Caulfield Foundation - Blind Massage Training & Employment

Caulfield Foundation - Blind Massage Training & Employment
85-year legacy (since 1939). Pioneering institution teaching Thai massage to visually impaired individuals, creating dignified employment opportunities.
Founder's vision: Genevieve Caulfield—herself blind, from USA—recognized that massage profession could leverage heightened tactile sensitivity while providing livelihoods.
Program breakthrough: "With six months training, students conduct massages better than those who are not blind. Their sense of feeling and hearing enables massage like people with eyesight."
Impact scale (2025):
- 120 Thai massage shops owned by blind people
- 1,000+ blind massage therapists employed
- 3,000+ blind individuals in extended ecosystem
- 500+ current students (including international)
Program structure:
- 6-month intensive training
- Employment pathways: shop ownership sponsorship or placement

Monika's Tip
This is institution-level work with genuine social impact. Supporting this through visits or donations directly funds the next generation of therapist training.
Practical Info
- Phone+662-2761411, +662-2753104
- Websitecaulfield-blind.or.th
- LocationBangkok School for the Blind
- DocumentationNational ID, house registration, disability card, education evidence, medical certificate
- Revenue modelSchool conducts massages in Bangkok parks to fund operations—self-sustaining model
- QualificationsAge 20+, visually impaired, regardless of gender/religion
Budget
฿ (Training accessible and supported)
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