Founded in 2019, MITTAPHAP EDUCATION is registered with Ministry of Education in Laos PDR project has been located in Nathong Village, near the city of Vang Vieng, to teach English to children, use Saelao community taking-over all from operation EEFA-Saelao which no longer legally exists.
Our MITTAPHAP + (SDPs) is Sustainable Developed projects has at it’s forefront international volunteerism and social enterprise initiatives, driven by a three-fold mission: Education, Environment and Employment.
Free Education for all is 100% NGO, English language learning, skills training, and IT initiatives are at the core of our mission. Our volunteers, Lao-English teachers include trained students play a key role in making learning impactful for individuals of all ages.
At MITTAPHAP-Saelao Project, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity for a brighter future. Education is the foundation of equality.Education is at the heart of project and is what we do best. We believe in education for a better future and our goal is to support local children and youth to get educated.
One of the main objectives of the MITTAPHAP Project is to give the local community the opportunity to learn English for free. We currently hold English classes five evenings per week by international volunteers. Over 300 students registered in September 2019!
We encourage everyone joining the project to participate in teaching English classes and to speak English with the staff to help them improve and gain confidence.
Students are taught by volunteers who are either native English speakers or speak English as a second language. We encourage everyone joining the project to participate in teaching English classes and to speak English with the staff to help them improve and gain confidence.
We support local children and young people to get educated. Our Project offers individuals a chance to gain work experience and improve their English by working at the SAE LAO Project, while receiving a fair wage.
At SAE LAO 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 is a sustainable development project located in Nathong Village, near the city of Vang Vieng, Lao PDR. The project consists of a small organic farm, a community centre that provides daily English classes, and a volunteer project for international visitors.
The mission of the SAE LAO project is to provide a holistic model for sustainable development in order to manage natural resources in an efficient, effective, and equitable manner.
The program is based on two key ideas:
We want to be at the forefront of sustainable development in Lao. The benefits of this approach will be promoted through practical economic, social and environmental projects in Nathong Village, Vang Vieng and SAE LAO Project will be an acknowledged leader in this way of working and living.
We have already been recognised for our work by becoming the Energy Globe Awards National winner for Lao PDR in 2015.
2015 saw SAE LAO win the Energy Globe National Award for Lao PDR.
‘With 177 participating countries, the ENERGY GLOBE Award is today’s most prestigious environmental award. It is awarded annually to projects focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energies and the conservation of resources. The awards for these many projects are presented in their recipients’ individual countries in cooperation with our partners, in particular with the international offices of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce.’
Read more about our Energy Globe Award here.
In order to model these ideals, the SAE LAO project aims to achieve the following:
So far, SAE LAO has been successful in achieving a number of its goals. There are 5 full-time paid Lao staff members and part time staff members, consistent English classes, a fully operational restaurant, and a consistent vibrant volunteer community. In addition, the organic garden produces already some fruits, vegetables and herbs, that we use in the restaurant. Buildings are made of sustainable materials, primarily bamboo, timber and mud bricks.
Besides all of that, there remains much room for growth. We want to implement new community projects, expanding our adult education and skills training and slowly improving our systems on site with the aim of creating a closed circular economy. All waste is good waste.
Some of the upcoming projects include involving the local community in producing and selling natural and local products to boost their income and creating more energy efficient and environmentally water systems on site.
SAE LAO is looking to partner with international and national organizations to receive the funding, resources, and knowledge necessary to make improvements. These partnerships will aid SAE LAO in establishing sustainable non-profit commercial enterprises and making improvements to current facilities and programs.
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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.
