The Sarojin donates $4,000 to local autistic social enterprise

Thailand’s 56-roomed boutique residence, The Sarojin, has made a donation of $4,000 to Avautis, a social enterprise project developed by The Parent Club of Phang Nga Autistic Persons whose aim is to provide sustainable employment for autistic adults and education for autistic children. The donated funds come from The Sarojin Khao Lak Community Fund and will be directed towards building a new classroom facility.

Avautis’ heartfelt initiative to promote inclusivity and empowerment for the autistic community aligns seamlessly with The Sarojin’s core values of giving back to the local community and fostering positive change. Following the tragedy of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, The Sarojin Khao Lak Community Fund was created to support the recovery of the local area. It has allowed The Sarojin to contribute to a number of local life-changing projects since such as the building of fishing boats, housing, schools and roads, local orphanage support and animal welfare, among other projects. The fund is formed of guest donations, money raised through local initiatives and profits raised from ‘The Story of The Sarojin’ book, produced exclusively for the support of the community fund. 

Avautis provides sustainable employment and financial support to autistic adults and children by providing the skills and resources required to operate an organic farm and also to produce and distribute FDA-approved skin care products. These include Avautis Serum, Avautis Facial Cream, Avautis Hands and Nails Cream produced with natural herbs sourced in the area such as turmeric from Thap Put District in the Phang Nga Province.

Commenting on the donation to Avautis, The Sarojin’s owner Kate Kemp said: “We are delighted to be able to support Avautis in their extremely valuable and worthwhile mission within the local community. At The Sarojin, we are firm believers in the power of giving back to the community and have been fortunate to be able to support many notable causes to date. The partnership with Avautis is a tremendous example of community partnership, engagement, and inclusivity and one that we look forward greatly to sharing with our guests. We hope our contribution helps make a positive impact on the lives of autistic adults and children in the area and foster a more inclusive and sustainable society”. 

The Sarojin plans to continue to support Avautis in the long run by including visits to the facility as part of The Sarojin Cares Days, a monthly team outing to do volunteering work in the community. Guests receive a complimentary invitation to join the team on the volunteering excursions during their stay should they wish to do so. 

For more information about The Sarojin and its community initiatives, please visit: https://www.sarojin.com/en/khao-lak-resort-sarojin/community-and-environment/