Region
Client & Partners
- ADRA Switzerland
- ADRA Thailand
- UNHCR
Situation
Thailand is one of the countries in Southeast Asia with a high number of stateless people – people without proper residence registration or nationality. As part of the Global Action of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to End Statelessness in ten years (2014–2024), the UN agency partnered with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Thailand to initiate plans for the implementation of the Statelessness Reduction and Community Sensitisation Project (SRCSP) in 2015. The goal of the project was to assist stateless people and communities prone to statelessness attain birth registration, legal status, permanent residence and nationality status. At the same time, the project aims to build the capacity of targeted stakeholders while advocating for changes in policy procedures.
Solution
FIFE conducted a comprehensive evaluation using mixed methods including document review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations to assess the project's impact on statelessness reduction and community awareness.
Objectives
- 1 Assess statelessness reduction outcomes and documentation access
- 2 Evaluate community sensitisation effectiveness and reach
- 3 Measure improvements in access to services for beneficiaries
- 4 Document advocacy impact on policy and practice
Outcomes
- Statelessness reduction assessment completed with impact data
- Community awareness levels measured showing significant increases
- Policy advocacy recommendations provided to governments
- Best practices documented for replication
