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.

Louny’s Journey from Struggle to Strength: A Voice for Inclusion and Dengue Prevention

Louny is a 47-year-old woman from Kern Tai village in Vientiane District, a mother of two, and a staff member at the Women with Disability Association. Living with a physical disability since early childhood, her life has been shaped by resilience and a strong determination to ensure that people with disabilities are not only included but recognized as leaders within their communities.

Building Strong Foundations for Every Child: FLIP Biannual Meeting Highlights

Over two productive days from 2–3 March 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), in partnership with Save the Children International in Laos, convened the Foundational Learning Improvement Project (FLIP) Biannual Review and Next 6-Month Planning Meeting in Salavan Province the review was included the field visit to target schools. The project is funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the System Transformation Grant (STG) and is being implemented in 12 target districts across 5 provinces to strengthen foundational learning for children in disadvantaged communities.