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Lao People's Democratic Republic
Education
Help Train and Find Jobs for 30 Laotian Youth
More Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesLack of skills leading to gainful employment among urban marginalized youth in Laos represents a high risk for young people to end up on the streets or adopt harmful behaviors, pertpetuating the cycle of poverty. By providing professional hospitality training and subsequent job placement servcies, the chances for youth to improve their lives increases considerably without creating dependency on program support in the long term. They will then be able to find jobs and earn income. ActivitiesBy providing quality vocational training in a real work environment, and by offering subsequent job placement services, vulnerable young people have the opportunity to obtain decent employment and attain long term financial security. Funding InformationTotal Funding Received to Date: £821 Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc). ResourcesWhy this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term Impact30 students are provided with high quality training making them more attractive to prospective employers 15 students are placed into decent employment, ensuring their long term financial security. Project Message
Young people come to Makphet the Restaurant and they flourish – they learn, they are inspired, they set future goals and become role models to other young people. This is why I love my work. Who is Running This ProjectContact
James Sutherland, Project SponsorOrganisation
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For more information about Lao People's Democratic Republic, read the Human Development Report on Lao People's Democratic Republic or the Wikipedia entry for Lao People's Democratic Republic. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on December 02, 2009. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on July 30, 2008. Latest Update from the FieldAn award for Makphet!By James Sutherland - F-I Grant Manager, December 02, 2009 01:02 PM
 Friends-International is absolutely delighted to announce that Makphet restaurant has been chosen by the Miele Guide (the first independent and authoritative guide to restaurants in Asia) as one of the finest restaurants in Asia! This prestigious award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the Makphet team, and in particular to the tenacity of the students - well done Makphet!
Thanks to all who have supported Makphet to date, either by donation or by dining there... we couldn't have achieved this without your help! Pictures: Read 4 more "Updates from the Field" | Comment on this update How Else You Can HelpSpread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or WebsitePut a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog! Get this widget on: |
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