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On 16 May 2026, the Lao Cai Department of Education and Training, in collaboration with Save the Children through the Child-Centred Community Development Programme in Lao Cai, officially launched SHIFT 2026, a programme that supports adolescents and young people to develop and implement their own initiatives.

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } On 30 January 2026, Lao Safe School Project officially concluded with a close‑out ceremony that brought together government representatives, development partners, project staff, and key stakeholders to celebrate achievements and reflect on lessons learned. The event highlighted the project’s significant contributions to strengthening safe, inclusive, and resilient learning environments for children across Lao PDR.

In late 2025, more than 5,000 students from 150 classes in Lao Cai expressed their inner worlds through vibrant posters in the “Nurturing Positive Emotions” competition, initiated by the core student groups supported by Save the Children.

Communication event series “Child Protection, Injury Prevention and Online Safety” were organized at 119 schools in Lao Cai.

A year that saw a rise to at least 5 million cases and 5,500 deaths from dengue fever globally across most continents, Vientiane – the capital of La

The lab-grown mosquitoes carry a naturally occurring bacteria called Wolbachia, which reduces the insect’s ability to transmit deadly viruses to people, decreasing the risk of dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever outbreaks.

Across the region countries including China, Pakistan, Thailand, Laos and the Philippines are experiencing storms and earlier-than-usual monsoon seasons partly brought about by climate change.

To commemorate ASEAN Dengue Day 2025, the Ministry of Health and Save the Children International in Laos announced the upcoming Wolbachia mosquito release in July 2025 under the Driving Down Dengue in Laos (DDDiL) project. With support from the Government of Australia and the World Mosquito Program, the initiative is preparing through intensive health worker training and community outreach in Vientiane Capital, aiming for over 60% public acceptance. Building on the 99% acceptance in Phase I (2023), Phase II is scaling up across 7 districts, targeting 164 villages. The project is also addressing the growing dengue threat linked to climate change and plans further expansion to four provinces between 2026–2028.

Over two productive days from 2–3 March 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), in partnership with Save the Children International in Laos, convened the Foundational Learning Improvement Project (FLIP) Biannual Review and Next 6-Month Planning Meeting in Salavan Province the review was included the field visit to target schools. The project is funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the System Transformation Grant (STG) and is being implemented in 12 target districts across 5 provinces to strengthen foundational learning for children in disadvantaged communities.

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Kongseng is a staff member in the Child Protection and Counselling sector at the Provincial Lao Women’s Union (LWU) in Luang Prabang. In her role, she works closely with communities to raise awareness about child protection and to support children and women who may be at risk of abuse.

Nout* is a 14-year-old girl from a rural village in Salavan Province in Laos who dreams of becoming a doctor so she can help people in her community stay healthy. She is the only child in her family still able to attend school; her older brother had to leave his studies early to work and support the household. Her parents rely heavily on farming to make a living.

In the rugged highlands of Northern Laos, a rural health center serves as a vital lifeline for over ten surrounding villages. Despite the increasing intensity of climate change where storms have weathered its roof and aging structure, the spirit of service within these walls remains unshaken.

Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR – 27 March 2026, The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony for the “Building Climate-Adaptive Livelihoods and Resilience for Vulnerable Children, Families, and their Communities in Luang Prabang Province” was successfully held on 27 March 2026 at Sanakeo Boutique, Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR.

On World Water Day 2026 (22 March), Save the Children highlights not only the journey of bringing clean water to schools, but also a broader message: protecting children’s rights, dignity, health, and opportunities to learn.

Following the devastation of Typhoon Yagi, Save the Children swiftly provided over 1.1 billion LAK worth of relief supplies to 677 households in Luang Namtha, aiming to support recovery and enable children to return to school. The typhoon’s flooding affected 3,414 households across 37 villages, causing fatalities, extensive property damage, and school closures. Working with local authorities, Save the Children distributed essential supplies and assessed community needs, with leaders expressing gratitude for this vital support to rebuild lives and restore education.

Nearly 80,000 young people and children to benefit from a raft of green initiatives in Zimbabwe, as part of a new project launched - focusing on creating green job opportunities by training young people in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and waste management.

From a ban on child marriage to disease-reducing mosquitos, here are 10 positive changes and outcomes for children that happened in 2025.

People facing rising seas, fiercer storms and hotter weather along Sierra Leone’s coast will benefit from a significant new initiative.

One fifth of the population of southern Malawi will be better equipped to safeguard against climate-aggravated health risks due to a US$37 million initiative announced today by the Green Climate Fund, the Government of Malawi, and Save the Children and its partners.

Save the Children press release on floods in Vietnam that have killed at least 27 children

Louny is a 47-year-old woman from Kern Tai village in Vientiane District, a mother of two, and a staff member at the Women with Disability Association. Living with a physical disability since early childhood, her life has been shaped by resilience and a strong determination to ensure that people with disabilities are not only included but recognized as leaders within their communities.

To save the future, we must make history now

Youth Demand Climate Change Action In Asia Pacific

During our recent visit to Sekong Province, we were struck by an unsettling sight: dense haze covering the hills in early April, a time when the air should be clear. Even brief exposure outdoors made our breathing uncomfortable. Back in Vientiane, the morning air felt similarly heavy, and what used to be a refreshing walk became a struggle. These are warning signs of a growing threat to public health. Communities need better communication about how polluted air affects their health.

In light of the recent 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Dr Montira Pongsiri, SEA SAN Council Member and Senior Advisor on Climate and Health at Save the Children, reflects on how the science-policy interface and evidence-based decision-making is critical in addressing the planetary health crisis.

Over half – or 57% – of the poorest children aged between 3 and 4 years-old in 88 countries do not have a parent or caregiver who plays or engages in early learning activities with them, even though play is crucial for children’s development

“Many children cannot retaliate when hurt or shamed by a parent or caregiver, so they express their anger, resentment and pain elsewhere, sometimes through aggression towards their toys, pets, younger siblings, or classmates who are smaller or appear weaker than them." - Wilma Banaga, Save the Children Philippines Child Protection Advisor.

in a remote island community that is one of the most vulnerable places in the world to rising sea levels and other extreme weather events, tens of tho