Author name: Sengthavy Sihaphone

[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