From October to November 2021, CARE International in Lao PDR held handover ceremonies for the gravity-fed water systems in Souan Ya Village Health Center, Luang Namtha District, Thad Village Health Center, Long District and Mom Village Health Center, Sing District, all in Luang Namtha Province. The construction of these water systems will help people
CARE International in Lao PDR held a training of trainers on CARE’s Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) model in Dakcheung District, Sekong Province. The four-day training was joined by CARE project staff and government partners from relevant departments who are working to strengthen and improve the capacities of women and local communities. The
In September 2021, CARE International in Lao PDR held handover and opening ceremonies of private spaces for youth-friendly services and counselling at eight health centers in Lamam and Dakchueng Districts, Sekong Province. These services were created to provide a safe space for youth to talk openly about their health issues and receive appropriate recommendations for
Gender inequality in Laos is still an important issue that limits opportunities for many groups of people, especially for women and girls in remote ethnic communities. These inequalities result from many factors, including unequal social norms, harmful traditional practices, and lack of understanding about the importance and benefits of gender equality. In order to
Care International in Lao PDR and LWU’s documentary 'Women Challenging Norms' celebrates the many, many inspiring women who are challenging social and gender norms throughout the country by hearing from six different women to learn about their personal journeys and what they have to say about gender inequality and what we can do to
Care International in Lao PDR and LWU’s documentary ''Positive masculinity'' celebrates the many, many inspiring women who are challenging social and gender norms throughout the country by hearing from different women and men to learn about their personal journeys and what they have to say about gender inequality and what we can do to
Care International in Lao PDR and LWU’s documentary ''Community Leader'' celebrates the many, many inspiring women who are challenging social and gender norms throughout the country by hearing from five different women to learn about their personal journeys and what they have to say about gender inequality and what we can do to promote
Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs) and World Savings Day this Saturday 30th October! CARE International in Lao PDR has given great attention to the establishment of VSLAs, with the aim of building the leadership capacity of women, especially ethnic women, to help them learn to
In mid-September, CARE International Lao in PDR supported the garment workers who are affected by COVID-19 by providing consumer goods and hygiene kits to the ALPI, Venture and Trio Garment Factories. The total amount of the donation was 94,680,460 kip, and was supported by the Australian Government and DHL.
In the middle of August, CARE International in Lao PDR, together with the Real relief funded by the World Bank, held an online workshop at Sengkeo Garment Factory to produce washable Safepads. The activity aimed to train garment workers in new skills while supporting CARE to produce washable menstrual pads that can be distributed
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.
