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Welcome to Volun-Tour Laos
We are an organisation that seeks to bring communities and volunteers together, to work on valuable development projects to enhance lives in rural Lao villages
Welcome to Volun-Tour Laos
We are an organisation that seeks to bring communities and volunteers together, to work on valuable development projects to enhance lives in rural Lao villages
We focus on engaging our volunteers with development work in rural Laos, whilst also seeking local communities to work to a development model designed to deliver independence and sustainability.
More than just giving to the communities- we work with them. In preliminary meetings we discuss potential avenues for project work. We require the village to commit to the project in the form of materials or labour. Once the community commit then it becomes their project- they have a vested interest in learning and understanding it- that engagement is fundamental to the development work we do. Once the project is completed, we run workshops with the community on how to maintain and look after the work. By having this engagement with rural communities we remove their sole dependence on us. Indeed, they can then become self-sufficient, independent and able to sustain the project themselves. We will provide villages with the basic infrastructure they need, the essentials, and provide them the skills and knowledge to develop of their own accord. |
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The UNICEF video above captures some of the problems with rural water and sanitation development here in Laos.
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Volun-Tour Laos 339/10 Phetsarat Road Mueng Gha Village Luang Prabang Lao PDR Phone: (856) 071 253 935 |
responsible volun-tourism
working with communities, volunteers, local, district and provincial officials to put our ethos into practice
structured development work with a longterm and sustainable vision
caring and catering for donors, clients and communities
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Since 2008, we have worked with volunteers to assist in these communities, with their labour, skill and knowledge. We encourage volunteers to embrace the cultural exchange and work with the community on the project. |
Our work
From running water through to education, Volun-Tour Laos looks for projects that surround developing health and well being, or anything related to education. Bringing communities together to work for what they need and giving volunteers the opportunity to assist and engage with communities. |
Our Partners
We work with a range of organisations, from local non-profits, global charities, through to tour companies. Apart from our affiliates we also rely on an array of donors and supporters to assist our work. We are always in need of support and are ever on the look out for advice and innovative ideas to extend the reach and depth of our work. |
Our History
Our work today is a culmination of years of experience in rural development work and volunteer service programs. Starting from small origins we still remain true to the goals we set out at the start. Our staff are all proud of our history and year on year we look to enhance and improve our work. |