{"id":1833,"date":"2011-09-12T19:02:23","date_gmt":"2011-09-12T19:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/?page_id=1833"},"modified":"2023-08-06T18:45:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T16:45:05","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ca2-2f71d85a1ae9ed8fd917ca5758b3e6e6\">\n.flex_column.av-1ca2-2f71d85a1ae9ed8fd917ca5758b3e6e6{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1ca2-2f71d85a1ae9ed8fd917ca5758b3e6e6 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-jlgr4b3t-c6d6462f38d888c55a687db60652a7e0 avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 42.296072507553%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-jlgr4b3t-c6d6462f38d888c55a687db60652a7e0__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-949 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-949\"  src='https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Dok_Champa.jpg' width='662' height='280' title='Dok_Champa' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ix1a-ba01c18317f719ba6e27f8c8d887fec7\">\n.flex_column.av-3ix1a-ba01c18317f719ba6e27f8c8d887fec7{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3ix1a-ba01c18317f719ba6e27f8c8d887fec7 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-aa20c0f43b8aa786703c345940b0dc4e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-aa20c0f43b8aa786703c345940b0dc4e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-aa20c0f43b8aa786703c345940b0dc4e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-aa20c0f43b8aa786703c345940b0dc4e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-aa20c0f43b8aa786703c345940b0dc4e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-aa20c0f43b8aa786703c345940b0dc4e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-aa20c0f43b8aa786703c345940b0dc4e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-aa20c0f43b8aa786703c345940b0dc4e av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >About us<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-2a98f02e99eef38a1d5b8e47f1a161ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>TdS is an apolitical and non-denominational Association created on November 8, 2007 in Geneva. It is recognized as a public utility and is exempt from taxes. Donors benefit from a tax deduction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Laos<\/strong><br \/>\nTdS is registered in the legal form of a company. The change of status on the Laotian territory was necessary in order to introduce our current model based on a social entrepreneurship concept. All the funds generated by our activities are reinvested in our projects to cover operational costs and ensure the medium-term sustainability of our actions and structure. We work in collaboration with the various local departments involved in our projects. We ensure transparency on all the processes of actions and projects carried out in Laos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Switzerland<\/strong><br \/>\nContinuous collaboration is maintained with the Embassy of Laos based in Geneva.<br \/>\nOur project was presented to the Lao Embassy based in Grand-Saconnex. The relations maintained with the competent Laotian authorities are precious to us. They are enthusiastic about our concept and the sustainability it will ensure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jlh3v53t-7d43da57ea4b550529a5e4f7de2bbf52\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jlh3v53t-7d43da57ea4b550529a5e4f7de2bbf52{\nmargin-top:-50px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jlh3v53t-7d43da57ea4b550529a5e4f7de2bbf52 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-247q6-1984a024c7886e6c51ee3b30d21affe3\">\n.flex_column.av-247q6-1984a024c7886e6c51ee3b30d21affe3{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-247q6-1984a024c7886e6c51ee3b30d21affe3 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-99b2dbc0d16734b3b3af70d02242d59c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We work in harmony with Lao cultural codes. Indeed, ancient traditions are still very strong in Laos. Tds makes it a point of honour to respect the customs and habits of rural communities as well as the hierarchical rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nm4a-a00e999ee4ac46ae6dea85dd17c7af3c\">\n.flex_column.av-1nm4a-a00e999ee4ac46ae6dea85dd17c7af3c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1nm4a-a00e999ee4ac46ae6dea85dd17c7af3c av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jlh3uhqr-1557b8109c983fd105d06aa55d100a96\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jlh3uhqr-1557b8109c983fd105d06aa55d100a96{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jlh3uhqr-1557b8109c983fd105d06aa55d100a96 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-99b2dbc0d16734b3b3af70d02242d59c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>Each of our projects is the result of the villagers&#8217; request, (&#8230;) who determine their own needs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1gcme-c488c31a1e6a62927ab8c003fb849e9b\">\n.flex_column.av-1gcme-c488c31a1e6a62927ab8c003fb849e9b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1gcme-c488c31a1e6a62927ab8c003fb849e9b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jlh3uhqr-c6e0504430960f3cefb48f2a388cc974\">\n#top .hr.av-jlh3uhqr-c6e0504430960f3cefb48f2a388cc974{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-jlh3uhqr-c6e0504430960f3cefb48f2a388cc974 .hr-inner{\nwidth:300px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jlh3uhqr-c6e0504430960f3cefb48f2a388cc974 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-1125f40bc178b710a81e381d4386ea97\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-1125f40bc178b710a81e381d4386ea97{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-1125f40bc178b710a81e381d4386ea97 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-1125f40bc178b710a81e381d4386ea97 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-1125f40bc178b710a81e381d4386ea97 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-1125f40bc178b710a81e381d4386ea97 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-1125f40bc178b710a81e381d4386ea97 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-1125f40bc178b710a81e381d4386ea97 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Team<\/h3><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>At the origin of the Association<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-99b2dbc0d16734b3b3af70d02242d59c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4537 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-05-25-\u00e0-14.57.36-e1591730993771.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-05-25-\u00e0-14.57.36-e1591730993771.png 80w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-05-25-\u00e0-14.57.36-e1591730993771-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>Melanie Pellaud Zermatten<\/span> &#8211;<em> Founder<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nAfter a trip to Asia in 2003 during which M\u00e9lanie discovered Laos, she returned to Switzerland with the ambition to found an Association to help isolated communities. On November 8, 2007, she created the Terre des Sourires (TdS) Association in Geneva with the main mission of fighting the phenomenon of poverty in the remote areas of Laos. For almost two years, in partnership with Dr. Soli Makohliso, she has developed a new model that combines philanthropy and social entrepreneurship.<br \/>\nIt is with passion and love for Laos and its inhabitants that M\u00e9lanie pursues her work. With strong skills in Project Management, M\u00e9lanie brings her optimism and energy to all the actions carried out by TdS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-99b2dbc0d16734b3b3af70d02242d59c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Davon Tran &#8211; C<em>o-founder<\/em><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4533 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-05-25-\u00e0-14.44.41-e1591731096644.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-05-25-\u00e0-14.44.41-e1591731096644.png 99w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-05-25-\u00e0-14.44.41-e1591731096644-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-05-25-\u00e0-14.44.41-e1591731096644-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 81px) 100vw, 81px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nOriginally from Laos, Davone had to escape her country when she was 11 years old. She lived for more than two years in a refugee camp in Thailand before she was able to obtain political refugee status and return to Swiss territory. With her strength of character and desire to succeed, Davone was able to rebuild her life here. After 30 years, she felt the need to help her country of origin and her way crossed Melanie&#8217;s path. A beautiful meeting in humanity that allowed them to move forward together to intervene with the remote communities of Laos. Co-founder of the Association, she has been of great help to us in launching our projects in Laos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-96f989f9ef60d0cfdceee4a6d117b371\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-96f989f9ef60d0cfdceee4a6d117b371{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-96f989f9ef60d0cfdceee4a6d117b371 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-96f989f9ef60d0cfdceee4a6d117b371 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-96f989f9ef60d0cfdceee4a6d117b371 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-96f989f9ef60d0cfdceee4a6d117b371 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-96f989f9ef60d0cfdceee4a6d117b371 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-96f989f9ef60d0cfdceee4a6d117b371 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The President<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-99b2dbc0d16734b3b3af70d02242d59c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4566 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-06-02-\u00e0-09.16.10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-06-02-\u00e0-09.16.10.png 152w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-06-02-\u00e0-09.16.10-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>Solomzi (Soli) Makohliso<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nSoli Makohliso is a biomedical engineer and international entrepreneur. His current professional interests are in innovation and entrepreneurship for sustainable impact, where he currently serves as the Deputy Director of the EssentialTech Centre at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). Prior to that he spent about 18 years in start-ups and entrepreneurship. He also held advisory positions to the South African government in innovation and nanotechnolgy, as wells as served as the advisor to the Swiss government and leader for developing the strategy for the ongoing Bilateral Cooperation with South Africa in science, technology &#038; innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-4cddafe031a63839dcbce470736dd92f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4cddafe031a63839dcbce470736dd92f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4cddafe031a63839dcbce470736dd92f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4cddafe031a63839dcbce470736dd92f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4cddafe031a63839dcbce470736dd92f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4cddafe031a63839dcbce470736dd92f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-4cddafe031a63839dcbce470736dd92f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-4cddafe031a63839dcbce470736dd92f av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Our Advisory Capacity<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-99b2dbc0d16734b3b3af70d02242d59c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4718 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/A1-picture-e1591731340224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"107\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/A1-picture-e1591731340224.jpg 126w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/A1-picture-e1591731340224-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/A1-picture-e1591731340224-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/A1-picture-e1591731340224-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px\" \/>Alexandre Cantacuz\u00e8ne<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nAlexandre Cantacuz\u00e8ne is the Founder&#038; Executive Chairman of AJC Advisors DWC-LLC, a Management Consultancy firm, based in Dubai, UAE. He is also a Non-Executive Director\/Senior Advisor with different Middle Eastern food and beverages companies operating in the Middle East and Africa.<br \/>\nPreviously, he spent 42 years, of which 30 in Africa and Middle East, as an international staff with Nestl\u00e9 SA, the World\u2019s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness company, where he held Sales, Marketing, General Management as well as top Senior Executive positions. His last two assignments were Chairman&#038; CEO of Nestl\u00e9 Middle East, based in Dubai and, finally, Senior Vice President Nestl\u00e9 SA for the Middle East and Africa, based in the Nestl\u00e9 HO in Vevey, Switzerland. We are pleased to be able to count on his support and precious advice in our projects. An invaluable value for our team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-be7716fab44fd8a9f0e6f4b5819870a1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-be7716fab44fd8a9f0e6f4b5819870a1{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:25px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-be7716fab44fd8a9f0e6f4b5819870a1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-be7716fab44fd8a9f0e6f4b5819870a1 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-be7716fab44fd8a9f0e6f4b5819870a1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-be7716fab44fd8a9f0e6f4b5819870a1 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-be7716fab44fd8a9f0e6f4b5819870a1 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-be7716fab44fd8a9f0e6f4b5819870a1 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The committee<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jshe0nbm-08eca9b3b7d150c6cc7f5a94866d2a4a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Soli Makohliso &#8211; <em>President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">M\u00e9lanie Pellaud Zermatten &#8211;<em>Chief Executive Officer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Natacha Grasselli Erhabor &#8211; General\u00a0<em>Secretary<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Davone Tran<em>&#8211; Co-Founder<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-799d5a9f7fde7706cfc89f8d469a1f12\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-799d5a9f7fde7706cfc89f8d469a1f12{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:25px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-799d5a9f7fde7706cfc89f8d469a1f12 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-799d5a9f7fde7706cfc89f8d469a1f12 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-799d5a9f7fde7706cfc89f8d469a1f12 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-799d5a9f7fde7706cfc89f8d469a1f12 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-799d5a9f7fde7706cfc89f8d469a1f12 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-799d5a9f7fde7706cfc89f8d469a1f12 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  > Account Management and Audit organ <\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jshe0nbm-08eca9b3b7d150c6cc7f5a94866d2a4a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Account Management : \u00a0<em>OneFid S\u00e0rl &#8211; St-Prex<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Audit Organ of the Accounts : <em>OneAudit S\u00e0rl &#8211; St-Prex<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2ozn6-83d077a632d0418d9435f389bfec6d1a\">\n.flex_column.av-2ozn6-83d077a632d0418d9435f389bfec6d1a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2ozn6-83d077a632d0418d9435f389bfec6d1a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k5pugg10-afd2e2b455dcd1322b026d229d58e8b3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k5pugg10-afd2e2b455dcd1322b026d229d58e8b3{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k5pugg10-afd2e2b455dcd1322b026d229d58e8b3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5pugg10-afd2e2b455dcd1322b026d229d58e8b3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k5pugg10-afd2e2b455dcd1322b026d229d58e8b3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5pugg10-afd2e2b455dcd1322b026d229d58e8b3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5pugg10-afd2e2b455dcd1322b026d229d58e8b3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k5pugg10-afd2e2b455dcd1322b026d229d58e8b3 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-25  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >In Switzerland<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jlh3uhqr-7b445bcceda4fb75a27d0f439da6e8b5\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jlh3uhqr-7b445bcceda4fb75a27d0f439da6e8b5{\nmargin-top:-50px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jlh3uhqr-7b445bcceda4fb75a27d0f439da6e8b5 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1rlva-5e32d455f3b823f3710c4ca16bb07d84\">\n.flex_column.av-1rlva-5e32d455f3b823f3710c4ca16bb07d84{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1rlva-5e32d455f3b823f3710c4ca16bb07d84 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-2a98f02e99eef38a1d5b8e47f1a161ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>M\u00e9lanie Pellaud Zermatten &#8211; <em>Director<\/em><\/p>\n<p>J\u00e9r\u00f4me Grenard &#8211; <em>Responsable of water project<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Natacha Grasselli Erhabor &#8211; <em>Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Florian Zermatten\u00a0&#8211; <em>Digital\u00a0Marketing\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1rlva-f3b866d5a946ddf96487ef54a9ce24e5\">\n.flex_column.av-1rlva-f3b866d5a946ddf96487ef54a9ce24e5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1rlva-f3b866d5a946ddf96487ef54a9ce24e5 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-2a98f02e99eef38a1d5b8e47f1a161ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Claude Pellaud &#8211; <em>Cameraman<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Gilbert Rossion &#8211; <em>Journaliste<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Max Zermatten &#8211; <em>Photographer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1hku2-31c86904fb25995a3a4695e42b292ed2\">\n.flex_column.av-1hku2-31c86904fb25995a3a4695e42b292ed2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1hku2-31c86904fb25995a3a4695e42b292ed2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k5pugr0d-ee8fd2e5ddad1a0452869eefe3748ae6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k5pugr0d-ee8fd2e5ddad1a0452869eefe3748ae6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:30px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k5pugr0d-ee8fd2e5ddad1a0452869eefe3748ae6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5pugr0d-ee8fd2e5ddad1a0452869eefe3748ae6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k5pugr0d-ee8fd2e5ddad1a0452869eefe3748ae6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5pugr0d-ee8fd2e5ddad1a0452869eefe3748ae6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-k5pugr0d-ee8fd2e5ddad1a0452869eefe3748ae6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k5pugr0d-ee8fd2e5ddad1a0452869eefe3748ae6 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-32  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >In Laos<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jlh3uhqr-7b445bcceda4fb75a27d0f439da6e8b5\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jlh3uhqr-7b445bcceda4fb75a27d0f439da6e8b5{\nmargin-top:-50px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jlh3uhqr-7b445bcceda4fb75a27d0f439da6e8b5 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ta56-4044944c0b746c1b6cf82c1f50999b9f\">\n.flex_column.av-ta56-4044944c0b746c1b6cf82c1f50999b9f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ta56-4044944c0b746c1b6cf82c1f50999b9f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jlgpblgy-2a98f02e99eef38a1d5b8e47f1a161ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ly Chongheuly \u2013<\/span><em>\u00a0Project Manager <\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4921 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23-768x780.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23-1014x1030.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23-694x705.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/d8809ac9-df7f-4338-8647-d0c272fe9d23-450x457.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 119px) 100vw, 119px\" \/>TdS is pleased to have Ly as Project Manager among its team. With a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in French\u00a0and a Master&#8217;s degree obtained in 2013 at the University of Lyon, Ly has achieved so far a great professional career in the world of finance, but also within our NGO partner PEMM, as well as in a Luang Prabang Tourism Agency.\u00a0Ly speaks fluently French, Lao, Hmong dialect, English and Thai. He has excellent analytical skills and an entrepreneurial ability. His rigour in his work, his professionalism, his knowledge of Laotian bureaucratic procedures, of the remote communities of the Province of Oudomxay, his facility of communication and his expertise in the various computer tools are valuable assets for TdS.<br \/>\n<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Longmoua Houaxay \u2013<\/span><em>\u00a0IT Manager and Project Monitoring <\/em><\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5025 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2021-07-30-\u00e0-17.07.24-e1627821641258.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"117\" \/><br \/>\nWith a strong background in IT, Longmoua works with our Project Manager, Ly Chongheuly, particularly on the various administrative tasks with local authorities. His professional experience is also a great asset for our team in all matters related to IT and project monitoring.<br \/>\n<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-03-03-\u00e0-16.02.52-e1591707748862.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"117\" \/><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dr. Phetsamone Indara Tran \u2013<\/span><\/strong> <em><strong>\u00a0Coorindator and Partner<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nDr. Phetsamone Indara was born in Muang Xay and belongs to the Lao Lu ethnic group. Since 2005, he is the head of the Ophthalmology Unit at Oudomxay Provincial Hospital. With an outstanding personal and professional background, he does a remarkable job within his department. Outside of his professional hours, Dr. Phetsamone provides support to the poorest and most needy people. His generosity, skills, empathy, professionalism, charisma, strength and continued hope in all the actions he undertakes make him an exceptional person. \u00a0More than a local partner, Dr. Phetsamone brings us his precious support in all our process activities and shares with us his wise advice. We are deeply touched by his involvement in our current project, his kindness and the time he devotes to us.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4801 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/95f10d8a-5d75-4f8e-84cb-34370657f1d6-e1596726635123.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"88\" \/><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">LY Banchongphanith \u2013<\/span><\/strong> <em><strong>Engineering Technician<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nLy Banchongphanith is born in Laos. He lived for more than 10 years in France. He speaks fluent Lao, Vietnamese and French. Ly has \u00a0skills in drinking water supply projects as well as in clean energy. He is a great asset to our team.<br \/>\n<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5245 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.16.png 478w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.16-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.16-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.16-450x467.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yaethor Vaporthor\u2013<\/span><\/strong> <em><strong>Kiosk Manager<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nYaethor is a resident of the Ban Nahom area. With a background in IT, he professionally manages the various administrative tasks of the water kiosk, as well as all the activities required to run the water kiosk.<br \/>\n<br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5247 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.28.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"94\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.28.png 520w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.28-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capture-decran-2022-09-13-a-16.54.28-450x518.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Khamhuck Phonexaysengmanee\u2013<\/span><\/strong> <em><strong>Kiosk employee<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nKhamhuck is also a resident of the Ban Nahom area. Previously a carpenter, Khamhuck works diligently in all the tasks required for the smooth running of the water kiosk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-6409008f35559ccf02504fc18590c07e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-6409008f35559ccf02504fc18590c07e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-6409008f35559ccf02504fc18590c07e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-6409008f35559ccf02504fc18590c07e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-6409008f35559ccf02504fc18590c07e av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Our Partners<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k5pu9vgx-40188be0ea28058c04c67e7bbcc4a288 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4763 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terredessourires.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-d\u2019\u00e9cran-2020-06-15-\u00e0-11.15.30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"157\" \/>Peuples et Montagnes du M\u00e9kong<\/strong><br \/>\nPeuples et Montagnes du M\u00e9kong has been specialising in the field of health since 2011. An association of international solidarity that works for access to health among the ethnic groups of northern Laos. They set up training courses provided by occidental doctors and addressed to Lao health personnel and are concerned about the environment in which they work.<\/p>\n<p>A partnership between TdS and Peuples et Montagnes du M\u00e9kong highlights the coherence of such a collaboration. We are already looking forward to moving forward together to offer the most isolated villages of Laos a better future.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.peuplesetmontagnesdumekong.fr\/<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-c17cbd54912b2a8348acee7fb5c1f4dd\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-c17cbd54912b2a8348acee7fb5c1f4dd{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-c17cbd54912b2a8348acee7fb5c1f4dd .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-c17cbd54912b2a8348acee7fb5c1f4dd .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-c17cbd54912b2a8348acee7fb5c1f4dd av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_table '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Mandated companies<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k5pu9vgx-eb3ee2be5631b93845ed8e58aaded601 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>VON DUY KANH<\/strong><br \/>\nFounded in 2014, VO DUY KANH is a Laotian company based in the province of Oudomxay and specialized in drinking water supply projects in Laos. \u00a0As an expert in rural and remote areas, Vo Due Kanh offers services that meet a common objective: to provide long-term access to drinking water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INDARA COMPANY<\/strong><br \/>\nINDARA is a Laotian company based in Oudomxay. Known by the authorities of the Province of Oudomxay, the company Indara is solicited in many construction projects, in the public and private domain. 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