SAIL Blog – by Sabrina Saechao
I was seven years old when my parents visited their homeland, Laos. They came back with videos and pictures of my relatives. It made sad that I missed an opportunity to travel with my parents to [...]
Life Changing – by Jasmine Kaur Saechao
A certain friend told me, “This summer will change you,” and I never understood the depth of his words. Of all the people [the teachers, mentors, family members] who told me their hopes, his felt [...]
SAIL Blog – by Tacerrah Keokhamdy-Saechao
Never would I have thought that being in a five-week program studying abroad in Laos would I learn so much about who I am and where my family comes from. Before going to Laos, I didn’t know much [...]
My Laos Experience – by Feuy Saephan
Everyone has their own experiences in life. No matter how big or small those experiences are, it will give you a new perspective and change the way you feel or think about things. I was given the [...]
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Reflections from a seasoned peacebuilder on a decade engagement with nonviolent social change in Nepal as the country navigated war and peace. Lederach, well known for his practical and [...]
“Now we have water where there used to be trees.”
In June of 2015, we visited a village in Laos situated not far below the huge Nam Theun 2 Hydropower project on the Xe Bangfai River. Many of the communities downstream from the dam, built in [...]
