About Us
Our Mission
We aspire to protect, restore, and grow hornbill populations by constructing sustainable habitats through artificial nests. We promote forest biodiversity, raise awareness about hornbills' critical role in our ecosystems, and partner with local communities to preserve forests and secure a future for these endangered birds.
Founder's Story
During a fourth-grade school field trip to Khao Yai National Park, Yanin (Proud) Tangkaravakoon witnessed hornbills for the first time. Proud's interest in hornbills began after learning about the migratory birds' vital role as seed dispersers, promoting the forest's biodiversity and growth. After learning that hornbill populations were declining due to deforestation and human activity years later, in 2024, Proud realized the urgency to protect these birds. In March 2024, she returned to the forest under the guidance of Ms. Siriwan Nakkuntod from the Thailand Hornbill Research Foundation. There, she witnessed firsthand the critical need for more nesting sites. This transformative experience inspired her to launch Homes for Hornbills, a project devoted to developing artificial nests that protect these birds and sustain the forests they help flourish.
As a child, Proud regularly visited her grandparents’ home and would always admire the hornbill painting. While Proud’s field trip to the Khao Yai National Park inspired her to initiate Homes for Hornbills, the hornbill painting at her grandparents’ house reminded her to help conserve these hornbills. Just like paintings preserve the image of a hornbill forever, Homes for Hornbills preserves these birds in nature.
Yanin (Proud) Tangkaravakoon
Founder of Homes For Hornbills
Yanin (Proud) Tangkaravakoon is a Sophomore at Choate Rosemary Hall from Thailand with a deep passion for environmental conservation, sustainability, innovation, and photography. As the founder of Homes for Hornbills, she is dedicated to tackling global challenges by developing impactful and sustainable solutions.
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