Gvi Laos Staff

GVI Laos' 5am for 5 days Challenge

Fundraising for Action Change
US$2,895
raised of US$4,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Action Change

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1111494
We unite individuals and equip partnerships to tackle global issues locally

Story

GVI Laos’ goal is to have a positive impact on the development of the Lao community, by increasing the choices, life-chances and employment opportunities of a diverse range of financially disadvantaged students through increased access to education. Our project equitably supports target groups of disadvantaged students including:


•    Novice Monks
•    Lay people: male and female, children and adults
•    Young girls from a local organisation that rescues girls who have been tricked or forced into the sex industry.


To Reach our Objectives We Offer:
•    English language lessons
•    Female-only classes and workshops
•    Scholarships for secondary, tertiary and vocational education and training
•    Medical and basic needs support. 


This increases groups and individuals’ access to employment opportunities, strengthens self-determination and contributes to the development of Laos’ society as a whole.


The time has come for this year’s annual Charitable Trust Challenge! Each year we hold an event to raise funds to continue to provide sponsorships and educational, medical and general support for these dedicated groups of Lao students. This year, sponsored by families, friends, former volunteers, GVI alumni and generous donors from around the world, our passionate volunteers and staff will participate in the traditional practice of Alms Giving to Monks and Novices at 5am for 5 teaching days in a row! Alms Giving is practiced by many locals, who donate food to the processions of passing Buddhist Monks and Novices daily at 5am. By participating alongside members of the local community, we are showing our respect for Lao culture while raising much needed funds to make a difference in the lives of our enthusiastic students. This year, the challenge will be held from Monday 23rd May to Friday 27th May 2016. Please get involved!


Kop jai lai lai (Thank you very much)

Share this story

Help Gvi Laos Staff

Sharing this page with your friends could help raise up to 3x more in donations

You can also help by sharing this link on

About the charity

Action Change

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1111494
We have over 70 projects worldwide and our purpose is building an international community of people united in a common goal of making an impact on global issues, raising awareness of the need for protection of our environment, and meeting the challenges presented by natural and unexpected disasters.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$2,894.28
+ US$142.43 Gift Aid
Online donations
US$2,626.78
Offline donations
US$267.50

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.