HI is working to reduce the threat posed by cluster munitions and all explosive remnants of war in Laos.
Its teams of mine clearance experts work alongside villagers affected by the presence of these weapons. They clear the land, destroy the devices and educate the local community about the dangers they pose.
At the same time, the organisation runs development projects aimed at reducing the risk of disability and improving the social inclusion of disabled people. It also focuses on preventing disability in children under the age of 5. HI promotes the identification of disability, carries out disability awareness activities and organises infant stimulation sessions. HI also aims to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS and diseases such as malaria among women, children and adolescents.
In several provinces, HI also aims to improve access to education for disadvantaged children and reading skills for all children, with a particular focus on non-Lao speaking children and children with disabilities.
Finally, HI is working to improve care for people in need of rehabilitation. The organisation works with government agencies to develop the country's rehabilitation sector and provides training for professionals working in the field.
