Many children in Laos are victims of physical and sexual abuse. Such abuse can take place in the family circle and has detrimental consequences for children. A recent study has shown that nearly half of street children in Laos ran away from home because they were subjected to …

Apr 17, 2020 · Yia was one of the “lost boys” of Laos—street kids relegated to begging, hustling, or stealing to survive. Although given a coveted spot in the Street Kids Center, which cares for, feeds, clothes, and gives study opportunities to kids like him, Yia resisted.

Laos grapples with a substantial population of street children, particularly in urban centres like the capital city, Vientiane, as highlighted in a 2018 UNICEF report. Street children in Laos face numerous physical and mental dangers that make their lives extremely challenging.

Dustan and Darlene and the team travel to remote Laos where they are confronted with the realities of children living on the streets during winter.

It is unknown how many children live or work on the streets of Laos. This is partly because the problem was not recognised officially by the government until recently. Often the children were rounded up, returned home or put into detention centres. Information about Street Children – …

Feb 28, 2020 · What to Do in Laos with Kids. Laos is a great place to explore for easygoing parents and curious, adaptable children — but not children who need access to modern distractions. You won’t find cinemas, malls or flashy theme parks here.

Showing little street kids how to jump rope in #Laos. Read about it: http://ow.ly/uZ9yg.

You can always fly between Vientiane and Luang Prabang to spare your kids the long bus trips. Here is a list of activities available for families, which can make your traveling with kids in Laos fun, educational, and most importantly safe for travelers of all ages.

Around 60% of Laos’ total population consists of children and young people. These children and young people are most vulnerable to the challenges Laos faces today. They are also more vulnerable to child labour, child marriage, and child trafficking.

Jun 15, 2015 · There is an urgent need to address this problem and to create services for the protection of vulnerable youth working on the streets. In the meantime, the vocational training project for street children is a good solution.