WHAT WE DO
Kenan Foundation Asia works to inspire students, develop skilled people, and grow strong leaders by empowering them with the knowledge, technology, and skills necessary for a better future.
Since 1996, Kenan has succeeded in empowering over 3 million people, including small business owners, community members, government officials, educators and students to achieve their dreams through over 1,000 projects in Thailand, Vietnam and Southeast Asia with generous support of nearly USD 100 million in donations from government, corporate and multi-lateral partners.
Our area of work .
Kenan is leading the way in transforming STEM education both in Thailand and Vietnam. We seek to inspire students, develop skilled teachers, and support strong school leaders for the advancement of 21st century education.
Today, kids must think critically and dynamically apply science, technology, engineering and math (STEM education) to solve complex problems. Without developing key 21st century skills, Thai children are destined to sink in the fast-paced, Industry 4.0 era. The solution to overcoming these challenges is to inspire kids now to pursue the jobs of tomorrow. This involves giving students opportunities to develop smart skills and an innovative mindset.
Kenan is the leading non-profit provider of education programming in Thailand designed to inspire students, build skilled teachers and grow strong principals. Our learning modules and materials have been adapted from international best practices and matched to meet the local context and curriculum to ensure learning is fun and relevant to school and the real world. Our experts work across Thailand to provide poor students with exciting, hands-on learning activities that inspire them to pursue a 21st century education and dream big about their future.
Kenan promotes gender equality and actively equips disadvantaged populations with technological training, education, a greater sense of self-esteem, and the necessary skill sets to increase both their economic opportunities and support inclusive growth. We also empower the young and old to become positive change agents in their communities. By helping to bridge generational gaps, we can promote a stronger, mutually-beneficial social cohesion.
