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Nhommalate Area Program

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Program Type

Community Development

Location

Laos

Areas of Focus

Livelihoods
Progress

1,307children and adults were trained on child protection, including positive parenting, children's rights and early marriage

Progress

141people were trained in agriculture and livestock techniques including food production, livestock handling, climate-smart techniques and post-harvest storage methods

Progress

141people were trained in business and entrepreneurial skills, including financial literacy and income-generating activities

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Program Details

Context

Gnommalath District is located in the north-east of Khammouane Province with a population of 28,919. Most villages are connected via dirt roads or trails and can be accessed throughout the year by four-wheel drive vehicles, motorbikes, and tractors.

The district covers 124,798 hectares of land, with about 4,524 hectares under forest cover. The weather is, in general, hot and wet. The rainy season runs from May to October and the dry season is from November-April. Most of the community (95%) work as farmers. Major products planted and produced by farmers in the district are rice, cucumbers, corn, eucalyptus, and vegetables, planted in household gardens along rivers. Important festivals celebrated in the target area are Boun Phavet (celebrated at the end of the Buddhist lent), Pimai Lao (the Lao New Year), the rocket festival (celebrated to pray for rain), Boun Deun Sam (thanksgiving festival celebrated in February).

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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2023 and September 2024, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.