Vision
To preserve and promote the Lao rural way of life and to be a model for inclusive community development in the Lao PDR.
Mission
- Human Resource Development: Enhancing professional skills for local producers, with a special focus on empowering youth and women.
- Sustainable Livelihoods: Providing employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for local residents to generate sustainable income.
- Heritage & Ownership: Promoting rural culture and community ownership while bridging local traditions with modern opportunities.
- Environmental Stewardship: Safeguarding the environment and optimizing natural resources through green innovation.
- Educational Collaboration: Partnering with institutions/unisersities to develop students/young people’ skills and foster the next generation of rural leaders.
Core Activities of GLC
1. Agriculture & Food Innovation
Integrated Model Farm: Demonstrating small-scale organic crops and fish pond systems.
Food Processing: Expert-led processing and packaging for high-value goods.
Market Entry: Pursuing ODOP certification for supermarket retail.
Scientific Support: Using microbiology and nutrition expertise for food security.
2. Sustainable Livelihoods & Inclusive Finance
Financial Access: Managing village funds/Market Fund, savings, and green finance.
Business Training: MSME workshops and farmer/Women business support.
Growth Consulting: Expert services in finance, MSME, agriculture, and Community-Based tourism.
3. Youth, Women & Digital Empowerment
Mentoring: Coaching for youth and women-led Small businesses.
Digital Skills: Training in digital tools (VDO, photo taking, Tik Tok) for rural innovation.
Leadership: Empowering Women, local youth as community change-makers.
4. Environment & Green Living
Waste Management: Campaigns for recycling and plastic collection.
Green Innovation: Promoting sustainable daily practices through community action.
5. Culture, Heritage & Community-Based Tourism (CBT)
Skills Revival: Preserving Lao heritage through weaving and handicrafts.
Knowledge Sharing: Cultural sessions led by community elders (BACI, Dancing).
CBT & Workshops: Hosting team-building and cultural tourism experiences.