The construction of the building of our second water kiosk, located in Huanambak, Xay district, Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR 🇱🇦 has been completed ! Now, we have to install the entire water filtration system, as well as training the future local employees in this region with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure the […]
We are facing unprecedented challenges: After COVID, the economic crisis (inflation of over 43%, devaluation of the KIP), and now the devastating impact of climate change. 💔 Our first water kiosk in Laos was self-sufficient in 7 months, serving 85% of the population (over 4,200 people). Today, due to heavy rainfall, more than 40% of […]
Ideally situated alongside the road, the 4,474 residents of the Huanambak region, regrouping three villages: Ban Huanambak, Ban Sensouvan, and Ban Senlad, located in the Xay district, will soon have access to clean drinking water💧
The wait has been lengthy, the stakes high, but at last, 🎉 we are thrilled to announce the commencement of construction for our second Community Water Kiosk 💧 located in Huanambak, Xay District, Oudomxay Province 🇱🇦 A heartfelt thank you goes out to our invaluable donors, without whom this project wouldn’t be possible. We extend […]
The current challenges in Laos, affected by heavy rains 🌧️ and with already eight provinces facing flooding, have significantly impacted our projects in the Oudomxay province. 👉Over 85% of the population in the Ban Nahom region now relies exclusively on drinkable water from our kiosk 💧Dependent on weather conditions, the residents are arranging jerrycan transports […]
Thanks to the villagers’ radiant smiles, who are delighted to soon have access to clean drinking water💧we passionately pursue our profession and mission. The drilling is now done, and we are awaiting the water analysis results before beginning the construction of this second community water kiosk 🙏
To start off the week on a positive note, I am thrilled to share some good news with you ! After over a month and a half of hard work, sleepless nights, and the inevitable stress of social entrepreneurship work. I am delighted to announce that the drilling operation for the second community water kiosk […]
On March 19th of 2022, Terre des Sourires officially opened the very first community water kiosk in the Ban Nahom region, located in the Beng district of the Oudomxay province. Just 6 months later, this kiosk has already accomplished one of the fundamental objectives of our social entrepreneurship model – achieving self-sustainability! Thanks to our […]
Drum roll, please 🥁 Terre des Sourires is pleased to announce the arrival of a new member in its team 🥳 Stephanie Garde! As Senior Fundraising and Project Officer from the Syni program ! Stephanie brings over 10 years of experience managing multi-million dollar child protection projects around the world, as well as two Masters […]