Blog - Lanna Foundation

An Oasis Of Hope

Sep 20, 2019

There is nothing like the sound of a hut full of strong women inspiring each other. The air is filled with sounds of creativity, bantering of ideas, joy and laughter…

Life Giving Water

Jul 24, 2019

…Then, Pom, his family and neighbors waited and waited and waited for ITDF to return. Two years passed and all had given up hope with the exception of Pree-Yoh and her husband Pom….

Mann’s Featured in Annual Report

May 11, 2019

…Please take a minute to read this report and support this couple who has dedicated their lives to serving the hill tribe peoples.

Fresno Rotary Club Water Tank Build Completed

Apr 11, 2019

Water System construction project was made possible by a generous donation from the Fresno Fig Garden Rotary Club during the two week time span of August 6-24, 2018 in Pha Tai Village; Mai Ai District, Chiang Mai Province of Thailand.

Reflections from the Field

Mar 20, 2019

I’m reminded that the work that Integrated Tribal Development Program does here in the villages is very similar to our work on projects.

Pepper Plant Reflections from our Women’s Co-Op Director.

Feb 27, 2019

As these farmers who have begun to take the risk of black pepper planting, count the cost economically, their strategic planning, labor, time, and money; I cannot help but think that this is such clear analogy of my own cultivation of my own path and walk

President’s Reflections from His Winter Trip to Thailand

Jan 23, 2019

Eric Hanson went to Thailand for a 2 week mission’s trip with his local church. Here he reflects on some of his time spent in a Hill Tribe Village.

Loi Krathong Festival

Dec 6, 2018

Loi Krathong Festival in the villages!

Partner Connect- Coffee Project

Dec 2, 2018

We want to highlight some people who are making a big difference… Read our Interview with the Head of Coffee Sorting, Suriyon (but he prefers if you call him Banana).

Hands to Heart Women’s Cooperative

Nov 26, 2018

The Hands to Heart Hill Tribe Women’s Cooperative was created through Lanna Foundation to support the mission of the Hill Tribe Women’s Cooperative to inspire each other to be role models to their children, be creative entrepreneurs, and play an active role in the economics of their families who struggle with oppression and poverty.