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As part of our ongoing mission, IV Thailand, a Japanese non-profit organization based in Thailand, is pleased to report on the recent handover of our annual scholarship donation to the Pibun Foundation.

The Pibun Foundation operates under the Department of Corrections and is dedicated to providing direct support to inmates, former inmates, and their families. Our contribution aims to create educational opportunities for the children of inmates, supporting their future prospects.

The Scholarship Handover Ceremony

For the 2025 academic year, IV Thailand has donated 40,000 THB. This fund will provide scholarships of 2,000 THB each to 20 children, covering essential educational expenses. Our members, Pau, Ito, Chan, and Iimura, had the honor of presenting the scholarship to Mr. Paitoon Mongkolhattee, Acting Head of the Inspection Department of the Department of Corrections.

Insights from the Corrections Museum Visit

Following the ceremony, we were given a guided tour of the Corrections Museum. The museum exhibition powerfully illustrates the evolution of the Thai penal system, chronicling its shift in philosophy from a place of punishment to a center for reform and preparation for social reintegration.

The museum also displays impressive art pieces created by inmates, and we learned that the Department organizes a public art exhibition of their work every year.

We were introduced to the vocational and reintegration programs offered to inmates. The museum shop sells handicrafts and other products made by inmates in prisons across Thailand. Significantly, 70% of the revenue from these sales goes directly to the inmate who created the product, while the remaining 30% is used to manage and sustain these vital support programs.

As government funding is primarily allocated for staff-related expenses, these programs depend on their own generated revenue to operate.

Adjacent to the museum, facilities such as a restaurant, café, massage shop, and barber shop are run by the Nonthaburi Central Prison, providing current and former inmates with valuable on-the-job training.

Our visit was a deeply moving experience, reinforcing our admiration for the impactful work being done by the Pibun Foundation and the Department of Corrections to provide second chances. IV Thailand remains committed to contributing to our community and supporting a society where everyone has the opportunity to build a better future.

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IV-Thailand (Foundation of International Volunteers in Thailand) was formally established in Bangkok in May 2025 as the counterpart to the international NGO Terra Renaissance. Our international team (Thai, Chinese, and Japanese) leverages Thailand’s strategic location to focus on three key missions: raising awareness, supporting vulnerable populations (including Myanmar refugees), and policy advocacy.

For our first major activity, we participated in a charity bazaar organized by the Japanese Association in Thailand. We sold handmade textile goods crafted by Terra Renaissance’s beneficiaries in Burundi, Laos, and Japan. The event was a vibrant success, allowing us to share the inspiring stories of the creators—such as UXO survivors in Laos and women in Burundi—with over 6,000 visitors.

Guided by the philosophy that "inner change is the beginning of all change," IV-Thailand aims to bridge the gap between local consumers and global issues, encouraging individuals to take initiative for a peaceful future.