Community Development Offices (CDOs) in Chiang Khong and Wiang Kaen
CDOs are government bodies responsible for promoting community enterprises.
Chiang Rai Provincial Women’s Vocational Center
The vocational center operates under Thailand’s Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development. It offers free training aimed at developing women’s vocational skills to earn income.
Chiang Rai Rajabhat University (CRU)
CRU is a local university in Chiang Rai. It positions itself as a lifelong learning university for sustainable local development, and emphasizes the development of 21st century skills for locals.
Mae Fah Luang University (MFU)
MFU is an autonomous public university in Chiang Rai. It also houses the Mae Fah Luang Intellectual Property Management and Innovation Division (MFii) whose missions include promoting and developing local entrepreneurs, especially those involved in creating innovations.
Tra Vinh Women’s Union
The Women’s Union of Tra Vinh is a socio-political organization in the political system, representing the legal and legitimate rights and interests of all classes of Vietnamese women within Tra Vinh province. Its mission involves the development of women and gender equality in Tra Vinh.
iDE Cambodia
iDE is a non-profit organization that aims to power entrepreneurs to end poverty. In Cambodia, it builds value chains and business models in agriculture, clean water, and sanitation.
Chiang Khong Women’s Council (CKWC)
CKWC is a council of local women from each of the sub-districts in Chiang Khong District of Chiang Rai, including marginalized and ethnic women. It mobilizes community development activities and supports the development of local women’s leadership.
Center for Girls Foundation (CFG)
CFG is a local organization with a mission and extensive experience in human trafficking prevention, gender-based violence, and child abuse and promoting gender equality in Chiang Rai.