Giving from the Heart
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients!
Our Mission
Jai Lao Foundation (JLF) is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and educational opportunities to the communities of Laos. We work in partnership with local communities to provide humanitarian aid and educational opportunities, including disaster relief, school construction, access to clean water, and essential items such as food, hygiene supplies, and clothing. Our goal is to help create safe, supportive environments where children can learn and families have the stability and resources needed to thrive. We believe education is a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering communities for future growth.
JLF is committed to expanding access to higher education and supporting students of Laotian descent in the United States as they pursue their academic and professional goals. Through our scholarship program, we work to reduce barriers to higher education by investing in students who demonstrate cultural pride and meaningful service within the Lao community.
Recognizing that representation is essential to preserving our heritage, we are committed to uplifting individuals who embody the enduring spirit, bright minds, and giving hearts of the Lao people. Through scholarships and contributions in programs that celebrate Lao culture through the arts, we work to enrich the local Lao community and inspire a new generation of leaders who honor their roots while forging lasting pathways that strengthen and uplift our community.
100% of proceeds go directly towards the families in need.
Jai Lao Foundation is a non-profit organization that has always promised that donations from the public will not be used for any purpose other than to help the children. Funds to cover administrative expenses of running an organization come directly from private donors and fundraisers. Volunteers also contribute annually to ensure that this promise is carried out. Jai Lao was founded on the aspiration to give back and help others above all else.
Our Impact
We recognize the urgent need to support rural villages where access to basic necessities is often limited. Imagine children walking up to three hours through harsh conditions just to attend school—this reality fuels our commitment to bridging the gap and ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Through fundraisers and donation drives, Jai Lao Foundation has built and renovated schools and libraries, provided clean water systems to remote villages, and brought educational supplies to thousands of children all throughout Laos. We have been able to provide relief to communities who have lost everything to floods, aid special needs centers, and deliver essential clothing, food, and hygienic items to families in need.
We also seek to enrich the lives of the local Lao community. To date, we have awarded more than $113,000 in scholarships to multi-ethnic Lao American college students of refugee descent, and we are deeply proud of the meaningful impact our annual scholarship program has achieved with the support of our donors. In addition, we have donated to youth programs that celebrate and preserve Lao culture through the arts, fostering cultural pride, creativity, and community connection.
Meet our 2024 Scholarship Recipients
