The Mandarin | Elevating excellence on the Thai-Myanmar border

As part of the latest event in the Kiah Consulting Elevating Excellence program, Kiah Consulting managing director John Glenn introduced a member of the program who he said reflected the culture and behaviour of his organisation – Mechelle Moore, CEO of not-for-profit organisation Global Alms Inc.

The work of Global Alms is designed to create a safety net while modern slavery acts seek to make an impact. Global Alms supports people to protect themselves from exploitation through reality based self-defence classes, as well as working directly with the Royal Thai Police to support investigations of trafficking and exploitation. Being an advocate for those who have been exploited and facilitate access to services that will help them escape a downward cycle is an important service required today.

“It’s takes a long time to build a reputation in Thailand – you have to be consistent and put in the time,” Moore said. “We were warned not to break any laws or do anything corrupt, and to follow the law. When we come across corruption, we stand our ground and challenge the people involved to do the right thing. We don’t give in or pay, just to make it easier.”