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Khamtick, from a village in Oudomxay to Chinese studies
At 21, Khamtick is in his final year of Chinese at Luang Prabang Teacher Training College. Sponsored since August 2023, he is getting closer to his dream: finding a job and helping his parents.
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Water
A new water network inaugurated in Laos
On 29 October, we inaugurated a new clean water project in Sen Khran, in northern Laos: a tank, taps right next to the houses, and a day of celebration with the villagers and the people who made the project possible.
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October in the tourism training: Kuang Si, Carpe Diem and a celebration for Sopha
A trip to the Kuang Si Waterfalls, lunch offered by Céline at the Carpe Diem restaurant, and Teachers' Day falling on Sopha's birthday: October for our French for Tourism students.
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Why learn French for tourism in Laos?
Because tourism is growing in Luang Prabang, and speaking French opens the door to skilled jobs. NK Seeds launched a two-year professional course there in September 2026.
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Volunteering
Marguerite and Caroline, volunteers in Laos
Marguerite taught English to children in an NK Seeds school. Caroline is starting a year in Laos, together with her sister.
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Sponsorship: how does it work?
A monthly donation so that a young person in Laos can keep studying. Two options: a student of your own, or a collective sponsorship from €20 a month.
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Our story
From wandering to school: the NK Seeds story
In 2018, a trip to Laos and a meeting with Sabou, who was teaching English to children at home. Since then, four schools have opened.
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In France
2026 tour: 6,594 km to meet the public
For its third year, the NK Seeds tour criss-crossed France for several weeks to talk about Laos and the association's projects.
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Niccko, barman by night, future English teacher
At 20, Niccko studies English in Luang Prabang and works every evening. His goal: to become an English teacher for the young people of his region.
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Phak, Anny, Bounkham… one sponsorship, one story
They come from mountain villages and farming families. Thanks to sponsorship, they are studying. Six portraits, including Khear Souphain, who is still looking for a sponsor.
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In France
Lao cooking in support of the association
With Sopha, Lao cooking classes in support of NK Seeds: in people's homes, then in July 2026 for the team at the Haven restaurant in Annecy.
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Schools
My Dream English School: Lia's dream in Muang Xon
A former teacher in Nong Khiaw, Lia Tor went back to his village to open NK Seeds' second English school with his wife Xisidapeth.
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Dokkham, from sponsored student to nurse
Sponsored by NK Seeds throughout her studies, Dokkham graduated as a nurse in February 2026. She now works in a clinic in Luang Prabang.
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2026 in brief
A new maternity building in Nong Khiaw, four free English schools and a water project in Sen Khran: the small news of the first half of 2026.
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Tee, Ken, Sina: the team behind NK Seeds
A former pupil who now leads the new schools, a young man who learned French in the street, a president who builds bridges: three faces of NK Seeds.
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Schools
Double Horizon: a 4th school opens on Don Daeng island
In the heart of the Mekong, Double Horizon English School welcomes around 120 children and teenagers, free of charge, five times a week.
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Health
3rd medical mission in Nong Khiaw: 1,972 patients treated
From 21 February to 7 March 2026, volunteer doctors, dentists, opticians, gynaecologists and chiropractors gave free consultations at Nong Khiaw hospital. People from more than 40 villages in Muang Ngoy district came to be treated.
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Behind the scenes with our sponsored students
Far from their families, the students sponsored by NK Seeds live together in dormitories in Luang Prabang. Every month, they share a little of their daily lives.
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Three patients who could not be operated on locally
During the Nong Khiaw medical mission in early March 2026, a fundraiser was launched for three cases too serious to be treated locally.
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Xisidapeth, from Nong Khiaw to My Dream
Having joined NK English School in Nong Khiaw in September 2022, Xisidapeth Ly now teaches at My Dream English School, NK Seeds' second school, in Muang Xon.
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A donation, a sponsorship or a few weeks of volunteering: every story on this page started that way.