Page 19 - 2020 Sustainability report DOW Thailand Group

Developing tomorrow's innovators

Dow chemistry classroom
Dow Thailand Group works in cooperation with the
Chemical Society of Thailand and its alliances. The "Dow
Chemistry Classroom" was established in 2013 to develop
the teaching of chemistry in Thailand through experiments
using a small-scale chemistry laboratory kit. The kit uses
2,000 times less chemicals than regular experiments as it
Vocational Chemical
is small and safe. Students can have hands-on experience,
Engineering Practice College
so it is easy to remember and promotes a positive attitude
(V-ChEPC)
towards studying chemistry. Moreover, it was recognized by
Dow Thailand Group supports
UNESCO as having the same results as a standard test set.
the Vocational Chemical Engineering
The program's main activities include a small-scale
Practice College (V-ChEPC) program
laboratory workshop for high school science teachers, a
to develop new generations of chemical
contest on small-scale experiment application, and training
technician students aligned with
of role model teachers to develop them into proficient
industry needs. At present, 13 batches
lecturers for small-scale laboratory techniques. From the
of students have participated in
beginning of the program until the end of 2020, 20,200
the program. They have received
teachers from 894 schools have participated. 81 high
scholarships and secured jobs once
potential role-model science teachers have been developed,
they finish their studies.
and more than 150,000 students have benefitted.
Support of Dow Thailand Group from
2009 – 2020
● Supporting over THB 9.5 million of
budget
● Giving the opportunity for student
internships at Dow's manufacturing
plants.
● Sending Dow's experts as special
lecturers at the college
● Recruiting 18 students graduated
from this program to work with Dow.

TRC-Dow clean drinking water for remote schools
Dow Thailand Group, in cooperation with the the Relief and Community Health Bureau, The Thai Red
Cross Society, jointly installed high-efficiency reverse osmosis (RO) filters for drinking water for students in
10 provinces, including Rayong, Chachoengsao, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Sawan,
Kanchanaburi, Singburi, Chai Nat, Nakhon Pathom, and Uttaradit. Providing clean and safe drinking water
supports children to live healthily, prevents diseases caused by unclean drinking water, and encourages clear
minds ready for learning.
In 2020, ongoing maintenance trainings were held to provide knowledge on repairing and maintenance
of water filters for responsible staff and volunteers. Moreover, a system for collecting information from water
cleanliness monitoring installed at 50 schools was developed. The data will be used to analyze the quality of
drinking water and establish preventive maintenance measures. Each year, more than 8,000 children benefit
from the clean drinking water program.

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