Since 1984, TBC has provided food, shelter, and capacity-building support to refugees from Burma/Myanmar and internally displaced persons. TBC is a consortium of 10 international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from 8 countries. It has also engaged in research into the root causes of displacement and refugee outflows. Membership is open to other NGOs with similar interests. TBC’s head office is in Bangkok, with field offices in the border towns of Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, Mae Sot, Umphang and Kanchanaburi. TBC also has a field office in Yangon, Burma/Myanmar.