by Ann Munson, Outgoing Associate Country Leader, Laos A new small thing in your life or mine may seem insignificant at the time but...

By K. Douglas Erdmann, President & CEO, REI HQ James Rosebush, former deputy assistant to President Ronald Reagan, writes in the Harvard...

by Karen Flowers, Country Leader, Egypt We all know when a new baby arrives, life changes forever. In Egypt, there is societal...

By Ann Munson, Associate Country Leader, Laos “Steam trains, printed books in schools, assembly lines” – what do all these things have in...

By Patsy Kent, Associate Country Leader, Laos Surgeons and residents interact discussing patients’ cases “Listen to what happened today,”...

- Dr. Alongkone, Vice-Dean of the University of Health Sciences (Lao's medical school) Patsy Kent (left) and Dr. Manivanh discuss...

Developing the proficiency of local doctors is one way REI is building the country of Laos.

Years ago when we were finishing up our time in Kenya, I had a dream. I was in another country, and people were clapping for us. When I...

REI is looking for people who are eager to engage with the friendly & welcoming people of Laos through English programs. What about you?

In the last year and one-half, REI has sent 15 new staff overseas! All young, they represent the future of our work. With the continued...

Where can a heart for “building people to build nations” take you? For Spencer Seballos--all the way to Laos with a Fulbright teaching...

This fall, our team in Laos was happy to receive a new, short-term partner in REI’s work. Alec Baca, a recent graduate from University of...

Laos is landlocked by China to the north, Vietnam to the east, Thailand and Cambodia to the south, and Myanmar to the west. It is a...