Caritas Ubon Ratchathani Diocese and the Sisters of the Lovers of the Cross of Ubon (LCU) are helping families in communities along the Thai-Cambodian border repair damaged homes and rebuild livelihoods after returning to areas affected by conflict.
A Caritas delegation led by Boonnitthi Namboon visited communities in Nam Yuen district on Aug. 25 as part of the “Humanitarian Relief, Recovery, and Preparedness for Vulnerable Communities in the Affected Areas along the Thai–Cambodian Border.”
The group met representatives from eight communities to discuss guidelines for the use and management of support funds.
With the financial support from Caritas Korea, the team provided financial assistance to the communities for the purchase of materials needed to repair homes damaged during the clashes and to provide initial capital for livelihood projects.
damaged during clashes in Nam Yuen district along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Photo credit: LCU
Boonnitthi Namboon said the project seeks to “promote the restoration of quality of life and support the livelihoods of people affected by the situation in the border area.”
“When the Church speaks of charity, it is not a mere handout; it is an act of justice and love that seeks to restore the human person,” Boonnitthi said.
“We want to implement synodality by walking alongside the people in times of hardship, listening to their problems, visiting the sick, offering encouragement, and assisting them in the process of restoring their lives so that people can regain their footing and live securely and with dignity.”
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The assistance followed a needs assessment of individual households and included support for housing repairs, food supplies and livelihood needs.
Caritas also distributed 2,000 catfish fingerlings to families with existing fishponds to help provide food and a possible source of income.
Government surveys cited in the material showed that 82 houses in Nam Yuen district suffered varying degrees of damage during the border clashes.
Sr. Kanlaya Yardthongkham, LCU, reported continuing fear among residents following clashes involving heavy artillery.
On the Cambodian side of the border, thousands of displaced families reportedly remained unable to return to some villages as of mid-2026 because of military presence, barricades and continuing safety concerns, according to the material.
visit a sick resident in Nam Yuen district. “When the Church speaks of charity, it
is not a mere handout; it is an act of justice and love that seeks to restore the
human person,” Boonnitthi Namboon of Caritas said. Photo credit: LCU
“We remain committed to humanitarian work, guided by the principles of love, compassion, unity, and respect for human dignity,” Sr. Kanlaya said.
“We stand alongside those affected and communities facing hardship to build hope and sustainable recovery.”
