Share God’s love with the warm, family-oriented people of Laos by serving in practical ways, such as helping establish and run a preschool in a community impacted by poverty and drug-related challenges, bringing hope and stability to families in need. Demonstrate Christ’s compassion through hands-on work like furniture-making and vocational training, equipping others with valuable skills that lead to sustainable income and restored dignity.

Share love by teaching skills

Laos, classified by the United Nations as a “least developed country,” has been making strides toward economic growth and aims to graduate from that list. Recent reforms have opened doors for private enterprise and international influence, creating exciting opportunities for business and development.

Home to 138 distinct ethnic groups, Laos is a tapestry of cultures and languages. While traditionally a Catholic country, Buddhism—often blended with animist beliefs—remains deeply rooted in daily life. This spiritual landscape presents challenges for the roughly 110,000 followers of Jesus, even though the government permits religious practice.

Share God’s love by partnering with local communities to launch sustainable businesses. One Jesus follower moved to Laos to teach carpentry, helping young men learn a trade, build quality furniture, and eventually start their own businesses. Others bring skills in restaurant management and construction, offering practical support and long-term hope in underserved areas.

Jesus followers in Laos

Though Laos is a land of villages and growing cities, international workers have the opportunity to live alongside national Jesus followers offering friendship, practical support, and job-enriching skills to people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Through everyday work and life, you can model a different way of living, one that reflects the love of the God who sees and cares for each person.

Whether you come for a long, or short time, or whether you pray, or invest in lives through financial support, there are many ways for you to share God’s love with the people in Laos.