With the #MeToo movement in the United States reemerging in other English-speaking countries and #YoTambien in Mexico, Spain, South American and beyond, #QuellaVoltaChe in Italy, #BalanceTonPorc in France and #Ana_kaman in the Arab States, support for women’s rights has definitely increased. International Women’s Day provides an opportunity for all of us to empower women and…
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by Gabe Mostyn My husband Andrew & I first met Peter Baines at a conference he was speaking at in 2007. We were so taken by his story we soon arranged to visit Baan Tharn Namchai (BTN) with Pete and from then on we were hooked. Knowing every dollar that was raised by Hands really…
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by Peter Baines OAM Too much time is spent in conference and meeting rooms talking about building engagement. The key to building real engagement in your business, leadership team, or family unit is to engineer shared experiences. When you are forced to stand next to someone, shoulder to shoulder and face challenges when there is…
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My Ride Reflections [by Peter Baines] Ten years and 23 rides later, this ride I do each January continues to offer up unique experiences and unexpected learning opportunities. You’d think that riding the same route but just changing the riders would bring predicable outcomes and begin to become same same. Hand on heart, leading into…
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After growing up in the slums, Khru Prateep set up the Duang Prateep Foundation to save others from a similar fate. Khru Prateep Unsongtham Hata grew up in the slums of Khlong Toei about 10 minutes from the busy business district of Bangkok in Thailand. From humble beginnings, even by Thai standards, she has defied…
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Written by Nickie Race-Jones “That’s Peter Baines sitting over there”. So up I walked and said “Is your book any good?” Well it must be because I have just registered to do my 5th hands ride in May 2018 in NZ from Cape Reinga to Auckland. And, rest assured, Pete never lets me forget that…
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We all know that cycling is good for you, but did you know how good? Whether it’s boosting your brain power, improving your relationships or creating meaningful family time, getting in the saddle could be one of the best decisions you ever make! 1. You’ll get there faster Commute by bike and you’ll get there…
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It began as a way to beat the mid-life suburbia blues but now Sydneysider and long time supporter Greg Wallace has turned his hobby into a legacy, changing lives with every step he takes. On January 15, Greg will join our cyclists and embark on an epic 800km run in eight days through Thailand in...
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It is with indeed a heavy heart and deep sadness that I advise of the passing of Khun Rotjana, our shining light who was the inspiration behind and the founding Director of Baan Tharn Namchai. Khun Rotjana fought a courageous battle against cancer not once, but twice. She was first diagnosed in 2007 which resulted...
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This month marks a landmark moment for Hands as we bring together the many parts of our organisation into one entity, one family, one group. Hands Group combines our social enterprise, that up until now has been referred to as PTY, with the wonderful charity that is Hands Across The Water. The purpose of both...
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