Here's What We've Got About In Search Of Sanuk
The Young Social Entrepreneur Shaping the Future Helping At Risk Families in Bangkok
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I’ve been wanting to share a lot more here about the people and stories I find truly fascinating and inspiring, and first on that list is someone very unique that I’d like to shine a spotlight on: Dwight Turner of In Search of Sanuk, who is working hard to help asylum-seeking urban refugees in Bangkok’s slums.

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Topics: Giving Back  # Social Change
Coming to America: Help Change Someone’s Life
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For a majority of people born in the West, into a middle-class family, with decent education, it has never been easier to grab the reins and create the life you want. But unfortunately, the reality is that a large population of disadvantaged refugees and victims of other socio-economic circumstances are not so fortunate. Read my friend Ryan’s account of life as a refugee.

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3 Ways To Be An Unconventional Giver: What Jesus, Ghandi and Spiderman Knew
3 Ways To Be An Unconventional Giver: What Jesus, Ghandi and Spiderman Knew

Dwight Turner, founder of In Search Of Sanuk—a grassroots volunteer organization here in Bangkok—shares a guest post on how you can radically transform the way you think about giving and make social change a priority in your life.

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Topics: Giving Back  # Social Change
December 4th BKKtweetup this Friday at Lub*D Hostel in Silom

Last month at Lub*D Hostel was such a huge success—the staff was tremendously accommodating, you guys helped us break the bar sales record for the second time, we raised a lot of donations for In Search of Sanuk, and everyone seemed to love the venue—so this week we’re returning again to Silom to have one more party at Lub*D before [...]

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Show Thanks For Your Teachers, Mentors & Role Models
Show Thanks For Your Teachers, Mentors & Role Models

It’s important to acknowledge those who help foster your abilities and empower you to pursue the life you want. This Thanksgiving I wanted to share my gratitude to my many teachers, mentors, role models, and friends who have influenced my life and given me their support.

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A Review of November’s BKKtweetup
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On November 6, Bangkok’s Twitterati gave us yet another fabulous meetup. Thanks to all of you, more than 50 or 60 people were in attendance and we raised a total of 4,700 Baht for charity! Special thanks go to Lub D hostel for providing us with a great venue and making a wonderful night possible. We set the bar sales [...]

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My Secret Recipe for 100% Guaranteed Happiness
My Secret Recipe for 100% Guaranteed Happiness

Volunteering with children throughout Thailand is only activity I’ve found yet that is guaranteed to keep a smile on my face. These are some of the most disenfranchised kids on earth, but they exude happiness and love. Find children in need. Go and give your time generously.

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Topics: Giving Back  # Social Change
The Tweet Heard Round the World: Twestival Bangkok
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We’re raising money for Baan Dada and Baan Unrak at our Bangkok Twestival event this Friday the 11th. Bookmark http://twestival.scribblelive.com/Bangkok to catch our tweets live! This is also a place you can post your pictures and links to the event. All you have to do is tweet it using the hashtag #Lush2 or post it directly to the Bangkok scribblelive page. [...]

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