Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation
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The Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation (SNF) was founded by Thai intellectual, writer and social critic, Sulak Sivaraksa, in 1969. SNF is one of the first social organisations set up in Thailand - with a broad mission of supporting struggling artists and writers, and facilitating educational, cultural and spiritual activities that encourage detachment from consumerism. Named after two prominent writers and scholars of Thai culture, the foundation has acted as an umbrella for a number of sister organisations, which have sprung up under its auspices, through the encouragement and support of Sulak Sivaraksa. Together, they have been working modestly for social transformation and an end to structural violence, as well as promoting peace and justice in the region. What distinguishes SNF and …
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Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bangkok, Thailand. It is registered with the official charity registry of Thailand. Its registration number is 0-9930-00161-37-8. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation (SNF) was founded by Thai intellectual, writer and social critic, Sulak Sivaraksa, in 1969. SNF is one of the first social organisations set up in Thailand - with a broad mission of supporting struggling artists and writers, and facilitating educational, cultural and spiritual activities that encourage detachment from consumerism. Named after two prominent writers and scholars of Thai culture, the foundation has acted as an umbrella for a number of sister organisations, which have sprung up under its auspices, through the encouragement and support of Sulak Sivaraksa. Together, they have been working modestly for social transformation and an end to structural violence, as well as promoting... Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in Thailand.
Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation's official registration number is 0-9930-00161-37-8, as recorded in the national registry of Thailand.
Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Quick facts about Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation
- What is Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation?
- Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation is a human services nonprofit organization based in Bangkok, Thailand. The Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation (SNF) was founded by Thai intellectual, writer and social critic, Sulak Sivaraksa, in 1969. SNF is one of the first social organisations set up in Thailand - with a broad mission of supporting struggling artists and writers, and facilitating educational, cultural and spiritual activities that encourage detachment from consumerism. Named after two prominent writers and scholars of Thai culture, the foundation has acted as an umbrella for a number of sister organisations, which have sprung up under its auspices, through the encouragement and support of Sulak Sivaraksa. Together, they have been working modestly for social transformation and an end to structural violence, as well as promoting peace and justice in the region. What distinguishes SNF and its sister organisations from other social organisations is a deep commitment to social change through combining spirituality with social action. This approach is guided by the practice of 'engaged spirituality'. The main objectives of the foundation are as follows - (1) To support and promote persons who create art and cultural work, and to promote any activity which makes progress in the fields of arts and culture. (2) To support and give assistance in activities which will bring about the progress of Thai literature and arts. (3) To support and promote the conservation and/or development of arts, culture, education, as well as environmental and antiquity preservation for the progress of humanity. (4) To publish news concerning domestic and international issues. (5) To support and collaborate in social work for the benefit of society. (6) To support and promote all work of the foundation without political aims. The following is the broad organizational structure of SNF - Patronage SNF is under the patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama SNF Sister Organizations Wongsanit Ashram Santi Pracha Dhamma Institute (SPDI) International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) INEB
- Where is Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation trustworthy?
- Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 0-9930-00161-37-8 (Thailand).
- What is Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation's website?
- https://www.snf.or.th/tha/
- Are donations to Sathirakoses Nagapradipa Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Thailand under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.