“Dhammajarinee Witthaya”: The Meaning Behind Our Name

Do you know what “Dhammajarinee Witthaya School” means? Every part of our name reflects the values that have guided us for 35 years:

• Dhamma — truth, virtue, and righteousness.

• Jarinee — a woman who lives by those principles.

• Witthaya — knowledge, learning, and understanding.

  
  

  Together, Dhammajarinee Witthaya means: “A woman who follows the path of truth and virtue through knowledge.” In this spirit, Dhamma also means discovering one’s true purpose and contributing to the well-being of society.

  
  

  For 35 years, under the leadership of our founding director Dr. Aunampai Passakchai, this vision has helped over 5,700 girls find not just education, but purpose, compassion, and empowerment — creating a ripple of positive change in their communities and beyond.