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In 1988, Porntip (Bui) Nakhirunkanok, representing her native country, Thailand, was crowned Miss Universe. From that date, she has gone on to address the United Nations, as Thailand's Goodwill Ambassador, where she spoke on behalf of the Rights of the Child bill. Having earned her baccalaureate degree from Pepperdine University, Bui continues reaching out to young people by promoting education and self-esteem in students internationally. In 1988, Bui established her own children's fund, responsible for benefiting the lives of her country's underprivileged youth. In 1995, Bui organized and starred in a ten-city concert tour to raise funds for the children of Thailand. Her philanthropic work has built schools, fed undernourished children and provided housing for the needy. In recognition of Bui's various contributions and accomplishments, she was presented with a Royal Medal of Honor from the King of Thailand. This remains her most treasured memory.

In June of 1991, Bui participated in the Asian American Festivities at the White House, hosted by then President George Bush. And in November of 1997, Bui became an active board member of City Hearts - a privately funded youth organization designed to help Los Angeles inner city kids.

Angels Wings Foundation

Angels Wings Foundation was founded in 2002 as a direct means to build and fund schools, orphanages, supply healthcare and support various issues that impact underprivileged children in Thailand. Shaped from under the wings of native Thai philanthropist, former Miss Universe, Good Will Ambassador to the United Nations and spokesperson for UNICEF and the UNFPA, Porntip Bui Simon (Porntip Nakhirunkanok), Angels Wings has built schools in rural Thailand and continues to supply funding and tuition for the students in these institutions. In response to the December, 2004 tsunami in South East Asia, Angels Wings has committed to constructing 100 new homes, a fleet of boats, building schools, as well as granting numerous students the opportunity to further education through full scholarships.

Angels Wings Foundation