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WHO WE ARE

RDA is a Lao-based non-profit social enterprise founded in 2009 as a trace origin from PADETC (Participatory Development Training Centre)

RDA began as a semi-autonomous organization SuanMaiLao Eco-Forest Learning Center (SML) which focused on educating young people and the general public on the importance of ecology in relation to holistic education and development.  SML would go on to become the Rural Development Agency (RDA) in 2015.

RDA has gone on to expand its efforts toward developing and participating in projects that take community centred approaches in WASH, Nutrition, Environmental Conservation and Youth Engagement. RDA has extensive experience and networks within the Lao PDR, working with young people, communities, local authorities and village functionalities in promoting sustainable and inclusive community development in Lao PDR.  July 2023 RDA has revised its 3-year strategic plan with the mandates of action as follow.

Overall Goal

RDA is to be professional and be a knowledge station in environmental education, food security and community study tools through strengthening of youth and women in 20 communities within these next 3-year.

Vision

RDA Vision is to become a model Agency that inspires and empowers rural communities.

Values

RDA values self-esteem development with deep aware of self-strengths and understanding of root-issues through friendly environment and good friendship supported toward self, community and society efficacy.

Mission

Facilitating a holistic capacity strengthening and quality provision of services in environmental education, nutrition, youth empowerment and community study for wellbeing and prosperity of Lao people.

Believes

RDA believes every person has leadership in changing when they have a chance to dialogues and exchanges in the real learning environment that lead to wise decision making and take action

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Strategic Programme

1. Environmental Education and Climate change adaptation

Environmental education awareness (EEA), Illegal wildlife trade (IWT), Forest conservation.

2. Nutrition and WASH

Food security, Nutrition for first 1000 days, Community Led-Total Sanitation (CLTS), WASH in School (WinS).

3. Youth, Women and Network

Green job promotion and income generation , Volunteerism and service, Leadership, Partnership and networking.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Active Learning (MEAL)

Monitoring and evaluation, Community study, Knowledges station, Media and communication.