Denis Vautravers’ exhibition, which took place from June 12 to July 4, was a great success with the sale of 36 works. Our kind-hearted artist donated the entire sale to our Association, i.e. to the rural communities of the Nahom region (Oudomxay Province), soon to be the beneficiaries of our first and next water kiosk. […]
The situation in Laos remains delicate and the population is even more vulnerable. Our team has been closely affected by the pandemic. The covid and the different measures taken have caused a delay of more than a year in the launch of our project. We are also subject to price inflation as a result of […]
We are proud to count among our new partners the engaged brand of prêt-à-porter “Viengnaly”. Unique creations made in an artisanal and eco-responsible way for a respectful and sustainable fashion. Our common values have united us to support the deprived communities of Laos, to offer a better future to the children of these forgotten villages […]
Dear Friend of Terre des Sourires, After a particularly difficult year due to the pandemic, the whole Terre des Sourires team would like to wish you happiness, good health and prosperity in 2021. Your loyal and devoted support for our mission has enabled us to attain our initial milestones, despite the challenging circumstances. You have inspired […]
The Terre des Sourires Association is pleased to announce its new partnership with the Barilla Group International Family-owned Company. Based on common values in terms of sustainability, long term positive impact, respect for the customs and habits of the beneficiaries and above all in terms of humanism, Barilla Group supports us financially for the construction […]
The manufacture of our first Jerrycans is finished. Ready for delivery in the village of Namkhong !
The Terre des Sourires Association has just reached a very important milestone. After following the official procedures of the Laotian authorities who approved our project, we obtained the last authorizations from the Laotian Government allowing us to start the construction work of our first water kiosk in Namkhong Village, Oudomxay Province. This unique concept that […]
It is with great joy and emotion that I am pleased to announce that our project “Lao Aqua Empowerment” will be launched in the coming months. On last Thursday, we obtained the last document necessary for its realization: The Operation Permit delivered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Vientiane. For more than a […]
Collaboration between partners working for a similar cause but with their own specific expertise is a step towards success. Uniting on the basis of shared ethical values to achieve a common goal: to bring support to the remote communities of Laos. It is on the basis of the fundamental principles of this philosophy that TdS […]
In this period of global epidemic, our team wishes to express its deep gratitude to the City of Geneva (DGVS). Committed to International Solidarity, since 2016 it has supported several of our projects to help the poorest villages in Laos. Due to its generosity, more than 5’000 people have now access to a source of […]