On 16 February 2024, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata, in collaboration with Harinalaya Mini Zoo and BLS International, organizeก a memorable day trip to the zoo for the children of Tiljala SHED, a non-profit dedicated to empowering marginalized women and youth.

Recognizing the importance of youth empowerment and environmental awareness, the initiative aimed to inspire the children to make conscious decisions for a more sustainable future. The children explored the wonders of the animal kingdom at Harinalaya Mini Zoo, hoping to spark their interest in wildlife conservation and a smaller carbon footprint. The trip included a zoo visit, a special Thai lunch with a menu prepared by the Consul-General's personal chef, and handover of gifts for each child. The Consulate-General wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the Harinalaya Zoo staff and BLS International for their invaluable support in making this event a success.

Tiljala SHED is an organization who works tirelessly to advocate for the human rights of these vulnerable individuals and promotes positive change in their social, economic, political, and environmental background of the community residing at Tiljala and other neighborhoods in Kolkata.