Fostering human potential. Regenerating nature.

The Mae Fah Luang Foundation (MFLF) applies nature-based solutions to restore ecosystems, support communities, and create lasting sustainability. By blending traditional wisdom with innovation, we ensure that nature and people thrive together.

The Mae Fah Luang Foundation is your sustainability implementation partner to achieve greater economic, social, and environmental impact on the ground. With four decades of hands-on experience, we provide last-mile implementation solutions, field training, and cross-sector collaboration to drive lasting impact for people and nature.

Over 30 years ago, if you had a bird’s eye view over high mountain peaks in Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai Province, you would see nothing but the red earth of denuded hillsides as far as the eye could see, with only a few isolated spots of green.

The idea of the Thai Hill Crafts Foundation under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Srinagarindra was ignited in 1972 by the beautiful and unique ethnic handicrafts in Northern Thailand.