TBC is a consortium of ten international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from eight countries. For 29 years TBC has provided food, shelter and capacity-building support to Burma/ Myanmar refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) through community managed programmes. It has also engaged in research into the root causes of displacement and refugee outflows. Membership is open to other N
GOs with similar interests. TBC’s head office is in Bangkok, with field offices in the border towns of Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, Mae Sot, Umphang and Kanchanaburi. TBC also has an office in Yangon, Burma/Myanmar. TBC’s programme has evolved as circumstances have changed. In recent years increasing emphasis was place on promoting self-reliance of displaced people to reduce aid-dependency, particularly through the support of livelihood activities. However, following recent dramatic political reforms in Burma/ Myanmar which offer the possibility of reconciliation after decades of conflict, the focus has now changed to preparedness for refugee/ IDP return. TBC works in cooperation with the Royal Thai Government (RTG) in accordance with regulations of the Ministry of Interior. It is an Executive Member of the Committee for Coordination of Services to Displaced Persons in Thailand (CCSDPT). TBC’s programmes are consistent with the CCSDPT/ UNHCR 'Strategic Framework for Durable Solutions’ and are implemented through partnerships with refugee committees and community-based organisations. TBC is a signatory to The Code of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief, and as such, aims to be impartial and independent from any political viewpoint. TBC and its member organisations are not affiliated with the political aspirations or foreign policies of any government, group or movement. TBC’s advocacy work is based on the principles of International Humanitarian and Human Rights
law, and is aimed at ensuring that the rights of all TBC’s Beneficiaries and stake-holders are fulfilled regardless of their race, creed, or political affiliation TBC is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales, Company number 05255598, Charity Commission number 1109476. page policies of use: TBC encourages members of its Facebook community to contribute updates to the TBC page. If you have joined the TBC page by clicking "Like", but wish to not be tagged in photos or status updates, please adjust the privacy settings on your Facebook profile to limit posts by others. While TBC encourages posts from community members, we reserve the right to moderate or delete content that is deemed injurious or disrespectful of TBC, our beneficiaries beneficiaries, the refugee community, donors, and partners. Donations can be made through the TBC website www.theborderconsortium.org.
