Archive of everything tagged "Laos"

Fund ‘Em Friday — August 17, 2012

August 19, 2012

This week’s App.Net launch is a small victory for an idea: Instead of being cynical, people can make the culture that they’re looking for. In that spirit, I’m going to share a few people I think are doing work worthy of your support. (Grab those wallets and purses!)

An old woman walks 1km to buy pain medicine.

Young Lao Photographers

June 22, 2011

Students Of Luang Prabang’s @My Library Use Donated Cameras To Capture Warm, Striking Images Of Their Day-To-Day Lives.

Village Science's New Microscope Receives a Blessing During A Lao "Baci" Ceremony.

HIYOW Wrap-Up: The Ties That Bind Us Together

April 1, 2011

A thank you to all those who made the “Help In Your Own Way” Giveaway a trememdous success!

"You should have seen how big the stack would've been before they started printing the big bills", Carol said.

This Is What One Year’s Worth Of Internet Looks Like

March 11, 2011

In Laos, opening up a usable connection to the wider world takes money — and patience!

HIYOW Giveaway: Travelfish iPhone Apps!

March 10, 2011

Today’s Featured Prizes: Travelfish iPhone Apps for Southeast Asia!

Hello From Luang Prabang, Laos!

March 6, 2011

I’m here — and hard at work already!

The “Help In Your Own Way” Giveaway!

February 19, 2011

From now until March 18th, I am challenging you find creative ways to help Village Science and The Language Project — two groups assisting students in Luang Prabang, Laos…. and offering prizes to those making the greatest impact!

Travels With Lao-Tzu

February 14, 2011

At some point, you travel down a path far enough that it stops being a trip and starts to become “a journey”.