A Young Woman’s Determination to Succeed

A Young Woman’s Determination to Succeed

Aiher Saupor is determined to continue her education despite poverty and her parents’ disapproval. “I have seen my parents working so hard in the field and they still live in poverty. That’s why I don’t want to be the same. I wanted to study and get a job,” says the...
A Strong Determination BeatsPoverty

A Strong Determination BeatsPoverty

Poverty stills keep some children in rural districts of Laos out of school, especially girls. There are many barriers to girls’ education. Some must work to help their families or stay home to take care of younger siblings. Other girls simply don’t have money for...
Breaking the Poverty Cycle

Breaking the Poverty Cycle

Education is vitally important for lifting people out of poverty, and this is especially the case for young women.  The Australian government, through the Laos Australia Institute, provides scholarships to over 280 young men and women from disadvantaged rural areas in...
From the Village to the World

From the Village to the World

Ms Phaynalin Toummala received a LANS award in 2011 and has now completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the National University of Laos. “LANS not only gave me an opportunity to further my study, it made my life better and to be a better person,” she said....