With the coordination and operation of EDF Foundation (Education for Development Foundation), Valeura Energy Co. recently organized its 8th year of awarding scholarships to 150 needy students from 38 schools in six districts of Prachuab Kirikhan province. There was also an awarding of funds to 17 schools and three communities for their projects' development as part of the Valeura Energy Integrated Development project. The total support for this year is worth 2,300,000 baht.
EDF Foundation was established in 1987 and registered as a charitable organization No. 255 under the laws of Thailand. The foundation is recognized for its operation from both locally and internationally.
The foundation received several awards and recognition, including CAF International Validated Organization Badge, which affirmed that EDF's funds are spent exclusively for charitable purposes and its operations, have safeguards against the risk of fraud, money laundering or other illicit activities.
It also received the 5 Star rating award for its Good Governance & Transparency and Financial Efficiency from Giving Back Association , Thailand NGO Awards for large organization category from the Rockefeller Foundation, Kenan Institute Asia and the Resource Alliance and more.
Organizations or individuals, that wish to support educational scholarships to needy students or hold CSR activities with the EDF Foundation, can contact the foundation at 02 579-9209-11 between Monday, email: public@edfthai.org or communicate via LINE @edfthai.