We gave Mr Houng hope today. Now, what needs to be done is to see if we (he and us) can evolve that hope into self esteem and self confidence. He lost both 18 years ago, when he found a
Support Begets Support
What’s the great news? We had a fantastic afternoon with our friends at UXO LAO. The UXO removal team has been a godsend for our preschool programs. They’ve always been ready and prepared to clear UXO at our new school
Overcoming the Past
What’s the good news? We met Mr Pheng today. His leg was blown off by a bomb 43 years ago, while working his farm. Today, he traded in his old prosthetic for a new one. No protruding screws. He said,
Clothing the Children
Give Children A Choice distributed clothes (from so many of our Vientiane, Japanese, US, Aussie and other anonymous donors) to the sick and premature children at the Xieng Khouang Provincial Hospital. The nurses said parents’ spirits were uplifted by the
Mr. Yelee Exceeds Expectations!
What’s the good news? We bumped into Mr. Yelee at the Xieng Khouang Provincial Hospital today. It was timely. Mr. Yelee’s BLU Minimart business is going strong. We celebrated his first year anniversary this month. He more than exceeded our
Thank you SEAM!
Japan-based Southeast Asia Medical Support Organization (SEAM) donated blood pressure cuffs and stethescopes to the Xieng Khouang provincial hospital. Met the hospital director Dr Kormoua to present the generous donation and who put them to immediate use by the hospital
Road Trip Through Six Provinces!
What’s the good news? Dori embarked on a six province drive February 27th. First goal is to explore a social venture model of “creating a village tax” on villagers’ business revenue, where funds would be directed exclusively to children’s education.
Our New Children’s Learning Center in Kokpherng Village
Breaking Ground! The 450 square meter (4800 square foot) children’s learning center in Ban Kok Pherng has broken ground. When the project is complete it will have four classrooms and a huge 240 square meter (2400 square foot) activity room!
Na Oh Preschool Update
Our newest preschool in Na Oh Village, Pek District, Xieng Khouang Province is now under construction. The grounds were cleared of UXO on January 13, 2016, we signed the MOU with the Provincial and District Education Departments on January 27,
Massage for a Cause
A heartfelt thank you to Noy Srisouphan of Dallas, Texas for her fundraising efforts to benefit Give Children A Choice. On February 10th, MASSAGE FOR A CAUSE was held at ‘The People’s Last Stand’ (Tapas Bar and Restaurant) in Dallas,