Kenan Foundation Asia
- I Implementer
- R Researcher
Description
Kenan Foundation Asia works in Thailand and the region to inspire students, develop skilled people, and grow strong leaders by empowering them with the knowledge, technology, and skills necessary for a better future. Whether it’s an entrepreneur, a small business owner, a teacher, a student, a community leader, or a non-profit manager, they conduct tailored, engaging activities to train, coach and equip them so they can achieve their dreams. Kenan promotes gender equality and actively equips disadvantaged populations with the necessary skillsets to increase economic opportunities and support inclusive growth, while also building health, financial and digital literacy, 21st century skills, gender awareness, and leadership skills. Kenan Foundation was established in 1996 as an independent, locally registered organization with the belief that long-term development can best be achieved through free enterprise mechanisms, boundary-spanning partnerships, and practical expertise. With former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun serving as founding chairperson, Kenan began by fostering development partnerships between U.S. and Thai organizations
Primary Functions
- Program/Project Implementation
Secondary Functions
- Capacity building/Technical assistance
- Research - policy analysis
Geographic Scope
- Global / regional
Areas of work Back to Top
Education topics addressed
Other
- Transition from school to work
Other skills
- Financial literacy
- Rights/empowerment education
- Vocational training
Quality
- Teacher training
Skills
- STEM
Cross-cutting topics addressed
- Climate change
- COVID-19 Response
- Digital literacy
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
- Empowerment
- Gender equality
- Sports
Funders and partners Back to Top
Current girls’ education funders
Current girls' education partners
Locations and contact information Back to Top
Website
Headquarters location(s)
- Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Office location(s)
- Thailand
- Viet Nam
Locations of current girls’ education work
- Cambodia
- India
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Myanmar
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Viet Nam