by Comms APHEDA | May 28, 2025 | News
Australian union trainer Peter Stokes and Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA staff in Laos, along with LFTU, begin the training of trainers. Across the factory floors and railway corridors of Vientiane, the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) is laying new foundations to...
by Comms APHEDA | Oct 30, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Lao economy took a serious hit during the 2023 financial crisis, with inflation skyrocketing to over 40% by February 2023. With rising prices and a steep drop in the value of the kip (local currency), many households saw their savings dwindle as the cost of...
by Comms APHEDA | Jun 27, 2024 | Asbestos
Community and workers waiting for health check Champassak Province Lao PDR. Asbestos factories still operate in Laos, posing serious health risks. To combat this, the Laos Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) is stepping up by conducting health checks for workers...
by Comms APHEDA | Jun 27, 2024 | Asbestos
Participants visit a Cancer Hospital in Laos as part of training program. Enhancing the ability to diagnose asbestos-related diseases is crucial for workers. Symptoms can take years to appear, and these diseases often go unrecognized as occupational hazards. In...
by Comms APHEDA | May 31, 2023 | Asbestos
With the support of the Australian embassy in Laos, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA has put up a billboard in front of the Australian Embassy in Laos to highlight the dangers of asbestos. In Laos, asbestos is often used in construction, particularly for housing for the...
