CARE International in Lao PDR is very proud to have been part of the workshop on disseminating lessons learned and experiences from the implementation of the Nutrition Improvement Cooperation Project (SCALING) in four northern provinces of Lao PDR, which was implemented collaboratively between four consortium partners. CARE's area of work included 102 villages in
In the beginning of January, CARE International in Lao PDR, in collaboration with the Provincial Health Department of Luang Namtha, held an Open Defecation Free ceremony in Sing District, Luang Namtha Province. This success is the result of promoting the importance of having a family toilet to prevent open defecation, which is the main
Capacity building for partners is one of the main priorities for CARE International in Lao PDR, and one of the areas we support is communications work. Through communications, our partners can spread the successes of their project implementation more effectively and widely, and can help provide communities with access to the right sources of information.
In mid-December 2021, CARE International in Lao PDR held an annual meeting to review 2021 project activities and create an action plan for 2022 activities for the Partnership for Improved Nutrition project in Luang Namtha, Sing and Long Districts, Luang Namtha Province, funded by European Union.
CARE International in Lao PDR held a handover ceremony of COVID-19 medical and protective equipment with a total value of 397,345,000 kip to support the Sekong Provincial Heath Office, and the Kaleum, Lamam, Dakcheung, and Thateng District Health Offices. This donation will contribute to helping health workers be able to provide services safely to
At the end of November, CARE International in Lao PDR held a handover ceremony of COVID-19 medical and protective equipment for Phongsaly Provincial Health Office to support Khua, Mai and Samphan District Health Offices for a total amount of US $ 21,111. This donation aims to help medical staff and medical volunteers to provide services
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
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.
