Australia, USAID and UNICEF support data collection improvement promoting children's healthy development

18/01/2025 11:10
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ຂປລ In a move to promote better parenting practices among families, the Lao Women’s Union, with support from UNICEF, the Government of Australia, and USAID, is set to equip 135 community volunteers across 451 villages with mobile devices to improve data collection.

Through the support of Australia and USAID, the Government of the Lao PDR and UNICEF are helping improve data collection across 451 villages to better inform the promotion of positive parenting practices among communities.

(KPL) In a move to promote better parenting practices among families, the Lao Women’s Union, with support from UNICEF, the Government of Australia, and USAID, is set to equip 135 community volunteers across 451 villages with mobile devices to improve data collection.

The parenting programme “Love and Care for Every Child (LCEC)” is an initiative spearheaded by the Lao Women’s Union aimed at empowering parents and caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to promote their children's healthy development and create a nurturing environment.

With the provided mobile devices, volunteers under the parenting programme will be able to better monitor and collect data in real time, and provide immediate feedback.

During the handover ceremony of the devices, Ms. Thamma Phetvisai, Vice President of the Lao Women’s Union Central Committee, expressed her appreciation for the support from Australia,USAID and UNICEFfor the parenting programme, and for the supplies provided.

“The mobile devices will greatly enhance our ability to monitor and evaluate the parenting programme, ensuring every parent has the resources needed to provide the best start to life for their children.”

In addition to the devices, further support will be provided to develop a dedicated website which will enable different stakeholders to track the programme’sprogress, and review monthly feedback in real time.

“By supporting this initiative, Australia reaffirms its commitment to investing in future generations and promoting strong families for a healthier, more equitable society,” saidMs. Benita Sommerville, Deputy Head of Missionto Lao PDR. She further added that the mobile devices will help improve monitoring and evaluation of the parenting programme, making it more efficient and impactful for families.

USAID’s Country Representative, Mr. Michael McCord, also highlighted USAID’s commitment to sustainable development, andthe importance of partnerships: “This partnership represents a step forward in building strong communities and resilient families in the Lao PDR. By supporting this initiative, USAID emphasizes its role as a partner in fostering holistic development, addressing the needs of children, and creating opportunities for sustainable growth in Lao communities."

“This collaboration reflects our commitment to using data and technology for evidence-based solutions that promote positive changes in parenting behaviors and early childhood development, said Mr. Bilal Durrani, UNICEF’s Country Representative to Lao PDR.

“We are proud to work alongside the Lao Women’s Union, and Australiaand USAID as dedicated partners in advancing the well-being of children and families,” added Bilal Durrani.

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