A central part of Evason Phuket and the Six Senses philosophy is to give something back to the local community in which we operate. For this purpose, we set aside funds for social and environmental purposes following the Social and Environmental Responsibility Fund:
0.5% of the revenue, or about 2.5 million Baht (US$ 65,000)
Additionally 1 million Baht (US$ 25,000) in prizes donations, accommodation for auction, manpower and arranged events
A selection of our activities is listed below :
Mangrove planting project to increase the mangrove forest in Phuket in cooperation with the Provincial Environmental Protection Department
Supporting the local school Wat Sawang Arom School both financially and by monthly visits where we educated the kids
Together with the local government we arrange Evason Mini Marathon, a fun race raising money for charity
Supporting the Phuket Autistic Children Training Centre of which was set up by the Lions Club of Phuket
Supporting the Life Home Project which provide shelter for mothers who are HIV positive and their children
Supporting the Marine Biology Institution in Phuket for the 'Marine Life Lover' program, which protects the corals and marine life in and surrounding the area of Phuket
Arranging beach cleaning activities on a regular basis cleaning Laem Ka beach, Rawai beach and Prohm Thep Cape
We have set up an English programme called English Learning for the Children of Evason
Encouraging guests to off-set their carbon emissions from flying with Six Senses Carbon Offset Programme through Converging World
Encouraging guests to donate to Care for Children, the Gibbons Rehabilitation Project and Soi Dog Foundation
Offering job opportunities to the local community
Giving preference to local suppliers and locally sourced products
