Community Outreach

BLES is committed to empowering our local community and recognising each individual in any way we can.

As a valued guest at BLES, you too can make a positive difference and support our outreach initiatives.

How BLES Gives Back

Small Animal Rescue

Community Support

Youth Outreach

Small Animal Rescue

BLES is committed to supporting every being in our local community.

This means rescuing species other than elephants and providing medical assistance to the pets of local villagers. Through your ongoing support, we can lead by example and play an active role in minimizing the suffering of all species in our area by:

  • Hosting regular mass sterilization and vaccination programs

  • Providing free veterinarian care for every animal in our community

  • Conserving our local forests and wildlife by planting trees every year

  • Teaching a more compassionate approach to animal care

Community Support

BLES is proud to be based in such a wonderful community and we try to give back as much as we can

As a guest at BLES, you can immerse yourself in the local culture and get involved in community outreach programs such as:

  • Befriending local women who host Thai cooking classes in their homes

  • Supporting local men by paying them to be our guides through the hills, on the sunrise hikes

  • Highlighting the traditional textile craft and encouraging purchases with 100% of proceeds going to the local women

  • Teaching English and donating supplies to the children in our local school

  • Connecting with our staff and their families by celebrating your birthday at BLES

  • Appreciating local points of interest by requesting a picnic dinner

  • Donating towards our annual Christmas Community Party

  • Visiting local markets and supporting local businesses

  • Harvesting supplementary elephant food from local farmers

  • Conserving Thai history by visiting our local UNESCO Heritage Site - The Si Satchanalai Historical Park

  • Respecting local traditions by making merit at our local temple

  • Engaging in Thai sport by participating in a Muay Thai class with a qualified trainer

  • Raising awareness for equality and acceptance by joining our annual PRIDE Party

  • purchasing items from the BLES gift shop that stocks handmade items from our local community as well as other elephant organizations

Youth Outreach

In Thailand alcoholism and drug addiction is a rampant problem.

To ensure the young people in our local community are being supported and given the opportunity to engage in non-harmful activities, we provide access to:

  • Free Muay Thai tuition

  • Participation in our self founded and funded football team

  • English classes at the local school

  • Hosting events like the annual Christmas party, Pride celebration, and rejoicing in birthdays so all children feel celebrated and included!

  • Holding regular nature walks, teaching the children about the importance of conservation.

  • Inviting the children from our local community on regular excursions

  • Encouraging children and young adults to spend time at BLES interacting with our guests, increasing their confidence and command of the English language.

  • Donating pre loved clothes and toys to families in our local village.

  • Providing a safe space for all children at all times.