DLP and new partners collaborate to implement M-FUND in Southern Thailand and Myanmar

In March 2026, DLP is starting a new formal partnership with 2 local NGOs, namely the Foundation for Education and Development (FED), and Myat Tissar (MTS), to implement M-FUND in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Surat Thani provinces in southern Thailand (FED), and in Kawthoung division in Myanmar (MTS).

FED and MTS have long-standing presence and health and education projects for migrants and border communities in these areas, and they have helped recruit some members into M-FUND since 2023. However, starting now in 2026, the 2 partner organizations will receive sub-grant funding from l'Initiative through DLP to fully develop and manage M-FUND operations in these new areas, under guidance and supervision from DLP.

This model could prove to be both effective and cost-effective, and if successful, it could be developed to operate M-FUND in other areas and countries, in partnership with local NGOs serving migrants and refugee communities.