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Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It has a population of 6 million, the majority of whom are ethnic minorities. VFI works with villages along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which was bombed more heavily than any location on Earth during the U.S.'s "Secret War" on Laos during the Vietnam War.
Although Lao people have a strong understanding of their communities' best interests, they live in extreme poverty and too often lack critical resources and technical training needed to improve their quality of life. VFI's Laos staff works with communities to promote local leadership.
VFI has built a bridge between these leaders and international supporters so that vulnerable communities have the resources they need to protect themselves from mounting outside threats on their land rights, health, traditional culture and livelihoods.
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