Meet Our Youth Ambassadors

We are delighted to welcome our five youth ambassadors! Coming from diverse geographic and social backgrounds, but who all share a love for youth development and community service, our youth ambassadors will play vital roles in helping to connect with youths across Laos. Bringing a wealth of energy, creativity, and leadership to the initiative, they will work closely with our project team to engage with participants and help foster an inclusive and collaborative environment throughout our training events.

Stay tuned to hear about their experiences, insights, and contributions as they embark on this exciting journey with us!

Welcome aboard, Youth Ambassadors! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make!

Deth Ienlisak

Deth Ienlisak is a marketing major at the National University of Laos, studying in the Faculty of Economic and Business Management. Passionate about leadership, youth empowerment, and community service, he actively contributes to the community through volunteer groups such as the Community Club and Zero Waste Laos. Additionally, Deth is a co-founder of N-Gen Progress. In his free time, Deth enjoys running, playing guitar, playing football, reading, and listening to podcasts.

Phavadee “Donut” Philavanh

Phavadee Philavanh, also known as Donut, is a 20-year-old senior majoring in English at the National University of Laos. She has been a volunteer teacher for a year, instructing English at primary schools in underserved areas. Additionally, she is a member of a group called “LYPS” (Lao Youth Power for Sustainability).

Maipheng

Maipheng is an economics student in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the National University of Laos. She is passionate about youth empowerment and community service, actively getting involved in various initiatives. Currently, she volunteers with UNFPA Laos and works as an English tutor for P2P at the American Center Vientiane.

Soukthavone Douangdala

Soukthavone Douangdala is a student dedicated to community development. He is the founder and leader of LYPS (Lao Youth Power for Sustainability), a team focused on promoting educational accessibility for Lao children in English education, environmental conservation, and poverty eradication. Soukthavone strives to bring creativity, leadership, and a drive to make a meaningful impact in his community. He has been actively involved in various community development and youth engagement initiatives, such as Good Hands Laos, Zero Waste Laos, UNFPA Laos, and Phamai. As a Youth Ambassador, he looks forward to exchanging ideas and experiences while building strong relationships with other participants.

Yervang “Lucy” Xiapao

Yervang Xiapao, also known as Lucy, is a 19-year-old originally from Xaisomboun Province, currently living in Vientiane Capital to pursue her studies. She is working toward a bachelor’s degree in English at Logos Institute. In addition to her morning classes, Lucy teaches English in the evenings. She also serves as a volunteer community leader for the Xiang Miang Organization and other large community initiatives.