Where We Work

Our Work in Laos

Laos has experienced much hardship economically, causing widespread poverty. Unfortunately, many poor people looking for decent paying jobs are tricked, coerced and forced into the sex industry, including children.

Laos is an ethnically diverse country with approximately 6.5 million people comprised of 49 different ethnic groups. It was colonised by France in the early 1900s, but in 1954, the Vietnamese defeated the French, granting Laos full sovereignty from French rule. Unfortunately, during the next two decades Laos experienced political upheaval and much war, including the Second Indochina War (1954 to 1975). With the fall of Phnom Penh and Saigon to communist forces in 1975, the unstable Laos government gave way to the communist Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The new regime imposed strict security measures and established a harsh Soviet-style system, which caused 10% of the population to flee the country.

The Laos economy has struggled, as well. Laos has been plagued by inadequate infrastructure and underdeveloped human resources throughout much of its existence, which has caused widespread poverty throughout much of the country.

HOW WE ARE HELPING END SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Child Rescue is impacting Laos in a positive way. We’re actively involved in rescuing children from the sex-trade through our various rescue operations. Our involvement has given these precious little ones hope and the chance to dream again. We’re also providing rescue children a safe, loving environment to grow up in and be healed from their past abuse in one of our Rescue Homes.  Plus, we’re giving them the chance to get a good education and learn a vocation so that they can earn a good income and break the cycle of poverty.

Latest News From Laos

Nine Year Old Girls Rescued in Laos

October 5, 2015

The children of Laos are being forced to move away from their homes to find work, families sell some of them just so they can buy food, and others are being trafficked into the darkest places you can imagine.

Filed Under: Blog, Laos, Rescue

2014 Year in Review

March 11, 2015

From rescuing our 1000th girl to opening a new rescue project, 2014 was a year of highlights and certainly one to remember!

Filed Under: Blog, Cambodia, International News, Laos, Philippines, Prevention, Thailand

Laos Rescue Gains Momentum

March 9, 2015

In just nine weeks we’ve already rescued 39 children from sexual exploitation, and we are confident there are many, many more to come.

Filed Under: Blog, Girls, Laos, Rescue, Success Stories

Looking for a way to help end human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Laos? Partner with us to fight the atrocity of sexual exploitation of children by Sponsoring a Home in Laos.