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Dhammajarinee Witthaya School has received national and international recognition for its impact in education, leadership, and the empowerment of underserved girls.

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Selected Honors​

• ​Varkey Foundation – Global Schools Prize Top 50 Finalist; Top 5 Finalist in Character- and Values-driven Education (2026)
  Selected from nearly 3,000 applications across 113 countries, the inaugural Global Schools Prize—an initiative of the Varkey Foundation—celebrates the world’s most innovative and impactful schools reimagining education for the future​

• Girls Opportunity Alliance – Featured Organization (2022, 2026)
  Recognized by the Obama Foundation for advancing girls’ education and empowerment

• Royal School Recognition – Ministry of Education, Thailand (2016) Royal award bestowed under the patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, recognizing excellence in primary education

• Ministry of Education, Thailand – Recognition for the ASSIST Model (2026)
  Recognized through the Innovation for Thai Education (IFTE) initiative for an innovative school-wide model supporting each student’s academic, emotional, physical, and personal development

• Asia Venture Philanthropy Network – High Impact Organization (2025)
  Recognized for delivering measurable social impact in education and community development

• Playing For Change Foundation – Program Partner (2025-present)
  Selected as one of 37 global programs partnering with the Playing For Change Foundation to advance music and arts education for social impact

• Soho House Foundation – Selected Project (2025)
  Selected as one of four global projects removing barriers to creativity for underserved youth

• Microsoft Thailand – Recognition for AI in Education (2026)
  Recognized as a national model for integrating AI to expand equitable learning opportunities

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Leadership Recognition

Honors awarded to the School Director, Dr. Aunampai Passakchai​​​

• Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn (Fifth Class) (2017)                                               Conferred by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, for distinguished service and societal contribution

• Sema Dharma Seminary Award – HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (2019)
  Awarded for outstanding contributions to Buddhism and values-based education

• Zonta International Centennial Recognition Award (2020)
  Recognizing leadership in advancing gender equality and opportunities for underserved girls

• The International Alliance for Women World of Difference Award (Education) (2023)
  Honoring contributions to women’s economic empowerment through education

• “Good Person Challenge: A Good Person Worth Celebrating” Recognition (2026)
  Presented by Thailand’s Ministry of Education in recognition of integrity, ethical leadership, transparency, and service

• Thailand Ministry of Social Development and Human Security Outstanding Women Award (2021)
  Awarded for leadership as the founder of Dhammajarinee Witthaya School, providing a safe home and continuous education for vulnerable girls

• World Bhikkhuni Association Outstanding Women in Buddhism Award (2017)

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