child enjoying ice cream
Our Mission
"Every child deserves the security of knowing where their next meal comes from."
GV

Giovanni van Dam

Founder, Charity Rice Runs

Moments That Matter

Every delivery creates memories that last a lifetime

Making friends

Making friends

Happy faces

Happy faces

Simple joys

Simple joys

Delivery day excitement

Delivery day excitement

Latest Success

Rice Run 4: Mission Accomplished

€2,458 (ΰΈΏ92,133 Β· $2,902) raised β€’ 30 donors β€’ 180 days of provisions

Rice Run 4 Success

80

Children Fed

180

Days of Food

ΰΈΏ65,239

€1,740 Β· $2,055

Spent on Supplies

ΰΈΏ26,894

€717 Β· $847

Saved for Next Run

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Where Your Donations Go

The Orphanages We Support

We partner directly with orphanages on the Thai-Myanmar border, caring for children who are mostly conflict orphans - victims of the ongoing Karen conflict.

Learn about the Karen conflict β†’
Bilay House Orphanage
Conflict Orphans

Bilay House Orphanage

πŸ“ Thai-Myanmar Border

70

Children

Founded and run by Bilay, a Karen refugee living with polio who has dedicated his life to caring for children who have lost their parents or fled violence in Myanmar. Despite limited resources and physical challenges, Bilay provides a safe haven where 65 traumatized children find safety, education, and love. The orphanage houses children who are mostly conflict orphans - victims of the ongoing Karen conflict that has displaced millions.

Current Needs

Rice, cooking oil, seasonings, hygiene supplies (soap, toothpaste), sanitary pads for girls, medical supplies, occasional kitchen equipment

Why are they conflict orphans? β†’
Samson House Orphanage
Conflict Orphans

Samson House Orphanage

πŸ“ Mae Sot Area

20

Children

πŸ‘§ 3 girlsπŸ‘¦ 12 boys

This small orphanage cares for 15 migrant refugee children from Myanmar - 3 girls and 12 boys. The caretaker focuses on providing basic necessities: rice and solid food are the primary needs. Kitchen supplies are also appreciated. These children are conflict orphans who have been displaced by the ongoing violence in Myanmar.

Current Needs

Rice, basic solid food, kitchen supplies

Why are they conflict orphans? β†’
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Ready to Make a Difference?

Your donation today feeds children tomorrow. Every donor receives full photo and video documentation within one week of delivery.

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