Education .
The Kenan Foundation Asia’s prepares youth for the future by equipping them with essential STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) foundations, AI and digital knowledge, green competencies, and vocational technical skills. From enhancing classroom learning for students in grades 4 to 9 to building workforce readiness, Kenan adapts international best practices and curriculums, builds the capacity of educational leaders and teachers, roles out active learning methods and employs robust research and evaluation. These high impact practices help empower young people across Southeast Asia with the knowledge, technology and skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Our current focus .
STEM Foundation
Empowering students in grades 4 to 9 with strong foundational knowledge and essential 21st-century skills to deepen their learning and open pathways to future careers in STEM fields.
AI and Digital Skills
Transforming education and workforce development by harnessing AI and digital technologies to enhance STEM teaching and learning, while equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in a fast-changing, tech-driven job market.
Green Skills
Kenan’s Mekong Green Skills Accelerator equips teachers and students across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos with essential green skills to meet growing workforce demands in key sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and water management.
Technical and Vocational Education
Building in-demand, future-ready modern manufacturing technical skills aligned with Thailand 4.0 to boost youth employability and ensure they are prepared to succeed in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
21st Century and Employability Skills


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What people are saying about Kenan.
The voices of students, teachers, and education leaders reveal how Kenan’s education initiatives—spanning STEM foundations, AI and digital skills, green skills, and vocational training—are shaping the future workforce. Their experiences highlight how practical, hands-on learning and innovative teaching approaches empower youth with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Ang Thong province
STEM Teacher Sponsorship Project
Great program for providing knowledge
and practices in
math teaching.
100Seeds: Light up - ePBL
Light Up is a valuable project that supports teacher development, offering insights into ‘Active Learning’ that can enhance student learning and foster their study skills. This change in my teaching style has enabled students to participate more actively in class, and they have enjoyed it.
Women in STEM project
“The knowledge I gained from theWOMEN IN STEM project was about self- development, improving my personalityand mindset. I also learned how to create a resume and portfolio for job and study applications, and I even had the chance to practice job interviews in both Thai and English.”
“This project will serve as a model for Strategic Policy, both at the policy
level and through
micro-industrial engagement of teachers, learners, and
professionals who aspire to see an
education system that truly develops
people for careers and employment in the modern era.”