Sustainability Report 2017

Sustainability Report 2017 48 Engaging and Developing Society The SET Foundation: Human Resource and Organizational Development SET has continuously supported the potential development of people, organizations and social networks through the SET Foundation. SET has been promoting social development in many aspects, including recognition of good deeds, religious activities, music, art & culture and sports. In 2017, the highlights of activities in 2017 are as follows: • The Thai Library Association developed “Prom Panya Library” at four detention centers in line with H.R.H. Princess Mahachakari Sirindhorn’s initiative. The libraries have provided prisoners with access to learning resources. The Association also renovated four other libraries after being affected by flooding. This benefited over 39,000 library users. SET Social Recognition Project SET, in collaboration with the social network of seven organizations, recognized selected individuals or organizations that have contributed to the social development as role models. In 2017, the SET Foundation presented the Social Recognition Awards to 9 persons who have dedicated themselves to the public good as follows: • The Professor Sangvian Indaravijaya Foundation provided scholarships to students studying in bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The Foundation also supported various education-related projects, including restroom renovation for Ratbumrung School in Nakorn Si Thammarat province (in the southern part of Thailand), art classes for students at Submongkol Wittaya School in Chaiyaphum province (in the northeastern part of Thailand), an academic seminar on Thai financial market at Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University and Langkasuka Model project by Professor Dr. Krisana Kraisintu, who received a Professor Sangvian award in 2016. (413-1), (413-2)