Training on the production of respiratory protective equipment (face masks) and the provision of production materials to 5 target villages in Sikhottabong District (Ban Chansavang, Ban Champa, Ban Mai, Ban Tatthong and Ban Nong Niew)

On 6–7 April  2022, at the Ban Mai Village Hall in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital, Association for the Development of Women and Legal Education (ADWLE) in collaboration with the Sikhottabong District Office of Labour and Social Welfare and the District Health Office organized a training on the production of respiratory protective gear (face masks). Materials for production were also provided to five target villages in Sikhottabong District (Ban Chansavang, Ban Champa, Ban Mai, Ban Tatthong, and Ban Nong Niew). A total of 27 individuals participated, including 16 women. During this training, village-level volunteers from five target villages in Sikhottabong District enhanced their knowledge and skills in producing respiratory protective gear (face masks). They also received the necessary materials for production, enabling them to share these skills with fellow villagers and apply them in their daily lives. The training process involved both theoretical instruction and practical, hands-on sessions, where volunteers learned to sew masks using both manual (hand-sewing) and machine-sewing methods. The Association for the Development of Women and Legal Education also provided sewing machines and tailoring equipment to five target villages for their use.

This project is funded by the European Union in Laos and the Lao CSO Coordination Office (LCCO). It is implemented through a partnership involving the Ministry of Health, the Association for the Development of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, the Community Health and Inclusion Association (CHIAs Laos) and Plan International Laos.