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Farmers daughters dressed in traditional New Year's
costumes. A coffee seedling nursery in Xieng Khouang. The nursery
also raises tree seedlings and tea shoots. A coffee seedling nursery in Xieng Khouang. Seed
trays are being covered with straw to protect seedlings from early
frosts. A female farmer grows garlic instead of opium as
part of a programme which encourages crop substitution to opium
cultivation. She is a member of the Lao Women's Union of Keo Path
village. Children carry vegetables to the nearest market.
A female farmer grows barley instead of opium as
part of a programme which encourages crop substitution to opium
cultivation in Nong Het District. Barley will be used as cattle
feed. A female farmer grows barley instead of opium as
part of a programme which encourages crop substitution to opium
cultivation in Nong Het District. Barley will be used as cattle
feed. Intensive training classes for staff and farmers
in community development are undertaken at the Training, Trials
and Demonstration Centre in Muang Khoune. This type of training
involves farmers in the decision making process. An assistant at the seedling nursery of the Training,
Trials and Demonstration Centre (TTDC) of Muang Khoune waters vegetable
patch . Cabbage, onions and other seeds are grown to test their
adaptability to the local climate. A seedling nursery where coffee, tea and barley is
grown. The Training, Trials and Demonstration Centre in Muang Khoune
is used as a training facility for farmers groups and agricultural
students. A seedling nursery where coffee, tea and barley is
grown. The Training, Trials and Demonstration Centre in Muang Khoune
is used as a training facility for farmers groups and agricultural
students. A livestock specialist inspects a newly planted rye
grass field destined for livestock feed at the Training, Trials
and Demonstration Centre in Muang Khoune. A girl carries her sister on her back in the Muong
Phu Kut village. A villager from Muang Phu Kut interprets a traditional
Hmong ethnic dance. A water user group meet with the project irrigation
specialist at the site of a dry canal. They discuss how to make
the best use of their resources including repairing a dam that is
cracked. Two farmers grow garlic instead of opium as part
of a programme which encourages crop substitution to opium cultivation
in the Upland region of Nonghet Tait. The 'cattle bank' is the main initiative in regards
to livestock production. It is a way of building up livestock to
pre-war levels, minimizing cattle loss and is based on a local tradition
of lending animals and sharing offspring. A detail of fence construction using natural materials.
The 'cattle bank' is the main initiative in regards
to livestock production. It is a way of building up livestock to
pre-war levels, minimizing cattle loss and is based on a local tradition
of lending animals and sharing offspring. The 'cattle bank' is the main initiative in regards
to livestock production. It is a way of building up livestock to
pre-war levels, minimizing cattle loss and is based on a local tradition
of lending animals and sharing offspring. Nakho village members thresh harvested rice. The
straw is stored above the ground in a wooden rick though the livestock
specialist is trying to convince villagers to store it in pits along
with urea to increase it's food value. Nakho village members thresh harvested rice. The
straw is stored above the ground in a wooden rick though the livestock
specialist is trying to convince villagers to store it in pits along
with urea to increase it's food value. A woman winnowing rice while cows graze on the harvested
rice field near Nakho village. In this area families have been provided
with three cows each. A woman winnowing rice while cows graze on the harvested
rice field near Nakho village. In this area families have been provided
with three cows each. Nakho village members thresh harvested rice. The
straw is stored above the ground in a wooden rick though the livestock
specialist is trying to convince villagers to store it in pits along
with urea to increase it's food value. Nakho village members thresh harvested rice. The
straw is stored above the ground in a wooden rick though the livestock
specialist is trying to convince villagers to store it in pits along
with urea to increase it's food value. Nakho village members thresh harvested rice. The
straw is stored above the ground in a wooden rick though the livestock
specialist is trying to convince villagers to store it in pits along
with urea to increase it's food value. Nakho village members thresh harvested rice. The
hay is stored above the ground in a wooden rick though the livestock
specialist is trying to convince villagers to store it in pits along
with urea to increase it's food value. A livestock specialist gives a lecture to a group
of village extension workerson rice straw and urea as a way of improving
livestock feed quality. Hmong natives dressed in traditional costume watch
bull fighting as part of the New Year's festivities. Hmong natives dressed in traditional costume watch
bull fighting as part of the New Year's festivities. Hmong natives dressed in traditional costume watch
bull fighting as part of the New Year's festivities. A view of a small village on a mountain near the
Viet Namese border. Portrait of a child. A woman working in her vegetable garden. A woman working in her vegetable garden. Portrait of women and child. A typical home constructed out of wood. A child looking out of the window of her home. Beneficiaries constructing the new Chom Cheng elementary
school in Hongsa. Some 20-30 workers from four different villages
take turns working on the site. The project provided building materials
(such as cement and steel), roofing materials and desks. Beneficiaries constructing the new Chom Cheng elementary
school in Hongsa. Some 20-30 workers from four different villages
take turns working on the site. The project provided building materials
(such as cement and steel), roofing materials and desks. Beneficiaries constructing the new Chom Cheng elementary
school in Hongsa. Some 20-30 workers from four different villages
take turns working on the site. The project provided building materials
(such as cement and steel), roofing materials and desks. Beneficiaries constructing the new Chom Cheng elementary
school in Hongsa. Some 20-30 workers from four different villages
take turns working on the site. The project provided building materials
(such as cement and steel), roofing materials and desks. Beneficiary at the construction site of the new Chom
Cheng elementary school in Hongsa. Some 20-30 workers from four
different villages take turns working on the site. The project provided
building materials (such as cement and steel), roofing materials
and desks. Beneficiaries constructing the new Chom Cheng elementary
school in Hongsa. Some 20-30 workers from four different villages
take turns working on the site. The project provided building materials
(such as cement and steel), roofing materials and desks. Beneficiaries constructing the new Chom Cheng elementary
school in Hongsa. Some 20-30 workers from four different villages
take turns working on the site. The project provided building materials
(such as cement and steel), roofing materials and desks. Beneficiaries constructing the new Chom Cheng elementary
school in Hongsa. Some 20-30 workers from four different villages
take turns working on the site. The project provided building materials
(such as cement and steel), roofing materials and desks. A bridge connecting Hongsa and Ngeun village was
built with funds from the project. It is located 7 km north-west
of Hongsa. Beneficiary Vanena Pimboathong collecting water from
a well built by the project in That village. Before the well was
built, villagers had limited access to clean water. The beneficiaries
organized a water supply committee made up of 14 families who contribute
money to pay for the well's maintenance. Beneficiary Vanena Pimboathong collecting water from
a well built by the project in That village. Before the well was
built, villagers had limited access to clean water. The beneficiaries
organized a water supply committee made up of 14 families who contribute
money to pay for the well's maintenance. A bridge connecting Hongsa and Ngeun village was
built with funds from the project. It is located 7 km north-west
of Hongsa. Beneficiary Vanena Pimboathong at a well built by
the project in That village. Before the well was built, villagers
had limited access to clean water. The beneficiaries organized a
water supply committee made up of 14 families who contribute money
to pay for the well's maintenance. Beneficiary weaving a bolt of cloth by hand. She
will sell it to an exporter who will then sell it to a clothing
producer in Thailand. She is one of five members of the Then Kham
village weaving association who have received training and credit
to buy the loom and materials. Each member takes turns using the
loom. A bolt of cloth requires from two to three days of work. Beneficiary weaving a bolt of cloth by hand. She
will sell it to an exporter who will then sell it to a clothing
producer in Thailand. She is one of five members of the Then Kham
village weaving association who have received training and credit
to buy the loom and materials. Each member takes turns using the
loom. A bolt of cloth requires from two to three days of work. |
Beneficiary weaving a bolt of cloth by hand. She
will sell it to an exporter who will then sell it to a clothing
producer in Thailand. She is one of five members of the Then Kham
village weaving association who have received training and credit
to buy the loom and materials. Each member takes turns using the
loom. A bolt of cloth requires from two to three days of work. Beneficiary weaving a bolt of cloth by hand. She
will sell it to an exporter who will then sell it to a clothing
producer in Thailand. She is one of five members of the Then Kham
village weaving association who have received training and credit
to buy the loom and materials. Each member takes turns using the
loom. A bolt of cloth requires from two to three days of work. Beneficiaries making bricks for the construction
of a new school in Then Kham village. The project is supplying the
cement, steel and roofing materials. Fish farmer Nane Kheung feeding fish at his fish
hatchery in Done Keo village, Ngeun district. With assistance from
the project, he was able to repair his fishpond and purchase more
fish. Fish farmer Nane Kheung feeding fish at his fish
hatchery in Done Keo village, Ngeun district. With assistance from
the project, he was able to repair his fishpond and purchase more
fish. Fish farmer Nane Kheung feeding fish at his fish
hatchery in Done Keo village, Ngeun district. With assistance from
the project, he was able to repair his fishpond and purchase more
fish. Fish farmer Nane Kheung at his fish hatchery in Done
Keo village, Ngeun district. With assistance from the project, he
was able to repair his fishpond and purchase more fish. Fish farmer Chan Ta feeding the fish at his fish
hatchery. With assistance from the project, he constructed a fishpond
in place of his rice paddy. His increased income has improved his
household's food security and he expects to pay back the loan within
one year. Eight families in his village have received credit for
fish farming. Fish farmer Chan Ta feeding the fish at his fish
hatchery. With assistance from the project, he constructed a fishpond
in place of his rice paddy. His increased income has improved his
household's food security and he expects to pay back the loan within
one year. Eight families in his village have received credit for
fish farming. Cattle farmer Seng Kham feeding his bulls in Kang
village. Livestock trainers taught him proper vaccination techniques
and, as a result, his cattle production has increased. He expects
to make enough money to pay back his loan within five years. Cattle farmer Seng Kham feeding his bulls in Kang
village. Livestock trainers taught him proper vaccination techniques
and, as a result, his cattle production has increased. He expects
to make enough money to pay back his loan within five years. Cattle farmer Seng Kham on his farm in Kang village.
Livestock trainers taught him proper vaccination techniques and,
as a result, his cattle production increased. He expects to make
enough money to pay back his loan within five years. Cattle farmer Seng Kham on his farm in Kang village.
Livestock trainers taught him proper vaccination techniques and,
as a result, his cattle production increased. He expects to make
enough money to pay back his loan within five years. Fish farmer Chan Ta at his fish hatchery. With assistance
from the project, he constructed a fishpond in place of his rice
paddy. His increased income has improved his household's food security
and he expects to pay back the loan within one year. Eight families
in his village have received credit for fish farming. Pasahomxay School (meaning friendship school) in
Kang village, 18 km north of Nguen. The school, which has 200 students,
was finished in May 2001. The project provided the materials for
its construction and the beneficiaries contributed their labour.
Pasahomxay School (meaning friendship school) in
Kang village, 18 km north of Nguen. The school, which has 200 students,
was finished in May 2001. The project provided the materials for
its construction and the beneficiaries contributed their labour.
Cattle farmer Seng Kham feeding his bulls in Kang
village. Livestock trainers taught him proper vaccination techniques
and, as a result, his cattle production has increased. He expects
to make enough money to pay back his loan within five years. Cattle farmer Seng Kham feeding his bulls in Kang
village. Livestock trainers taught him proper vaccination techniques
and, as a result, his cattle production has increased. He expects
to make enough money to pay back his loan within five years. Pasahomxay School (meaning friendship school) in
Kang village, 18 km north of Nguen. The school, which has 200 students,
was finished in May 2001. The project provided the materials for
its construction and the beneficiaries contributed their labour.
Pasahomxay School (meaning friendship school) in
Kang village, 18 km north of Nguen. The school, which has 200 students,
was finished in May 2001. The project provided the materials for
its construction and the beneficiaries contributed their labour.
Pasahomxay School (meaning friendship school) in
Kang village, 18 km north of Nguen. The school, which has 200 students,
was finished in May 2001. The project provided the materials for
its construction and the beneficiaries contributed their labour.
Pasahomxay School (meaning friendship school) in
Kang village, 18 km north of Nguen. The school, which has 200 students,
was finished in May 2001. The project provided the materials for
its construction and the beneficiaries contributed their labour.
Beneficiary Khampha Inthasak on her orange and mango
farm. The project supplied her with 100 orange trees and 20 mango
trees. It also provided her with technical training the cultivation
of fruit trees using pesticides and spacing techniques. Pasahomxay School (meaning friendship school) in
Kang village, 18 km north of Nguen. The school, which has 200 students,
was finished in May 2001. The project provided the materials for
its construction and the beneficiaries contributed their labour.
Beneficiary Khampha Inthasak on her orange and mango
farm. The project supplied her with 100 orange trees and 20 mango
trees. It also provided her with technical training the cultivation
of fruit trees using pesticides and spacing techniques. Beneficiary Khampha Inthasak with a basket of oranges
from her orange/mango farm. The project supplied her with 100 orange
trees and 20 mango trees. It also provided her with technical training
on the cultivation of fruit trees using pesticides and spacing techniques.
Farmer Chanthy Koauanxay watering onion plants in
her vegetable garden. With project assistance, she was taught how
to grow onions, ginger and lettuce to replace her unprofitable rice
crop. These crops are more profitable because they are exported
to Thailand. Farmer Chanthy Koauanxay watering onion plants in
her vegetable garden. With project assistance, she was taught how
to grow onions, ginger and lettuce to replace her unprofitable rice
crop. These crops are more profitable because they are exported
to Thailand. Farmer Chanthy Koauanxay in her vegetable garden.
With project assistance, she learned how to grow onions, ginger
and lettuce to replace her unprofitable rice crop. These crops are
more profitable because they are exported to Thailand. Farmer Chanthy Koauanxay with one of her children.
With project assistance, she learned how to grow onions, ginger
and lettuce to replace her unprofitable rice crop. These crops are
more profitable because they are exported to Thailand. Rice farmer Soneleu working in his rice paddy in
Donekeo village. The project provided him with fertilizer, training
and irrigation assistance. With these inputs, he was able to double
his yield in one year. Rice farmer Soneleu working in his rice paddy in
Donekeo village. The project provided him with fertilizer, training
and irrigation assistance. With these inputs, he was able to double
his yield in one year. Beneficiary Phengkham Boundeu weaving a bolt of cloth.
She has been weaving for six years. With project credit, she purchased
a loom and can produce the cloth faster. She sells her products
both to local merchants and directly in Thailand. She received her
first loan in 1998 and is now paying back a much larger second loan.
Beneficiary Phengkham Boundeu weaving a bolt of cloth.
She has been weaving for six years. With project credit, she purchased
a loom and can produce the cloth faster. She sells her products
both to local merchants and directly in Thailand. She received her
first loan in 1998 and is now paying back a much larger second loan.
Rice farmer Soneleu working in his rice paddy in
Donekeo village. The project provided him with fertilizer, training
and irrigation assistance. With these inputs, he was able to double
his yield in one year. Rice farmer Soneleu and a family member working on
his rice paddy in Donekeo village. The project provided him with
fertilizer, training and irrigation assistance. Before the project,
he could only produced 2.5 tonnes of rice on his 1.4-hectare lot.
Now, thanks to the improvements he has made, he yields over five
tonnes. Cloth weaver Phengkham Boundeu at her weaving workshop.
With project credit, she purchased a loom and can produce the cloth
faster. She sells her products both to local merchants and directly
in Thailand. She received her first loan in 1998 and is now paying
back a much larger second loan. Beneficiaries visiting a local health clinic in Nagnang
village, 15 km from Ngeun. The village's 86 families benefit from
the clinic's medical services. Funded by the project, its beneficiaries
and the government, the clinic was finished in May 2000. Beneficiary Phengkham Boundeu with a piece of cloth
she is working on. With project credit, she purchased a loom and
can produce the cloth faster. She sells her products both to local
merchants and directly in Thailand. She received her first loan
in 1998 and is now paying back a much larger second loan. Health clinic in Nagnang village, 15 km from Ngeun.
The village's 86 families benefit from the clinic's medical services.
Funded by the project, its beneficiaries and the government, the
clinic was finished in May 2000. Health clinic in Nagnang village, 15 km from Ngeun.
The village's 86 families benefit from the clinic's medical services.
Funded by the project, its beneficiaries and the government, the
clinic was finished in May 2000. Rice paddy of farmer Thithane Chanthalaguy. The project
provided him with fertilizer, insecticide and training on how to
prepare the soil. He also grows tobacco and garlic to increase his
income. Finished cloth piece that beneficiary Phengkham Boundeu
wove With project credit, she purchased a loom and can produce the
cloth faster. She sells her products both to local merchants and
directly in Thailand. She received her first loan in 1998 and is
now paying back a much larger second loan. Rice farmer Thithane Chanthalaguy on his paddy. The
project provided him with fertilizer, insecticide and training on
how to prepare the soil. He also grows tobacco and garlic to increase
his income. Rice farmer Thithane Chanthalaguy on his paddy. The
project provided him with fertilizer, insecticide and training on
how to prepare the soil. He also grows tobacco and garlic to increase
his income. Poultry farmer Da Pakhamsuk on his farm. With project
credit, he purchased chickens, ducks and turkeys. He has already
paid back his first loan and plans to buy a hand tractor with his
next earnings. Poultry farmer Da Pakhamsuk feeding the birds on
his farm. With project credit, he purchased chickens, ducks and
turkeys. He has already paid back his first loan and plans to buy
a hand tractor with his next earnings. Poultry farmer Da Pakhamsuk feeding the birds on
his farm. With project credit, he purchased chickens, ducks and
turkeys. He has already paid back his first loan and plans to buy
a hand tractor with his next earnings. Rice farmer Thithane Chanthalaguy working in his
paddy. The project provided him with fertilizer, insecticide and
training on how to prepare the soil. He also grows tobacco and garlic
to increase his income. Vegetable farmer Champa Sayasona watering her vegetable
garden. The project provided her and her husband with training,
new varieties of seed and materials to make a fence. They grow onions,
cabbage and lettuce and also have one hectare of rice. Their garden
yields eight to ten harvests per year. Vegetable farmers Chanepan Sengthongkham and Champa
Sayasona watering their vegetable garden. The project provided them
with training, new varieties of seed and materials to make a fence.
They grow onions, cabbage and lettuce and also have one hectare
of rice. Their garden yields eight to ten harvests per year. Vegetable farmers Chanepan Sengthongkham and Champa
Sayasona watering their vegetable garden. The project provided them
with training, new varieties of seed and materials to make a fence.
They grow onions, cabbage and lettuce and also have one hectare
of rice. Their garden yields eight to ten harvests per year. Vegetable farmers Chanepan Sengthongkham and Champa
Sayasona watering their vegetable garden. The project provided them
with training, new varieties of seed and materials to make a fence.
They grow onions, cabbage and lettuce and also have one hectare
of rice. Their garden yields eight to ten harvests per year. |
