100% Completion of the Protected Water Catchment in Ban Pachia, Securing Clean Domestic Water for Over 100 Border Families Across Two Villages Securing access to clean, safe domestic water during severe weather variations has become a reality for local rural communities in Nong District. The infrastructure subproject for the construction of a protected ground water […]
The wait is over! The completion of the Ban Houay Pae Neua overflow bridge unlocks new opportunities, lowers transportation costs, boosts local incomes, and sustainably improves the livelihoods of border communities. Ban Houay Pae Neua, located 46 kilometers northeast of the Yot Ou District center in Phongsaly Province, was established in 2011. The village is
The spot improvement sub-Activity for the Agricultural production access road in Ban Kothong, Nonghed District, Xiengkhouang Province, implemented under the CLEAR Project, has now reached 100% completion. Ban Kothong is a Hmong ethnic village where primary livelihoods rely on upland maize, upland rice cultivation, and livestock rearing. This Climate Resilience infrastructure upgrade directly benefits 336
The Community Livelihood Enhancement and Resilience (CLEAR) Project has financed 306 climate-resilient infrastructure works across 230 target villages as part of its Batch I rollout. One of the project’s premier achievements is the construction of a reinforced concrete causeway across the Nga River, realized through a collaborative and co-funded partnership between the villages of Ban
[Xieng Khouang Province], [07/01/2026] – The community of Ban Ang, Phoukout District, has embarked on a vital infrastructure initiative, commencing the renovation of their Gravity-Fed Irrigation System (Nam Lin). Supported by the Community Livelihood Enhancement and Resilience (CLEAR) project, this initiative highlights community ownership and advanced engineering designed for climate resilience. Background and Objectives: Identified
[Xieng Khouang Province], January 6, 2026 – The community of Ban LongKhan, Phoukoud District, is celebrating a major milestone as the Community Livelihood Enhancement and Resilience (CLEAR) project announces the official completion and reopening of the NamKhan River Suspension Bridge on January 5, 2026. Background and Rationale: Originally constructed in 2012, the 100-meter suspension
[Savannakhet Province], December 15, 2025 – Ban KhaeVing is a poverty-affected village inhabited by the Mangkong ethnic group. Although located only 12 km from the Sepon district center, the village sits on a mountainous ridge with difficult road access. The community comprises 2 hamlets, 88 households, and 96 families. Their primary livelihood is upland rice
October 22, 2025 – The Community Livelihood Enhancement and Resilience (CLEAR) project has officially commenced the construction of a “Nutrition House” sub-project in Ban Pha Daeng Village, Add District Huaphan Province. This is one of 53 Nutrition Houses being constructed nationwide under Batch 1 of the CLEAR project in 2025. This initiative marks a significant