After more than a week of hard work in difficult monsoon weather conditions, our Local Team and the drilling Company were able on Monday to reach the Nahom area where our construction site is located. During these 4 days, under heavy rains, the drilling was successfully completed to a depth of 72 meters. And the […]
After the numerous administrative procedures successfully carried out by our local team in the particularly difficult pandemic context, we are pleased to share with you the first major step towards the construction of our first water kiosk in the Nahom area: the levelling of the ground. The next step will be the drilling of the […]
We are pleased to welcome a new member to our local team, Mr. Longmoua HOUAXAY. With a strong background in IT, Longmoua works with our Project Manager, Ly Chongheuly, particularly on the various administrative tasks with local authorities. His professional experience will also be a great asset for our team in all matters related to IT […]
Denis Vautravers’ exhibition, which took place from June 12 to July 4, was a great success with the sale of 36 works. Our kind-hearted artist donated the entire sale to our Association, i.e. to the rural communities of the Nahom region (Oudomxay Province), soon to be the beneficiaries of our first and next water kiosk. […]
The situation in Laos remains delicate and the population is even more vulnerable. Our team has been closely affected by the pandemic. The covid and the different measures taken have caused a delay of more than a year in the launch of our project. We are also subject to price inflation as a result of […]
We are proud to count among our new partners the engaged brand of prêt-à-porter “Viengnaly”. Unique creations made in an artisanal and eco-responsible way for a respectful and sustainable fashion. Our common values have united us to support the deprived communities of Laos, to offer a better future to the children of these forgotten villages […]
Dear Friend of Terre des Sourires, After a particularly difficult year due to the pandemic, the whole Terre des Sourires team would like to wish you happiness, good health and prosperity in 2021. Your loyal and devoted support for our mission has enabled us to attain our initial milestones, despite the challenging circumstances. You have inspired […]
The Terre des Sourires Association is pleased to announce its new partnership with the Barilla Group International Family-owned Company. Based on common values in terms of sustainability, long term positive impact, respect for the customs and habits of the beneficiaries and above all in terms of humanism, Barilla Group supports us financially for the construction […]
The manufacture of our first Jerrycans is finished. Ready for delivery in the village of Namkhong !
The Terre des Sourires Association has just reached a very important milestone. After following the official procedures of the Laotian authorities who approved our project, we obtained the last authorizations from the Laotian Government allowing us to start the construction work of our first water kiosk in Namkhong Village, Oudomxay Province. This unique concept that […]