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LAOS
Due to the sensitive nature of our work in Laos, please contact us directly for more information. Our work concentrates primarily in the following area:
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Water & Sanitation Health: providing families in Southern Laos access to safe water, hygiene education and sanitation facilities.
STATISTICS
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Almost half of the villages in rural Laos do not have access to a clean water. This has a negative impact on the health of villagers, causing illness and even death.
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Approximately one quarter of the population practices open defecation, oftentimes at night. Women and children are vulnerable to snake bites & rape.
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Most primary schools lack a proper water supply and latrine facilities for the children to use during school hours. This negatively impacts attendance and achievements.
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18% of children enrolled in school do not complete primary education. Those who do often lack knowledge due to constraints such as a lack of quality learning materials.