Local Matters

SOS Local Matters started in February 2021, as a way for us to support other causes in the Samui community.

Every month Sisters on Samui will seek nominations for causes & families that need a little extra help, and we and will share two of these each month. Sisters on Samui will donate 6,000 THB to each cause or family. So the total allocation to Local Matters will be 12,000 THB per month. In addition, we are supporting initiatives through the Koh Samui Red Cross.

If you would like to be involved in the nomination and selection of Local Matters causes, please email info@sistersonsamui.org.

Sisters on Samui forms ongoing relationships with these families and causes, and makes follow up visits to see how else we can help. As a result of sharing these stories, we’ve also been able to get extra support from other volunteers in the community to support these families.

Supporting Our Local Community

Since February 2021, the Local Matters program has supported many causes, including: Samui Snake & Wildlife Rescue, Sawan Maa Happy Horse Sanctuary, female hygiene and personal care products for women in the local community, a young Burmese boy with cancer of the eye, Pariah Dog Sanctuary, and purchased adult diapers for the elderly in the villages we have visited.

Community Impact, July–September 2026

Going forward, our Community Impact update will come your way each month, bringing you a simple snapshot of Funds Raised and Funds in Action — showing how your support is making a difference, while making it easier for you to … Read more

Supporting the People Who Care for Samui’s Animals

Animal Support – Monthly Support Our commitment in 2026 is to support some amazing people who care for street dogs, homeless cats, disabled dogs, vulnerable animals, and those working to help manage animal populations. In April 2026, we donated THB … Read more

Supporting Samui’s Rescue Volunteers

In 2026, we will support Samui Rescue units each quarter. In April 2026, we assisted Plai Lam Rescue with a Contact ICU Patient Monitor for use in one of their rescue vans. The unit was commissioned and tested by Wattanapat … Read more

Rice for Koh Samui Hospital

With the new wing of Koh Samui Hospital opening in 2026, the island’s main hospital serving our growing population is one busy place that never sleeps. The hospital’s Nutrition Department produces hundreds of meals every day. With the new space … Read more

Sisters on Samui Supports Red Cross Community Outreach

Our thanks to the Red Cross for their volunteer work connecting with community members of Samui who are less mobile, elderly, or physically challenged. They deliver rice, oil, sugar, fish sauce, eggs, and adult diapers to those who need them. … Read more

Local Matters: Supporting Our Community (April – June 2026)

Helping When Life Gets Tough Since February 2021, Sisters on Samui has found ways to help locals in need. Helping out when life gets tough. It can be medical bill support, a shortage of money for rent, or simply helping … Read more

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Send us your Suggestions

Please put forward your ideas of local groups and/or Thai & Burmese families on Samui who are facing extreme hardship (eg. medical conditions, etc) who could benefit from our monthly LOCAL MATTERS donations. Email info@sistersonsamui.org.

This small token of support will make a a big difference to many lives and fur-friends on the island.