A group photo of participants included APCD Network Partners, resource person and APCD staff. There were 25 persons attended the activities.

Mr. Thaevan Uthaivath, recourse person shared knowledge and tools to integrate ESG concepts into their work, while also strengthening skills that can be applied in both professional and daily life.

 Attendees completed the pre-session activity on what they expect to learn from the training.

Representative of Dao Ruang Group, the Self-Advocate Group of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities was sharing his perspective.

During the workshop, APCD staff shared and developed ideas on an “e-board,” reflecting key takeaways from the ESG training.

Mr. Narongrit Wattanaiabphan, President of Dao Ruang Group, the Self-Advocate Group of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, presented products made by the group members.

Ms. Tanutchaporn Kawila, representative from the Dulabhatorn Foundation presented the information and activities of the Dulabhatorn Foundation.

Ms. Apiradee Wanichakorn (right side) and Ms. Kochakorn Samakmit (left side) colleagues from the Foundation for Children with Disabilities presented background, activities and fund-raising products of the foundation.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp concluded the APCD Network Partners Meeting by highlighting the importance of collaboration among partner organizations and thanking the ESG resource person for sharing valuable knowledge to support inclusive and sustainable development.

APCD conducted the Capacity Building Activity on ESG and Network Partners Meeting for Staff of Civil Society Organizations 

On Friday, 29 May 2026, APCD organized Network’s Partners Meeting and Training on “ESG in Practice for Government Organizations (GOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)” at Northgate Hotel, Bangkok. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.

APCD Network’s Partners Meeting aimed to strengthen partnerships and enhance collaborative support for the sustainable development and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs).

The meeting brought together key partner organizations, including Dao Ruang Group, the Self-Advocate Group of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, the Dulabhatorn Foundation (DBF), and the Foundation for Children with Disabilities (FCD). Participants exchanged experiences, discussed future collaboration, and explored ways to promote inclusive and sustainable development for persons with disabilities.

The Session on “ESG in Practice for Government Organizations (GOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)” aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their practical application in organizational settings.

The session provided participants with knowledge and tools to integrate ESG concepts into the working place, while also strengthening skills that can be applied in both professional and daily life. Participants were encouraged to extend the benefits of ESG practices to their communities and society, contributing to more inclusive and sustainable development. The session was delivered and facilitated by Mr. Thaevan Uthaivath, Chairperson, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Committee, Tata Steel (Thailand) Public Company Limited. Mr. Thaevan was also former expert of APCD on Disability Inclusive Employment and Business (DIEB) phase 1.

There were totally 25 participants from APCD’s partners and APCD staff members joined these significant activities.