About Us.
Empowering people with the knowledge, technology, and skills necessary for a better future .
Kenan Foundation Asia (Kenan) is a registered nonprofit organization advancing sustainable and inclusive development across Southeast Asia. Since 1996, Kenan has equipped people with the knowledge, skills, and technology to improve their lives, strengthen their communities, and thrive in a changing world.
Headquartered in Bangkok, Kenan works across Thailand, Vietnam, and the wider ASEAN region, partnering with businesses, governments, international organizations, academia, and local communities. By combining international expertise with local insight, Kenan delivers practical solutions that strengthen education, expand economic opportunity, and improve social well-being.
Over three decades, Kenan has implemented more than 1,000 projects, reaching over 4 million people—including students, teachers, entrepreneurs, government officials, and community leaders. Its work spans education and workforce development, small business growth, public health, social inclusion, and sustainability, building capabilities that support lasting change
How we achieve
our vision .
We bring our vision to life by adapting proven international best practices to local needs—empowering students, building skilled workforces, and developing strong, future-ready leaders.
Through dynamic, hands-on programs, we help small businesses grow, transform classrooms into centers of active learning, and strengthen communities from the ground up.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work. We build powerful partnerships across government, business, academia, and civil society to create sustainable, high-impact solutions.
Our Values .
At Kenan Foundation Asia, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our actions, shape our partnerships, and define our commitment to creating sustainable, inclusive impact. We believe in the power of collaboration, lead with integrity, act with purpose, and inspire change through knowledge and innovation. These principles not only reflect who we are—they drive us forward as we work to empower people and strengthen communities across Southeast Asia.
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Inspiration
Leadership
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Where We Work .
Kenan Foundation Asia works across Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion. With offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Thailand’s Deep South, we operate at the heart of diverse communities, building partnerships and delivering solutions that promote education, economic opportunity, and inclusive development. Wherever we work, our goal is the same: to empower individuals with the skills, knowledge, and tools to shape a better future.
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Thailand Charitable Organization Registration #350, under the Ministry of Finance US 501(c)3 Equivalency Status
