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Where we do it > Laos

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Introduction

2,000 VSO volunteers are working together with local colleagues and communities throughout the developing world and eastern Europe.

Our country profiles provide a snapshot overview of VSO's programmes, placing the work of volunteers into the context of the development needs and priorities of each country. Extracts from volunteers' reports show what life as a volunteer is really like, and feedback from local partners gives the employers' perspective of working with volunteers.

Facts & Figures
Population: 5.5 million
Capital city: Vientiane
Area: 91,428 square miles
HDI ranking: 143 out of 173 countries *
Volunteers in country: <5

* The UNDP Human Development Index (HDI) measures a country's achievements in terms of life expectancy, educational attainment and adjusted real income.

Country background

Our country profiles are currently being revised.  In the meantime please visit the Foreign Office website for a comprehensive list of country profiles.


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