Legal & Compliance

Sirirat Health & Freedom Academy operates under the Sirirat Health & Freedom Academy Foundation, a registered non-profit foundation established under Thai law. The foundation operates in affiliation with the Asian Academics Foundation, chaired and managed by Marcel Jahnke of MHM GROUP.

Legal Entity Details

• Entity type: Non-profit Foundation (มูลนิธิ) registered under the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand
• Parent body: Asian Academics Foundation, affiliated with MHM GROUP
• Operating jurisdiction: Kingdom of Thailand, with programme sites in Chiang Rai, Chiangmai, and Phang Nga
• Chairman & Managing Director: Marcel Jahnke
• Programme Director: Ms. Sang-aroon Chantapoon (Sacha)

The foundation's charitable purpose is the education, vocational training, and social advancement of disadvantaged youth in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Specifically:

• Providing free, high-quality vocational education to young people aged 15–19 from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from rural poverty, hill tribe and ethnic minority communities, and those affected by crime, violence, or other vulnerabilities.
• Operating a 3-year dual vocational training programme based on the German Berufsausbildung model, in partnership with professional industry operators in Regenerative Farming, Fine Dining, and Hospitality Management.
• Enabling graduates to achieve industry-recognized vocational certifications that provide genuine employment pathways.
• Building the long-term capacity for replication of this model across Thailand and, in later phases, other Southeast Asian countries.

All net income and donations received by the foundation are directed exclusively toward programme operations, student welfare, faculty, and partner facility development. No profits are distributed to individuals or shareholders.

The foundation is governed by a board of directors responsible for strategic oversight, financial accountability, and programme integrity. Day-to-day operations are managed by the Programme Director and Educational Program Directors under the Chairman's strategic direction.

Key Governance Principles

• Annual financial reporting prepared and made available to registered donors upon request
• Programme expenditure subject to internal review by the chairman and programme director
• All partner facility agreements are reviewed and signed at foundation level
• Student admission decisions are made by an independent admissions panel following a structured process

Sirirat Health & Freedom Academy Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our website, programme, and communications. This policy applies to website visitors, enquirers, donors, and applicants.

Information We Collect

• Contact enquiries: Name, email address, and message content submitted through contact forms
• Donation processing: Name, contact details, and payment information processed via secure third-party payment providers
• Programme applications: Personal and background information submitted during the student application process
• Website analytics: Anonymized browsing data collected via cookies (see Cookie Policy)

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to enquiries and communicate about the programme
• To process and acknowledge donations
• To evaluate student applications and conduct the admissions process
• To send programme updates to individuals who have opted in to communications

Your Rights

Under the Thai Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) B.E. 2562 (2019), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data held by the foundation. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties except where required by law or necessary for programme operation (e.g., partner facilities for enrolled students).

Principles for Student Data

• Student personal information is collected only to the minimum extent necessary for programme delivery
• Student records are stored securely and accessible only to faculty, programme directors, and the foundation chairman
• No student photographs or identifying information are published publicly without explicit written consent from the student (and parent/guardian where applicable)
• Student data is never shared with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes
• On programme completion or departure, student records are retained for a maximum of 7 years then securely destroyed

Consent for Minors

Where a student is under 18 at the time of enrolment, the foundation obtains written consent from a parent or legal guardian for data collection, photography, and programme participation. This consent is reviewed and renewed at the start of each academic year.

Our website uses a small number of cookies to ensure basic functionality and understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.

Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Anonymous visitor statistics (pages viewed, time on site) via privacy-respecting analytics. No personal identifiers stored.
• Preference cookies: Store minor display preferences (e.g., language). Expire after 12 months.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.

As a programme working with disadvantaged youth aged 15–19, the Sirirat Health & Freedom Academy Foundation takes its safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost seriousness. Our Safeguarding Policy is rooted in the principle that all students have the right to learn and develop in a safe, supportive environment free from harm, exploitation, or abuse.

Commitments

• All faculty and partner facility staff undergo background verification before working with students
• The programme maintains a clear reporting chain for any safeguarding concern — any staff member may report a concern directly to the Programme Director or Chairman without risk of negative consequence
• Students are informed at enrolment of their rights and how to report concerns safely and confidentially
• No student is left without appropriate adult supervision during programme activities
• Physical discipline of any kind is strictly prohibited and constitutes immediate grounds for dismissal
• Any confirmed safeguarding incident is reported to the relevant Thai authorities in accordance with law

Designated Safeguarding Lead

The Programme Director (Ms. Sang-aroon Chantapoon) serves as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. All safeguarding concerns should be directed to her in the first instance. If the concern involves the Programme Director, it should be escalated directly to the Chairman (Marcel Jahnke).

Donations to the Sirirat Health & Freedom Academy Foundation directly fund student places, faculty, training materials, and programme operations. The foundation does not accept donations from sources that conflict with its charitable purpose or values.

Use of Donations

• Student welfare, accommodation support, and programme participation costs
• Faculty and staff remuneration
• Training materials, tools, and equipment at partner sites
• Programme administration and communications
• Future site development for Phase II expansion

Refunds & Acknowledgement

All donations are acknowledged by email within 5 business days. Donations are non-refundable except in cases of processing error or duplicate transaction. In such cases, please contact us within 30 days of the transaction date.

The foundation commits to publishing an annual summary of donation income and programme expenditure, available to registered donors on request.

By accessing this website you agree to these terms. The content of this website is the intellectual property of the Sirirat Health & Freedom Academy Foundation and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used commercially without prior written permission.

• This website is provided for informational purposes only. The foundation makes no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of content and reserves the right to update it at any time without notice.
• Links to external websites are provided for convenience only. The foundation does not endorse or take responsibility for content on external sites.
• Unauthorized use of this website or its content may give rise to legal action.
• These terms are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand.

For questions about any of the above policies, requests to access or delete personal data, safeguarding concerns, or formal legal correspondence, please contact us through the following: