OUR MISSION
improving the quality and impact of locally-led research
WHY LOCAL RESEARCH?
we believe: who researches matters
THEMATIC AREAS
communities and the environment
inequality, rights, and conflict
civic participation
ABOUT US
The Tea Leaf Center is a social enterprise research and training consulting firm based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Tea Leaf Center supports locally-led research by providing tailored coaching and training, on – call support, and platforms to connect research.
Areas of work
SERVICES
Civil Society
We give research support and training including:
- Mentorship through all stages of a research project
- Writing skills for civil society
- Customized research skills training
- Help designing and implementing MEL processes
Researchers
Be part of a community of like minded researchers by:
- Contributing to the TLC’s work
- write a blog post
- join and share our newsletters
- share your research/resources with our network
- Participating in discussion events
- Joining our network
Universities
We work with universities to:
- Help make conferences more inclusive by providing support to non-academics
- Help speakers understand context based ethical considerations
- host discussions on research
Donors
We support your work by:
- giving research assistance to your grantees
- helping build sustainable research
- conducting MEL of your projects
PARTNERS AND CLIENTS
Network for Environment and Economic Development
Freedom House
Karuna Mission Social Solidarity
Kanpetlet Land Development Organization
The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development
Mote Oo
Equal & Opposite
Child’s Dream Myanmar
Women’s League of Burma
Blog
Year in Review 2020
Dear friends of the Tea Leaf Center, We don’t need to mention what a crazy year it’s been. When we last sent a newsletter, in May 2020,… Read more “Year in Review 2020”
WE ARE HIRING
Job Description: Research Assistant Deadline: December 11 For Thai nationals only How to Apply Send the following application materials to info@thetealeafcenter.org with the subject line “Research Assistant”… Read more “WE ARE HIRING”
Year in Review 2019
This journey that we started began as a quiet discussion on supporting local researchers. We wanted our colleagues’ voices heard, their opinions considered, and their own expertise… Read more “Year in Review 2019”
CONNECT WITH US
To join our network of researchers and trainers, please send us your CV, a cover letter explaining why you want to join, and register here. You will have access to our network page only after you have submitted the required documents and are approved by the Tea Leaf Center.