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=== Baan Unrak Children's Home === | === Baan Unrak Children's Home === | ||
The children's home was founded in 1991 as a home for orphans and destitute children. It is currently home to over 140 children, as well as several single mothers. All of the mothers and 80% of the children at Baan Unrak are refugees from | The children's home was founded in 1991 as a home for orphans and destitute children. It is currently home to over 140 children, as well as several single mothers. All of the mothers and 80% of the children at Baan Unrak are refugees from Myanmar (or Burma) which borders the district. | ||
The children are taught to lead a vegetarian lifestyle and practice meditation and yoga regularly. Besides receiving an education, they are engaged in various holistic activities such as gardening, art, music and dance. | The children are taught to lead a vegetarian lifestyle and practice meditation and yoga regularly. Besides receiving an education, they are engaged in various holistic activities such as gardening, art, music and dance. | ||