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Women’s Empowerment in Laos

Contribute to sustainable, long-term women’s empowerment initiatives in Laos

Discover the ancient city of Luang Prabang. This challenging but rewarding role will provide not only an insight into Lao culture, but also an increased understanding of females’ changing roles in Laos and will allow you to provide educational opportunities to local females that enables them to increase their own future employment opportunities and improving quality of life for themselves, their families and communities.

Volunteers will teach both grammar based and conversational based English. You will conduct various English, computer & life skills classes.

You will play a significant role in improving the quality and access to education for disadvantaged females and at the same time increase their employment opportunities and their quality of life.

Volunteers may also be involved in a variety of the following additional workshops: vocational English, heath, literacy and life skills depending on the needs of the local community at the time.

This program goes on for either 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 weeks. Please contact us for more details.

Program Details

  • Program Type
    • Volunteering
  • Location
    • Luang Prabang
  • Program for an individual or for a group
    Individual
  • Program highlights
    • You have the rare opportunity to work closely with disadvantaged girls and women
    • Visiting local sights and being able to enjoy a weekend break on the banks of the Mekong River.
    • Promote gender equality, improve equal access to education and empowering local females

What's included in your experience

  • Housing
  • 24/7 Emergency Support
  • Meals
  • Orientations during your time abroad
  • Access to Alumni Network
  • Worldwide Presence
  • Airport Pick-up

What you are responsible for

  • Airfare
  • Visa Application Assistance
  • Visa and Passport Fees
  • Medical Insurance
  • Field Trips
  • Cultural Tours