Laos

Project Description:
The objective of the project is to provide equipment for vocational training of teenage girls. These girls, from poor families in the countryside, were sent to the city to earn money but eventually found themselves the victims of violence and/or sexual exploitation. The project focuses on women at risk and aims at enabling them to be financially independent. Currently the project provides residence to some of the girls but also gives advice and counseling to girls that residence is not being provided to.

 

Project Summary	Provide shelter and professional employment training (hair dressing) for young girls.
Location	Vientiane
Duration	Ongoing
Beneficiaries	6-8 young women
Budget	$1000 (US)

 

Project Description:
The objective of the project is to support environment-friendly and long-term income-generating organic farming to guarantee safe food provision in the area. The project aims to train farmers in organic farming and composting while decreasing their reliance on chemical fertilizers. The project also funds the construction of an irrigation system for the farm in which the training takes place.

 

Project Summary	Support organic farming education and awareness.
Location	Xaysavang (village), Xaythany District, Vientiane Province
Duration	Ongoing
Beneficiaries	Inhabitants of Northern Laos (80 households)
Budget	¥880,000