Laos

Save the Children in Laos

Save the Children began its operation in Lao PDR in 1987, and since then we have developed a strong reputation as the leading child rights organization in the country. We strive to ensure that children’s rights to education, health, protection and participation are fulfilled at all times, including during disasters.

Save the Children’s vision is that children in Lao PDR have their rights equitably fulfilled and are healthy, protected, empowered, skilled and knowledgeable to seize emerging opportunities and mitigate threats in a fast changing environment.

The situation for children in Laos

Lao PDR is a unique country, made up of 49 ethnic groups with over 200 different dialects and languages spoken by a population of 7.4 million people. The four main ethno-linguistic groups are Lao-Tai, Mon-Khmer, Chine-Tibet and Hmong-Iu Mien all marked by different cultures, traditions and livelihoods.

Presently, the monitoring and implementation of the UNCRC is done by state agencies and National Commission for Mothers and Children (NCMC), with whom we work closely with in capacity building and ensuring that children’s rights are at the forefront of their work.

What We Do

A girl joining the LtR project's activity Save the Children Laos

Child Protection

Education

A boy receives the routine vaccination at the Mobile Vaccination in Luang Prabang Province. Save the Children Laos

Health and Nutrition

A girl sharing her voice during the CEFM's activity

Child Rights Governance

Humanitarian Response

Disaster Risk Reduction

2025 DIRECT REACH AND BUDGET

120,320

People reached through various programs

43,900

Children Reached

9 M

2025 Annual Country Office Portfolio

News & Stories

25 Feb 2026

Laos

Replanting Hope After the Flood

At 64 years old, Mr. Thitchanpheng, a retired teacher living with a disability in Sibounheuang village, Nan District, has spent his life serving his community. Despite living with kyphosis since infancy, he dedicated nearly 30 years to teaching before retiring in 2019. Today, he lives with his children and grandchildren, supporting his family by farming rice—work that is physically demanding but essential for their food and income.

Strengthening Climate Resilience in Luang Prabang: MOU Signed to Support Vulnerable Children and Communities

Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR – 27 March 2026, The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony for the “Building Climate-Adaptive Livelihoods and Resilience for Vulnerable Children, Families, and their Communities in Luang Prabang Province” was successfully held on 27 March 2026 at Sanakeo Boutique, Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR.

Dreaming of a Brighter Future Through Education: Story of Nout

Nout* is a 14-year-old girl from a rural village in Salavan Province in Laos who dreams of becoming a doctor so she can help people in her community stay healthy.

She is the only child in her family still able to attend school; her older brother had to leave his studies early to work and support the household. Her parents rely heavily on farming to make a living.