Raks Thai Foundation was established on August 15, 1997 as a registered non-profit organization under Thai laws. The development work of Raks Thai carries forward 20 years of CARE Thailand programming that began in 1979, initially responding to the Cambodian refugee influx along the Thai borders, and eventually broadening to other sectors of development. Dr. Krasae Chanawongse is the founding and current Board Chairperson of the Foundation.
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Adaptation Knowledge Platform for Asia
Strengthening linkages between adaptation and the sustainable development agenda whilst enhancing institutional and research capacity.
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Migration for Adaptation: A Guidebook for Integrating Migration and Translocality into Community-Based Adaptation
This guide makes the case for integrating aspects of migration in community development.
Building coastal resilience cartoon
Using cartoons to communicate climate change: Mi, a surfing shrimp, discovers the impact of climate change and adaptation activities in coastal communities in South East Asia. The animation movie is part of the project "Building coastal resilience to reduce climate change impact in Indonesia and Thailand".
Building coastal resilience to reduce climate change impact in Tambon Klong Prasong, Thailand
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