Why Support Students in Laos?
 

In 2012 it was estimated that there were 6.5 million people in Laos and that ¼ of them live under the poverty line of $1.25 per day. The government's expenditure on education is one of the smallest in the world at 2.8%. 
 

In Laos, education development is limited due to low government investments, poor school facilities, and an inappropriate curriculum. Teachers are also poorly qualified. Without access to a sufficient foundation in speaking, reading, and writing, a student simply does not have the tools for a successful education or future. To break this cycle, we need to address underlying issues in education. 

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Message from EDF-Laos

Lower Secondary School enrollment rate in Laos is only 56%, and even less in rural remote areas. That is, one out of every two children will not proceed to the Lower Secondary level and thus most children likely will never learn to speak the primary language of the country. 

Having education leads to health and wealth.  Therefore, EDF-Lao exists to serve the people in need of opportunities for education, especially basic education.  Change in life starts with education, and as such we need to invest in education. We want all children to be educated and not have to live life as laborers; have them enrich their future and not have to work for a penny a day. 
 
Khamhiane Inthava, President, EDF-Laos