Openaid for girls at risk

Bringing openhanded help to girls susceptible to abuse and exploitation in Southeast Asian countries. Started 8 years ago by current Executive Director Justin Whitecross, young Australians have coordinated the movement of the organisation to achieve set priorities. Openaid now runs a small team in Thailand, Burma and Melbourne and designs and initiates grassroot activities supporting girls to make something of themselves. 

Pattaya: Children living in poverty

We are committed to developing relationships and strategic support for young girls most susceptible to abuse in communities in Pattaya. Mothers and families most marginalised and troubled are invited into fellowship with us and given support and care to take steps in all areas of their lives. We work with individuals in different ways accroding to the situation > read more

Thailand: Village-based school program challenging poverty and gender issues

Openaid team coordinates a package of activities in 12 schools/villages including special 'Life Choices' education, microfinance and community networking with women and families. Village leaders and school staff are extremely pleased with results > read more

People: Australians serve in response to the needs of disadvantaged women and children vulnerable to exploitation and abuse

Peter and Ruth serve with Openaid in Melbourne selling handcrafts produced by women and girls in villages in Thailand and Burma. Sales directly impact lives half way around the world and helps protect families and their vulnerable daughters from abuse and sex trafficking. Generous people like Peter and Ruth are working hard to make a difference to the lives of woman and children > in Australia

Young Australians: Leadership for Change

The vision to connect young Australians effectively with initiatives supporting girls and women affected by tourists traveling for sex in Southeast Asia is growing stronger. Today, Openaid coordinates 'Leadership for Change' in Melbourne and invites young Australians to participate in creating change. Learn about LFC