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E. Anand Panyarachun 04  \nMessage from the Kenan Family 06  \nKenan in brief 07  \nThe Beginnings  \n08  \n\n| Kenan History | 10 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Delivering Impact: Three Decades of Commitment | 12 |\n| Kenan Today | 14 |\n| Our Key Partners | 16 |\n| Looking Ahead: Kenan’s Next Chapter | 18 |\n| Board of Trustees: 1996-2026 | 20 |\n\nForeword  \nThirty years ago, Kenan Foundation Asia was established through an uncommon partnership among the United States Government, the Royal Thai Government, the Kenan Family, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The intention was clear and practical: to strengthen social and economic development by investing in people, institutions, and cross-sector cooperation.  \nSince 1996, that founding purpose has remained constant, even as the context around us has changed. Kenan has worked through periods of economic crisis, public health challenges, natural disasters, and rapid social and technological transformation. In each phase, our role has been to work alongside governments, the private sector, civil society, and communities to design and deliver solutions that respond to real needs and can be sustained over time.  \nOver three decades, Kenan’s work has expanded across Thailand and the region, reaching over 4 million of individuals through programs in education, workforce development, public health, entrepreneurship, and community resilience. These outcomes have been possible because of long-term partnerships built on trust, shared responsibility, and mutual respect. Kenan’s strength has always come from collaboration—from listening carefully, applying experience thoughtfully, and adapting global knowledge to local realities.  \nThis anniversary is an opportunity to take stock. It allows us to recognize the foresight of our founders, the commitment of our partners and donors, and the dedication of our staff, past and present. It also invites us to consider the challenges ahead. As societies face accelerating technological change, environmental pressures, and widening inequalities, Kenan remains focused on building skills, strengthening systems, and supporting communities to navigate change with confidence.  \nAs we enter our fourth decade, Kenan continues its work with the same values that shaped its beginning: partnership across sectors, respect for local context, and a long-term view of development. The journey reflected in this booklet belongs to all who have contributed to it, and the work ahead will be shaped by those who continue to walk with us.  \nKhunying Jada Wattanasiritham Chairperson  \nKenan Foundation Asia  \nKENAN FOUNDATION ASIA  \nMessage from  \nH. E. Anand Panyarachun  \nOn the occasion of Kenan Foundation Asia’s 30th anniversary, I extend my warmest congratulations to everyone who has been part of this remarkable journey. Reaching three decades of intensive programming is not simply a matter of longevity; it is a testament to sustained commitment, integrity, and an unwavering belief in people’s power to shape a better future.  \nKenan was established at a pivotal moment, born from a shared vision among partners from Thailand, the United States, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Kenan family to create an institution that could bridge sectors and borders. From the outset of our first program, the US-Thailand Development Partnership, our aim was clear: to support sustainable development through practical solutions, strong mutually beneficial Thai-US partnerships, and long-term investment in human capacity. We believed then—as I believe now through programs such as the American Corporations for Thailand (ACT)—that development is most effective when it empowers people with knowledge, skills, and opportunity, and when it is grounded in mutual trust and cooperation.  \nThree Decades of Impact:  \nA Shared Journey to thr Future  \nOver the past 30 years, Kenan has grown from its early beginnings into a respected","cbCaiilDGySiR5wJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiilDGySiR5wJ","pdf",19881642,24,"English","# Foreword\n# Message from H. E. Anand Panyarachun\n## Thirty Years of Impact: A Shared Journey to the Future\n## Kenan Today\n# Looking Ahead: Kenan’s Next Chapter\n# Board of Trustees: 1996-2026","[{\"question\":\"How was Kenan Foundation Asia established and what was the original purpose?\",\"answer\":\"It was established through a partnership among the United States Government, the Royal Thai Government, the Kenan Family, and UNC. 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