Our Supporters
Without support from the following organisations, AFESIP Lao PDR and its projects would not exist. Thank you to all of our supporters, including private donors, for their generousity and enthusiasm to fight human trafficking in Laos.
ANESVAD takes action against child sexual expolitation and supports development projects that promote sustainable self sufficiency. As a key supporter of AFESIP Laos PDR since 2004, ANESVAD provides ongoing funding for AFESIP's rehabilitation and reintegration projects for children subjected to trafficking and sexual explotation.
Since 2007, UNICEF has supported AFESIP Laos PDR in its provincial Outreach programs in Udomxay and Champasak. In collaboration with UNICEF, the Government of Lao PDR is undertaking new initiatives to combat trafficking in support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and NGOs such as AFESIP.
Youth Challenge Singapore are a major contributor to the construction of a vocational training school and vocational curriculum development at AFESIP's new rehabilitation centre and shelter in Savanakhet, due for completion in late 2008.
In 2008, the Australian Government provided funding to build a fresh water well at the new AFESIP Centre in Savannakhet. Funding was provided under the Australian Embassy's Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants program that aims to support community projects that address basic humanitarian hardship and reduce poverty by directly assisting poor and disadvantaged groups.
In 2007, The French Embsassy in Laos provided funding to train Lao and Thai Police in law enforcement and legal rights for victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation in Lao PDR.
The Asia Foundation is comitted to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. In 2007 and 2008, the Asia Foundation provided funding for AFESIP's rehabilitation centre in Vientiane Capital to provide emergency support and basic services for victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation.
In 2006 and 2007, Exotissimo Laos donated funds for AFESIP's Outreach and Vocational Training programs to aid the rehabilitation of trafficked women and children. Exotissiomo has also created employment opportunities for trafficked individuals in the tourism industry. The Exotissimo group makes regular contributions to small scale independent projects in Laos, and regionally.
Manos Unidas Spain partners with local community organisations to create and improve educational and vocational resources. In 2007/08, they provided funds to support AFESIP's Social Enterprise (ASE) program; a training and income generating activity for trafficking victims.
In 2007/08, the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok provided funding to support vocational activities (artificial flower production) for victims of trafficking, as well as legal training and law enforcement for AFESIF staff, Police and Government staff.
ECPAT Italy have been ongoing supporters of AFESIP Lao PDR since 2006. Committed to eliminating the sexual exploitation of children, ECPAT have provided funding for a new AFESIP rehabilitation centre in Savannakhet due to open in late 2008. The centre will provide safe accomodation as well as psychological counseling, medical care and vocational training for residents.
In 2007/08, the German Embassy in Laos provided funding for AFESIP's rehabilitation centre in Vientiane Capital. This included funds for training and reintegration materials.