“Our mission is to empower rural communities, both locally and nationally, by providing accessible, quality education and skills training. Our efforts foster sustainable livelihoods and promote innovative project management. We are dedicated to building strong collaborations between local leaders and global partners, driving long-term development that ensures self-reliance, economic independence, and a better future for all. Through our commitment to sustainability, empowerment, and integrity, we strive to create lasting positive change in the communities we serve.”
Englist language learning.
Hospitalty training
IT intiatives
Waste management, recycling, and cultivating practical organic gardens, environmental awareness
Creating high-guality employment opportunities (restaurant, projects, training…)
Englist language learning.
Hospitalty training
IT intiatives
Waste management, recycling, and cultivating practical organic gardens, environmental awareness
Creating high-guality employment opportunities (restaurant, projects, training…)
Volunteering
Our Experience
We have categorized our teaching experiences to help you find it easier. we will provide lesson plans, an education system, and support from our education coordinator, including a Lao-English teacher. Both the coordinator and students will assist you before and during classes.
At MITTAPHAP-Saelao, people from around the world come together to discover and share experiences and knowledge with the Lao community to make a more sustainable way of life
Sae Lao has the ability to transform lives through empowering people with key skills. Here are some of the stories that highlight the reasons Sae Lao exists
I absolutely loved volunteering at Sae Lao! Teaching the students in Vang Vieng was incredibly rewarding, the students are so friendly and excited to learn! The Sae Lao staff were so lovely and accomodating. If any volunteer ever had a question or concern, the staff were happy to help. I would 100% recommend volunteering at this project.
This has been one of the most beautiful experiences of my life! Peter and all the staff in Saelao are absolutely amazing and they work very hard to make an impact on local children's education. I'm very grateful I could learn from them. I recommend this experience to everyone, specially if your career is about education. Me as a teacher, I've felt fulfilled and volunteering here has made me fall in love with my profession again. I will never forget this wonderful experience.
United Kingdom
Volunteering at the Sae Lao Project has been the most beautiful experience! Teaching the students has been so rewarding, and I love how excited they are to learn! I had no teaching experience, but I learnt from the Lao team and the other previous volunteers to help the students learn and improve their English skills and knowledge. I want to say a huge thank you to Peter and the Lao team for giving me this opportunity and for always being so welcoming, kind, friendly, for helping me immerse into the local community and always having smiles on your faces. I will never forget you!
I absolutely loved volunteering at Sae Lao! Teaching the students in Vang Vieng was incredibly rewarding, the students are so friendly and excited to learn! The Sae Lao staff were so lovely and accomodating. If any volunteer ever had a question or concern, the staff were happy to help. I would 100% recommend volunteering at this project.
This has been one of the most beautiful experiences of my life! Peter and all the staff in Saelao are absolutely amazing and they work very hard to make an impact on local children's education. I'm very grateful I could learn from them. I recommend this experience to everyone, specially if your career is about education. Me as a teacher, I've felt fulfilled and volunteering here has made me fall in love with my profession again. I will never forget this wonderful experience.
Our team consists of full time employees that works at MITTAPHAP-Saelao and an ever-changing group of volunteers from all over the world.
Peter has been the project director of Sae Lao since 2019. He is 25 years old, and volunteered for the Sae Lao project during his college days.
He came back in 2019 to the site, before Covid-19 decided to block the whole world. So he stayed here for 2 years, waiting for things to get back to normal.
His mission was then to restart the project with the rest of the team, redoubling efforts to attract new volunteers and improve the site.
Today, the project is back on its feet, and Peter is the coordinator of the whole team. He is also the link between the association and the local authorities or the government.
And above all: he makes many volunteers come to help us and feel good here, and that is very precious!
Tui is the assistant coordiantor here at Sae Lao. He joined in October 2023, initially working in the restaurant before becoming a trainee coordinator.
Tui is responsible for everything volunteer related - welcoming them, resolving any issues, and generally making sure they are having a good time! Tui is loved by us all at Sae Lao for his work ethic, passion, and kind nature.
MaeMai is our wonderful chef of our restaurant. She prepares the lunch for the volunteers each day(!) and serves her guests delicious dishes and drinks!
Phanda is Carrot and Leila's child. Together, they are the dream team in welcoming guests at the restaurant. They are also responsible for ensuring the chickens and ducks stay off the restaurant and that the cows stay out of the garden. Besides that, they love to cuddle with our volunteers!
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We are thrilled to have you join us here at the Saelao Project. By becoming part of our community, you’re stepping into an inspiring journey focused on education, sustainability, and meaningful connections with the local community. Together, we work to create a positive impact, not only by teaching and learning but by building a better future for everyone involved.
I want to connect with people, with different countries. Because English is a global language. I feel a bit smarter when I speak English. I feel like I can communicate with people all around the world. I feel like I can learn from them. I want to learn new cultures, meet new people, open my mind and heart, and get to see something new. I want to travel abroad for new experiences.
Tui Phommalath Assistant Co-Ordinator