Health, Education & leadership (HEAL)

Goal: To improve access to health, education and leadership development among indigenous communities.

Context: A serious shortage of schools limits opportunities for ethnic
minority children. Indigenous communities are often unfamiliar with the
Lao language, which leaves them unaware of their legal rights and
particularly vulnerable to exploitation. Educated community members
play an important role in protecting their people’s cultural traditions and
rights. VFI also works to increase local access to healthcare.

Target Group: Minority ethnic groups in the uplands of Southern Laos