Thankyou Blog

Childbirth in Rural Nepal - Restoring Dignity and Giving Hope for a Better Future

Heading to this small village in Cambodia was not originally on the itinerary… but when the local government told us how drastically the Agricultural Cooperative (AC) program we’d funded through World Vision had changed one man’s life, we were intrigued to meet this person and hear his story.

How one woman’s journey from education to empowerment is inspiring her community. As we spent time with Christine, we saw a woman who was proud of what she had built for her family, and who had such an energy and passion for life. And it was infectious...

At Thankyou, we believe in the power of partnerships.

We exist to help end global poverty in this lifetime. Our role is to serve those living in vulnerable communities and fund the dreams and visions of our awesome Impact Partners. We know we can only do this by partnering with the most dedicated, passionate and skilled people...

This is the story of how Thankyou baby was made, which took a little longer than nine months, but still involved lots of careful planning and tons of excitement. As with most of our crazy ideas, it all started with a leap of faith. We saw an opportunity to make a range of top-notch baby products, with the power to create real positive change.

One of the best parts of my job is teaming up with people who are passionate about changing the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities in the world. Surya from One Heart World-Wide (OHW) is one of these people.

As we drive into the Zimbabwean village in the early afternoon, the heat is predictably intense. At the village school, the kids are on break – playing traditional African games like Nhodo, as well as netball. Children’s voices, shouting and laughing hum in the background as we walk through the dirt streets towards the school. We meet 12-year-old Debra* in the school yard...