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Help pave a healthy path for Phoudonthan Elementary School.

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  • OUR MISSION:
In 2024, Team Laos joined a humanitarian mission in partnership with a non-governmental organization to help renovate Phoudonthan School in northern Laos, which was in urgent need of repairs. 
 This December, 2025, we will return to continue our work—supporting the students, teachers, and community as part of our ongoing mission to foster a safe, healthy, and inspiring learning environment where children can dream big and strive for a brighter future. Team Laos remains deeply committed to the students and staff of Phoudonthan School.

  • WHY:
We are seeking your support to help raise funds to lay concrete on the front school yard and walkway. Our goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, and concreting the yard is a key part of this effort.
Currently, the yard becomes very muddy, especially during the rainy season, causing children’s shoes to be covered in mud and tracking dirt and dust into the classrooms. Some students wear flip-flops, leaving their feet covered in mud. Additionally, the classrooms have only a few windows for ventilation, and our volunteers have experienced firsthand the impact of a dusty environment on their health.
Concreting the yard will help alleviate this problem. By minimizing dust inhalation, we can protect the health and well-being of the students and staff. We also intend to add a play structure to enrich their educational journey.

  • WHO and WHERE
Muang Sing is home to many of our communities (Mien, Akha, Hmong, Laos, and several other indigenous communities).
The area's rural nature means many families' income is below the poverty level. As a result, they can't afford the students' basic necessities. Also, economic opportunities are limited, leading most households to rely on agriculture and farming for survival.

  • WHAT:
With your support, we can create a safer and healthier courtyard and walkway for both students and staff. The school also serves as a vital space for community gatherings and celebrations.
We are humbly requesting your donations. Your support would be a beacon of hope and would be deeply valued and sincerely appreciated. Any donation, regardless of size, will make a profound impact on the lives of the beautiful children we strive to serve.
We deeply appreciate your time, consideration, and support. All funds raised will be allocated directly to the project. Any additional funds raised will be utilized to purchase supplies for the students.

With sincere gratitude,
Team Laos

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    Koy Saechao
    Organizer
    Portland, OR
    Kristine Saetern
    Co-organizer

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