EDF Foundation (Education for Development Foundation) led by Ms Sirilak Antarasena (2nd from right), scholarship manager, is seen receiving 1,890,000 baht from American Women's Club of Thailand (AWC) led by Ms Jennifer Williams (4th from right), scholarship committee.
AWC has been collaborating with the EDF Foundation since 2012. The presentation is aimed at supporting 315 needy Thai female high-school students in 2024 academic year. It is also part of AWC commitment to promote women's rights and gender equality through education.
EDF Foundation was established in 1987 and registered as a charitable organization No. 255 under the laws of Thailand. The foundation has been recognized from both locally and internationally.
It received several awards and recognitions, including CAF International Validated Organization Badge for its charitable purposes and operations which have safeguards against the risk of fraud, money laundering or other illicit activities; 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 organize CSR activities with the EDF Foundation, can contact 02 579 9209-11 (09.00-16.30 hrs. from Monday-Friday), email: public@edfthai.org, communicate via LINE @edfthai or click www.edfthai.org.