Development and Education Programme for Daughters and Communities (DEPDC) - community of non-governmental organizations in Thailand, working to prevent child exploitation and prostitution and defending vulnerable minor's rights. The DEP, later the DEPDC, was originally founded in 1988 by Sampop Jantraka[1], who has been twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work. The DEPDC's stated mission is to "aim to instill self-confidence and positive attitudes among the children as well as improve the material, social, and spiritual quality of life for these children and their communities." [2]
It offers free education, vocational training and full time accommodation for young girls and boys, combats human trafficking in the Mekong Sub-Region.[3]
The projects of association are sponsored and supported by ILO, UNICEF, USAID, Oxfam Netherlands and others.
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