At the end of May 2023, CARE International in Lao PDR held a Reflection Meeting on the Implementation Results of the First 1000 Days for the Promotion of Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent, and Nutrition Health Project in Dakcheung and Kalum Districts, Sekong province. The purpose is to exchange the lessons learned from the
Download August Collect baseline data The baseline data was conducted from 29 August to 3 September 2022. The data was collected in 10 target villages with a total of 274 participants. The baseline data assessed the general condition of the village, socio-economic condition, coffee cultivation techniques, coffee processing techniques, current gender roles, challenges
At the end of May 2023, the Promotion of Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent and Nutrition Health Project of CARE International in Lao PDR, together with the District Women's Union Office, continued to monitor the implementation of the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) activity in Dakren Village, Dakcheung District, Sekong Province to advise them
On May 22–26, 2023, the Promotion of the Quality of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Services in Phongsaly Province (Phase III) of CARE International in Lao PDR held a Refresher Course Training Early Essential Newborn Care Program in 9 Health Centers. The purpose is to refresh the lessons learned about taking care of mothers
On 14 - 17 June 2023, CARE International in Lao PDR, together with the Provincial of Agriculture and Forestry Office and representatives from the 15 target villages of the Sustainable Production and Ethnic Responsible & Women Empowered Coffee Value Chain (SuPER WE) Project, went on a learning exchange program to the Keoset Community Coffee in
In May 2023, CARE International in Lao PDR together with the Provincial and District Agriculture and Forestry Offices, painted and marked the reservation watershed forest maps in 5 target villages for the Khoua Food Security Project. The purpose was to define the boundaries of the areas where people are prohibited to enter in order to protect
On 28 May 2023, CARE International in Lao PDR is celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day together with many countries around the world. One of the priority tasks that CARE International in Lao PDR has focused on improving the reproductive health of women and girls. We work with government partners, international organizations, civil society, and private
On May 26, 2023, CARE International in Lao PDR participated in the Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign at Tan Mixay Secondary School, Vientiane Capital. There were participants from three different schools, including Tanmixay, Donnoun, and Dongbang Secondary Schools. This event was initiated by GIZ Laos and the Promotion Family and Health Association to raise awareness
At the end of April, the Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health through Reducing Early Marriage in Remote Ethnic Minorities Project of CARE International in Lao PDR together with the District Health Office continued monitoring the peer to peer activity in Lamam and Dakchueng Districts, Sekong Province. The purpose is to support the implementation of
On 26 – 30 April 2023, the Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health through Reducing Early Marriage in Remote Ethnic Minorities Project of CARE International in Lao PDR together with the District Health Office handed over the of peer-to-peer IEC materials to schools and health centers in Lamam and DakChueng Districts, Sekong Province. The purpose is
We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.
