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.
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,
Kayeng Has a Visitor at School
What’s the good news? Today, we were very moved by these photos. Dr. Num (CEO of Bumrungrad International Hospital), his wife and their son traveled from Bangkok to Khao Yai to visit Kayeng at his school (Makutkiriwan School for the
So Long Until Next Time
The team is back in Laos and Mor Vue, her brother and Kayeng’s Grandparents are back to their respective villages in Xieng Khouang Province. Thongchanh is home in Luang Prabang and his family. The team left Bumrungrad in the evening
Kayeng is Growing Up!
While Kayeng was at Bunrungrad for his check-up he was taught by Dr. Achariya how to clean his eyes by himself. Three steps. Eye Drops. Clean eye conformers and eyes. Clean his eyelashes. He was told to do this on