What We've Done

  • The installation of a playground in a primary school in the village of Baaktaphan
  • The construction of a water pump system for two schools
  • The building of a two room bathroom for a secondary school
  • The provision of dental and items of personal hygiene to an orphanage in Pakse
  • The distribution of clothes to a remote village in Southern Laos
  • The sponsorship of a book club to distribute books and collection of books for a library to primary school students
  • The supply of educational materials to two schools
  • The donation of shoes for all the students in the village

Existing elementary and secondary schools in rural Laos are oftentimes dilapidated and lack fundamental elements conducive to a child's learning environment. Jai Lao will work to renovate and modernize schools in the developing rural communities of Laos. We strive to provide for the basic safety and educational needs of students, including the installation of bathrooms and running water, provision of electricity to classrooms, replacement of dirt floors, and provision of playground equipment for school yards.

Existing elementary and secondary schools in rural Laos are often in need of reading and writing materials. Jai Lao believes that reading and writing help stimulate a child's mind and therefore, Jai Lao will also ensure that newly renovated schools receive the necessary educational supplies to make learning in school fun, stimulating and rewarding, including text books, readers and general school supplies.

The fate of the needy in Laos depends in part on the success and charitable hearts of Laotians in developed countries. Jai Lao will implement a need-based and merit-based scholarship program for their full potential with the educational opportunities available to them in the United States.

Jai Lao has a simple and strong desire to give back and help Laotians. We embrace our Lao traditions and heritage and will uphold and promote all the beautiful aspects of Lao culture. Further, Jai Lao will diligently strive to instill Lao's unique culture to our posterity as passed down to us by our parents.

There are many talented and charitable kind-hearted people who desire to give back to those in need but simply don't know how they can help. Jai Lao welcomes and encourages all of us to have "Jai" for those that are less fortunate. Jai Lao volunteers will have the oppunity to participate in our service missions to Laos. These Laos service missions will be funded by individual volunteers who in essence can experience a pure feeling of love and compassion from their act of generosity and service.

The dedication and success of Jai Lao's short-term goals will bring us one step closer to our long-term goals, which include the following:

  • Jai Lao desires to build schools for remote villages in Laos that do not have established schools.
  • Jai Lao desires to implement an English language program for volunteers to teach English to eager Laotian students in Laos.
  • Jai Lao desires to establish a financial aid sponsorship program for university students in Laos.

With passion and conviction in our hearts, we will strive continually to work and serve tirelessly for our Lao brothers and sisters. Through our programs we hope Laotians everywhere can collaborate and connect to each other regardless of where we live or where we come from.