WELCOME TO ABBA
Supporting Born Babies and Their Families
Who are we
ABBA is a non-profit organization missioned to support and foster new-born babies and their families by providing them with a starter care package with myriads of important items needed for everyday lives raising a baby. We have a team of volunteers who passionately crochet baby beanies and other essential baby care items, and provide them to families in need.
With my past experience of volunteering in kindergarten schools and taking care of my baby cousins, I've grown a fondness to babies and small children. Seeing them light up with joy, and knowing their welfare is being taken care for, just sparks happiness within me; which is what I wanted to cherish for.
In Year 11, I launched a project aimed at supporting NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) babies and their mothers during their separation. I founded a club called Sweet Stitch Crochet, which includes myself and a group of dedicated student volunteers. Together, we crocheted bonding blankets—pairs of small squares designed to transfer scents between babies and their mothers, helping to sustain their connection while they are apart. These bonding blankets have many benefits including helping boost breast milk supply, and gives comfort to babies within the comfort of the smell of the mom. We have been given the joy to be able to help families from several hospitals, such as the Swindon Hospital.
Panthira Poositranusorn
Founder
A child's wellbeing starts with their upbringing. Currently, within the presence of raging conflicts, constant inflation and intensifying living conditions due to changing climate; many mothers worldwide, including Thai, struggle to raise their child/children properly from the earliest age onwards.
​
Initially, what sparked my non-profit organisation, ABBA (Angel's Baby Basket Aid) was my love for crocheting and adoration for children. I was first introduced to crocheting when I needed to complete my volunteering section for The Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze award. I began crocheting scarfs and blankets to put into my Christmas boxes for FSCI (Foundation for Social Change and Inclusion); which they then give it to a marginalised child, woman or man living in poverty in Southeast Europe. As my motivation for creating larger impacts and my love for crocheting grew, my volunteering work begins to conclude.
During the summer holidays after Year 11, I resolved to elevate my initiative, aiming to provide more meaningful support to both newborns and their mothers. This determination led me to establish an organisation dedicated to assisting babies and their families during their crucial early stages. Together with my team, we strive to make a significant impact, even through small acts of kindness: "A small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life".
Meet our team
AMBASSADORS
Germany
Alicia Wrede
It's rewarding to see how my efforts in research and outreach can make a tangible difference. Through ABBA, I've been able to channel my skills into meaningful work that helps others.
China
April Ni
I was extremely enthusiastic when I came across ABBA organisation, it's an ideal opportunity for me to make a great impact in supporting motherhood across the globe
UK
Guinevere Wise
Being a part of ABBA transformed my like for crocheting into a love, because now I'm not only crocheting for enjoyment but for others.
UK
Amelia (Millie) Ohannessian
I wanted to make a difference in the lives of newborns and contribute to a cause I believe in
We have several ambassadors from different countries to be our representative to create impact in their part of the World. From our ambassadors and other brave members of the team, we are able to care and support families across the World.
