Why LGT Venture Philanthropy supports Hilltribe Organics
Hilltribe Organics improves the livelihoods of one of the most disadvantaged communities in Thailand in a sustainable and scalable way. There are approximately one million hilltribe people living in northern Thailand, typically on USD 5 a day per household in contrast to the Thai average of USD 25. It is estimated that 20-30% of them lack Thai citizenship and access to public services such as healthcare and formal education, and are vulnerable to land ownership disputes, trafficking and exploitation.