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Caulfield Foundation - Blind Massage Training & Employment

Caulfield Foundation - Blind Massage Training & Employment
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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

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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