02 April 2025

The First Step Towards a Cleaner and Greener School

Thongdam Vongintee has big hopes for his school. As the principal of Somsouk Primary School in Sanamxay district of Laos’ southernmost province of Attapeu, Thongdam wants to see his school thrive as a greener and cleaner place of learning, a model that other schools can aspire to. This vision eventually led him a...
22 March 2025

Lao PDR and UNICEF Mark World Water Day with New Clean Water Systems in Remote Communities

Vientiane, 22 March 2025, – The Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF, with support from the Australian Government, are marking World Water Day by unveiling newly completed water supply systems in remote communities of Houaphanh and Phongsaly provinces. Over the past 2 years, the Australian-funded Climate Resilient Wat...
28 February 2025

Government and UNICEF Set Key Priorities for Child Development in Lao PDR

Vientiane, 28 February 2025 -, The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and UNICEF Lao PDR reviewed progress and set critical priorities for 2025–2026 during their annual Joint Programme Review in Vientiane at a meeting chaired by the Vice Minister of Planning and Investment, H.E. Mme. Phonevanh Outhavong, an...
14 February 2025

Lao PDR Household Survey Underscores Need for Investments in Children’s Well-Being

Vientiane Capital, 14 February 2025, – The Lao Statistics Bureau under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Ministry of Health, today released the findings of the Lao Social Indicator Survey III (LSIS III) . Supported technically and financially ...
13 February 2025

Lao Social Indicator Survey III (LSIS III) - National Snapshots

The Lao Social Indicator Survey III (LSIS III) is the latest in the series of surveys in Lao PDR aimed at providing high-quality data for assessing the situation of children, adolescents, women and households in the country.LSIS III was carried out from March to September 2023 by the Lao Statistics Bureau, in part...
13 February 2025

Lao Social Indicator Survey III (LSIS III)

The Lao Social Indicator Survey III (LSIS III) is the latest in the series of surveys in Lao PDR aimed at providing high-quality data for assessing the situation of children, adolescents, women and households in the country.LSIS III was carried out from March to September 2023 by the Lao Statistics Bureau, in part...
12 February 2025

Lao PDR Data Hub

What is the Lao Social Indicator Survey (LSIS III)?, The 2023 Lao Social Indicator Survey (LSIS III), is the latest in the series of surveys in Lao PDR aimed at providing high-quality data for assessing the situation of children, adolescents, women and households in the country. The LSIS III was carried out from M...
24 September 2024

Devastation and Hope in Laos: Rebuilding After the Floods

As I left Luang Namtha back to Vientiane, my thoughts lingered on the scenes of destruction I had just witnessed. The province, hit hard by catastrophic floods, is grappling with widespread damage. What I saw was both heartbreaking and humbling: entire schools and dormitories destroyed, homes flooded and communiti...
15 September 2024

Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF Deliver Urgent WASH Supplies to Flood-Affected Communities

Vientiane Capital, 15 September 2024, – In response to the widespread flooding that has devastated over 486 villages across eight provinces, the Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF have mobilized essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) supplies to provide immediate relief. Nearly 1.1 million chlorine tablets,...
12 September 2024

How to Stay Safe During and After Floods

When faced with severe flooding, it’s crucial to follow safety advice to protect yourself and your family. Floods can lead to serious health risks, including waterborne diseases, food contamination, injuries, and hazardous conditions. Flood preparation infographic UNICEF Lao PDR/2024 During floods infographic UNIC...
10 November 2023

A Brighter Chapter of Nadee Village

Meet Khambang, a resilient 60-year-old woman from Nadee Village, Xiengkhouang province. Life hasn't been easy for her, especially when it comes to water. Back in the day, she had to hike 1 kilometre from her home to the nearest stream to collect water for her family. To add to her hardships, she had to wake up at ...
20 October 2023

Heading to new heights

A dual celebration is taking place with 50 years of sustained partnership between the Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF, and the declaration of Vientiane Province as Open Defecation Free (ODF).In the early 1970s, clean water was accessible to only 290,000 people across 1,000 villages. The challenges of waterborne d...