AllSaints are proud to share the story of Galow and MeTa, two of the first stateless individuals to graduate university with the support of our partner, Not For Sale. Their incredible transformation from stateless child to academic achiever provides current students with great inspiration and was accomplished thanks to the support provided by Not For Sale Thailand. We are excited to continue our partnership to enable many more children the same opportunities as Galow and MeTa.

The kids are the future.
Let’s make a world where no one is for sale
Not For Sale
MeTa’s Story
MeTa was an orphan, living with uncles and aunts and moving frequently, staying anywhere from orchard fields to temporary shelters beside construction sites.

MeTa’s Story
MeTa was an orphan, living with uncles and aunts and moving frequently, staying anywhere from orchard fields to temporary shelters beside construction sites.

Aged five, her aunt sent her out to sell flowers. All had to be sold before she could
return home, so she often was out until 2am, sleeping in the day and working at night.
Kru Nam met MeTa when she was five, and they would sit in the city square where she would often sell flowers and they taught children to read, write and draw between 10-11pm every night.

I will continue to help the kids.
I am not afraid
MeTa


Kru Nam visited MeTa’s aunt and offered MeTa the chance to go to school. Overjoyed, MeTa learnt everything she could and was educated to a level where she was able to graduate from University. Kru Nam lifted MeTa from her street life environment and changed her life for the better - forever.

Galow’s Story
Galow is one of the children who has been in the care and protection of Kru Nam for the longest time. He is the oldest of several siblings, all of whom live in the Not For Sale village.


16 years ago, I realised I wanted to help children with Kru Nam. I want to pursue this dream in order to help other children be safe in this community.
Galow

When CEO David Batstone met Kru Nam twelve years ago, Galow was one of the first children he was introduced to. This year Galow has graduated from university - the third university graduate from the Not For Sale Thailand programme, all three historic. He has now started working with Kru Nam.
They are the first three ‘stateless’ children from mountain tribal groups to graduate from a Thai university in the history of the country.


However many times I might fall,
I will never give up on my dreams
Galow

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