Avoda Foundation
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>>> WHO WE ARE / AVODA FOUNDATION
Rooted In Faith Committed To
Lasting Change
A Thai foundation connecting local leadership with international partnership.
We work alongside vulnerable communities to expand opportunity, strengthen families and develop people who can serve others.
2012
Founded in Thailand
LOCAL
Leadership & relationships
Christian identity professional cooperation
We welcome collaboration with churches, mission organizations, foundations, companies and public-sector partners who share a commitment to human dignity.
PEOPLE AT THE HEART
Every life matters
Dignity and opportunity guide our work.
OUR MISSION
Empower people strengthen communities
Avoda invests in people, develops local leadership and creates opportunities for communities to become more resilient and self-supporting.
Protect dignity
Support vulnerable people through education, practical assistance and access to help.
Build capability
Connect learning, financial discipline and vocational opportunity with everyday responsibility.
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Local relationships long-term purpose
Practical service connects with the everyday life of communities.
Multiply local leadership
Encourage people to grow into leaders who serve their families, communities and churches.
Leadership rooted in Thailand
Sriphai Homberg / Chief Executive Officer
Avoda is led by Sriphai Homberg, with a commitment to local relationships, Christian service and practical opportunity.
Our programs connect food aid, learning centers, vocational training, community savings and wider community support.
GOVERNANCE & INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY
People responsible a foundation built on trust
BOARD MOCKUP / Fictional names, roles and illustrated portraits for layout only.
Sriphai (Ploi)
CEO AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE AVODA FOUNDATION
Srisawat (San)
VICE PRESIDENT AND MISSION LEADER
Anita (Anita)
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Anchara (Wa)
MAE SOT PROJECT MANAGER
Arrun (Aron)
TAK PROJECT MANAGER
Wannisa (View)
PARTNER CARE
Chalida (Gick)
CHIANG-RAI PROJECT MANAGER
Samrit (Kao)
KHAO LAK PROJECT MANAGER
Registration & recognition
Foundation registration number: 53/2555
Thai Public Benefit Organization recognition
ACCOUNTABLE LEADERSHIP
Local leadership
Clear responsibilities
Board portraits and names on this panel are design examples only.
CERTIFICATE
PREVIEW
Certificate no.: 6502
Issuing authority / date: Department of Social Development and Welfare/19 March 2025
OUR FAITH IDENTITY
Loved by God called to serve
We are non-denominational evangelical Christians, committed to the authority of Scripture and the transforming power of the Gospel.
Salvation is God's free gift
Salvation from sin and belonging to God's family are the free gift of God the Father, received through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. We do not earn this gift through our work.
Ephesians 2:8-10 | John 1:12
We love Him because He first loved us
Touched by God's love, we consider it a privilege to live for His purposes. Our service grows from gratitude for the love we have received. We love God because He loved us first.
Faith shapes our service
Prayer and Scripture are part of Avoda's Christian identity.
1 John 4:19
Joyfully serving His Kingdom
We are excited to serve God's Kingdom on earth, following the Lord Jesus Christ through practical love, disciple-making and faithful service. We seek His Kingdom and pray for His will to be done on earth.
Matthew 6:10, 33 | Matthew 28:18-20
THE MEANING OF OUR NAME
AVODA / Work and worship
Avodah is a Hebrew word for work or service. In the service of God, it also expresses worship. Our name brings these meanings together: useful work offered to God with a serving heart.
THE FARMER / WORK
The word describes cultivating the ground - practical labor that sustains life.
1 Chronicles 27:26
THE PRIESTS / WORSHIPFUL SERVICE
The same noun describes the service of priests and Levites in the house of the LORD.
1 Chronicles 28:13
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Love expressed in action
Serving people with compassion and responsibility.
ADAM / TEND AND KEEP
God placed Adam in the garden of Eden to cultivate it and care for it. Genesis uses avad, the verb related to avodah.
Genesis 2:15
For Avoda, work and worship belong together
OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR PARTNERS
Only teamwork makes the dream work
What Avoda does today is possible because of cooperation with trusted and helpful partners. We value and honor these relationships, and commit to disciplined international partnership.
COMMUNICATE ACROSS LANGUAGES
We welcome communication in any language and use AI-assisted translation to bridge language barriers. Important details are clarified together.
REPLY WITHIN 3 WORKING DAYS
We are committed to answering partner emails within three working days.
ACCURATE FINANCIAL REPORTING
We are committed to sharing correct accounting reports for our joint work, according to the agreed reporting schedule.
DETAILED PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
We provide detailed progress reports on ongoing joint projects, with ample photographs and supporting documentation.
ADAPT TO PARTNER REQUIREMENTS
We work with each partner to agree the project needs, reporting formats and standards, and tailor our cooperation accordingly.
PARTNERSHIP WITH DISCIPLINE
Trust grows through reliable cooperation
CHILD PROTECTION
Child Protection Policy
INTEGRITY
Anti-Corruption Policy
Policies that support responsible cooperation
OUR VALUES IN PRACTICE
A shared purpose a clear basis for cooperation
Joy in service. We serve gladly because God loved us first.
Scripture as our foundation. The Bible guides our life, character and work.
A Christ-centered serving heart. We seek love, humility, compassion, integrity and faithfulness.
Partner with a locally rooted mission
We welcome partners who share a commitment to human dignity and lasting change. Let us define a practical project, responsibilities and the reporting your organization needs.
Begin an organizational partnership
Churches & mission organizations / Foundations & grantmakers / Companies & public-sector partners
A future worth building
Partner in opportunities for the next generation.
Ask about project scope, budgets, local implementation and an agreed reporting framework.