Wravong Phrachanh
Wravong Phrachanh has loved drawing and cartoons since she was young. Over the years, she has developed her artistic skills and continued creating and sharing her work through her page, This is WRA. Her contribution to the Herbarium of Non-Timber Forest Products of Lao PDR opened a new chapter in her creative journey. For the […]
The Bamboo & NTFP Development Association (BNDA)
For many rural communities in Houaphan Province, bamboo and non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are more than resources from the forest. They are an important part of people’s livelihoods, food, traditional knowledge, and local economy. But managing these resources sustainably requires knowledge and cooperation. Since its establishment in 2020, the Bamboo & NTFP Development Association (BNDA) […]
Dr Lampheuy Kaensombath
Dr Lampheuy Kaensombath is a researcher in animal nutrition and farm management who decided to invest her knowledge into achieving meaningful transformation in rural communities in Laos. She is convinced that academic knowledge achieves its true value only when translated into practical solutions that improve real life. From 2016 to 2019, she served as a […]
Sahai Coffee
Sahai Lao Coffee Roastery is a community driven initiative that empowers local farmers across Northern Laos. Sahai promotes sustainable practices by training growers in selective hand-picking and responsible processing methods. They help partner communities to master each production step while protecting their ancestral lands. In 2012, Alex Chitdara, one of the two co-founders of Sahai […]
Prof. Soulivanh Lanorsavanh
Associate Professor Soulivanh Lanorsavanh is a lecturer and the Deputy Head of the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, National University of Laos (NUoL). He has dedicated his academic career to the study of plant morphology and the vascular flora of Lao PDR. His work is driven by a deep passion for […]
Prof. Vichit Lamxay
In 2016 and 2020, Professor Vichit Lamxay was rewarded for his outstanding research by the Faculty of Natural Science of the National University of Laos. He has become a model for many in the field of botany and biodiversity. Professor Vichit Lamxay is a renowned researcher in biodiversity, recognized for his contributions to agroforestry, ecosystem […]
Honeybee Haven
Located in the heart of Xieng Khuang Province, the Honey Exhibition and Distribution Centre in Paek District is more than a place to purchase honey. It serves as a hub for promoting agricultural biodiversity while providing essential guidelines and knowledge on beekeeping. Established in 2019 through a partnership between the Department of Agriculture and Forestry […]
Dr. Phetlasy Souladeth
Dr. Phetlasy Souladeth, Assistant Professor and Head of the Scientific Research and Academic Services Division at the Faculty of Forestry, National University of Laos (NUoL), has dedicated her career to enhancing agrobiodiversity through her research on plant species. Her journey began with receiving the Darwin Scholarship, for which she trained after graduating with her bachelor’s […]
Ponpailin ‘Noi’ Kaewduangdee
Ponpailin Kaewduangdee, also known as Noi, was the owner of Doi Ka Noi restaurant in Vientiane, Laos. She was an outstanding culinary artist dedicated to preserving and celebrating Lao cuisine. She grew up in a small rural farming community in Khammouane Province, where she learned the importance of fresh, quality ingredients from her grandmother. At […]
