YOUNG SWIMMERS PROGRAM
Teaching Children to Swim. Saving Lives. Building Confidence
Every child deserves to feel safe in the water.
In Thailand, water is everywhere—rivers, ponds, irrigation canals, and seasonal flooding.
But for many children and adults, water represents danger.
Not because they should be afraid…
but because they’ve never been taught how to swim.
At Warm Heart, we’re changing that.
Our Young Swimmers Program gives children the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to stay safe—and thrive—in and around water.
In Thailand, water is everywhere—rivers, ponds, irrigation canals, and seasonal flooding.
But for many children and adults, water represents danger.
Not because they should be afraid…
but because they’ve never been taught how to swim.
At Warm Heart, we’re changing that.
Our Young Swimmers Program gives children the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to stay safe—and thrive—in and around water.
The Problem
Water is a part of everyday life in Thailand.
But for many children, it is something to avoid.
For generations, families have taught children to stay away from water to prevent risks like:
While this caution is understandable, it has created a deeper problem:
Many children never learn how to swim.
And when they do encounter water unexpectedly, they often have no ability to survive.
But for many children, it is something to avoid.
For generations, families have taught children to stay away from water to prevent risks like:
- Drowning
- Strong currents
- Hidden hazards
- Dangerous natural conditions
While this caution is understandable, it has created a deeper problem:
Many children never learn how to swim.
And when they do encounter water unexpectedly, they often have no ability to survive.
The Reality in ThailandWater is everywhere—but swimming skills are not.
This problem doesn’t start with children.
Many parents were never taught themselves—so they cannot teach their children.
The cycle continues from one generation to the next.
Why It MattersThe consequences are serious—and often tragic.
This is not rare.
This is not isolated.
This is a national safety issue.
A child who knows how to:
Swimming is not just a sport.
It is a life-saving skill.
Our SolutionThe Warm Heart Young Swimmers Program teaches children:
But just as important as the skills…
We help children overcome fear.
Through patient instruction, encouragement, and repetition, children begin to understand water—and gain control instead of fear.
- Only 28.4% of Thai children over age 6 can swim
- That means more than 70% of children cannot swim at all
- In some studies, up to 80–90% of children lack basic swimming ability
- Only 9.4% of children have survival swimming skills
This problem doesn’t start with children.
- Millions of Thai adults cannot swim
- Estimates suggest over 11 million people in Thailand lack swimming ability
Many parents were never taught themselves—so they cannot teach their children.
The cycle continues from one generation to the next.
Why It MattersThe consequences are serious—and often tragic.
- Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under 15 in Thailand
- Thousands of children have lost their lives—most of these deaths are preventable
- During school holidays, children account for up to one-third of drowning deaths
This is not rare.
This is not isolated.
This is a national safety issue.
A child who knows how to:
- Float
- Stay calm
- Move safely through water
Swimming is not just a sport.
It is a life-saving skill.
Our SolutionThe Warm Heart Young Swimmers Program teaches children:
- Basic swimming techniques
- Water safety and awareness
- How to float and breathe calmly
- How to stay calm in an emergency
- Confidence in and around water
But just as important as the skills…
We help children overcome fear.
Through patient instruction, encouragement, and repetition, children begin to understand water—and gain control instead of fear.
What Makes Our Program Different.
We don’t just teach swimming.
We build confidence.
Every lesson is designed to meet children where they are—physically and emotionally.
Real ImpactChildren who once refused to go near water are now:
Parents gain peace of mind.
Communities become safer.
Lives are protected.
Why We Do This.
This program exists for one simple reason:
No child should lose their life because they never had the chance to learn how to swim.
How You Can HelpWith your support, we can:
This is one of the simplest, most effective ways to save lives.
[Donate to Support Young Swimmers]
From fear to confidence.
From risk to safety.
From uncertainty to life-saving skill.
That is the power of the Young Swimmers Program.
Only 1 in 4 children in Thailand can swim.
Fewer than 1 in 10 know how to survive in water.
You can help change that.
[Give a Child the Skills to Survive]
- Small group instruction for individual attention
- Supportive, safe environment where kids learn at their own pace
- Real-world training based on rivers, ponds, and canals they actually encounter
- Safety-first approach, not performance-based
Every lesson is designed to meet children where they are—physically and emotionally.
Real ImpactChildren who once refused to go near water are now:
- Swimming independently
- Floating and staying calm in water
- Helping younger children learn
- Moving through their daily lives with greater confidence
Parents gain peace of mind.
Communities become safer.
Lives are protected.
Why We Do This.
This program exists for one simple reason:
No child should lose their life because they never had the chance to learn how to swim.
How You Can HelpWith your support, we can:
- Expand lessons to more villages
- Provide safe training environments
- Equip children with life-saving skills
- Train more instructors
- Reach children who need this most
This is one of the simplest, most effective ways to save lives.
[Donate to Support Young Swimmers]
From fear to confidence.
From risk to safety.
From uncertainty to life-saving skill.
That is the power of the Young Swimmers Program.
Only 1 in 4 children in Thailand can swim.
Fewer than 1 in 10 know how to survive in water.
You can help change that.
[Give a Child the Skills to Survive]
