Laos
About Our Work in Laos
In Laos, we work with government bodies and other local partners to improve legislative capacity and effectiveness, increase the country’s regional and international engagement, enhance water management and expand wetlands, advance women’s rights and opportunities, and expand access to justice for all citizens. Our programs help communities better manage development and safeguard their natural environment, increase public access to information, and advance Laos’s connectivity with its neighbors.
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News from Laos
Learn about our latest work and development approaches.
What We Do
Revitalizing wetland habitats
With more than a third of economic growth in Laos relying on the country’s natural resources amidst its rapid growth, increased pressure has been placed on the environment.
We supported three villages in the Xe Bang Fai district and Khammouane province to help develop sustainable and economically viable wetland management plans. Our support resulted in a regeneration of crucial wetland habitats and aquatic species. One of the supported villages supported was able to use wetland resources to earn money and support small-scale riverbank erosion protection measures.
Ensuring access to justice
Access to justice for all citizens of remains a priority for our work in Laos.
In order to increase Laos citizens access to justice, the Foundation’s Legal Aid Program provided support to the Lao Ministry of Justice and the Lao Bar Association to establish and operate 94 legal aid offices and eight legal aid clinics throughout the country. This program facilitates essential legal aid services such as documentation and court representation.
Recent Publications
Mekong Safeguards Factsheet
Lao PDR: Civil Society Organization and Community Scoping Study
Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar: Civil Society Organization and Community Scoping Study
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Staff in Laos
Mission-driven and multidisciplinary, our staff bring a broad range of talents and backgrounds to their work every day.