Case Studies

Mobile health clinic saves lives
A Plan International-supported mobile health clinic is helping girls and women from rural and hard-to-reach communities with vital health care including midwifery.

Toilets improve the health of communities
Plan International Laos is encouraging people to use and maintain hygienic toilets and is helping them understand how it will improve their health and well-being.

Good Morning, Vai
Vai, a 12-year-old child, lives in the remote and mountainous area of north-western Laos. Belonging to the Khmu ethnic group, Vai is learning about hygiene and attending regular classes at her Plan International supported school.

True friend concept connects communities with health services
Plan International Laos is piloting a new 'True Friend' approach to encourage rural communities to access health services in Bokeo Province.

Water system reduces burden on girls
A sustainable water supply means that girls from rural Laos are able to spend less time doing chores and more time at school.

Safe water source improves children's health
Plan International Laos provides clean, safe water sources for communities so children's health is not put at risk by dirty water.

Vaccinations keep children healthy and mothers happy
Having access to vital vaccinations while children are young helps ensure that they will live healthier, better lives.

Pre-primary education accelerates ethnic children's learning
Plan International Laos' summer pre-primary course prepares children under 5 in remote areas, where pre-school education doesn't exist, for primary education.

Scholarships help girls go to school
Ethnic minority girls from rural communities are able to go to school and complete their primary education thanks to scholarships provided by Plan International.
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