Khamtick is 21. He comes from Tangchong, a remote village in Oudomxay province, in northern Laos. He grew up in a family of six: his parents are farmers who grow rice and maize.
In the village, markets are far away and access to water is difficult. Going to university in Luang Prabang was far from a given. Before joining the programme, he said:
“I would like to believe in my dream, to believe that it is possible for me to go to university in Luang Prabang.”
Chinese to help his family
In August 2023, Khamtick joined the NK Seeds sponsorship programme. He studies Chinese at Luang Prabang Teacher Training College, a language he chose so he could find a job and help his family.
Since then, he has made great progress. He now speaks Chinese very well and has gained confidence: in class, he recently gave a presentation on the city of Wuhan, and he spends time with his friends practising the language.
He is now in his final year. His dream is getting closer: finding a job, becoming independent and supporting his parents.
Sponsorship in brief
A sponsor supports a student every month throughout their studies, for 2 to 4 years. Individual sponsorship is €125 a month: it costs €42.50 after the 66% tax reduction. You can also sponsor together with others, from €20 a month.
Told from the NK Seeds Instagram post of 1 November 2026.
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