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Help us provide a sustainable future to these communities. Each project, each village and each idea requires all of us to think of the future and our planet. By helping us to created lasting sustainble projects in upland communities you are helping to provide a future for current and future generations.
Empower local communities by purchasing coffee trees, fruit trees, or beehives. Every donation, large or small, creates a direct impact.
Coffee Cultivation
- Contribute to the growth of sustainable coffee farming in rural Laos by purchasing coffee trees from our foundation. Your support enables us to expand our activities in combating deforestation and ecological deprivation. With every tree you buy, you help us grow more seedlings in our nurseries and village setups, fostering sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of farmers and the health of our forests.
1 coffee tree
$1
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Shade Fruit and Nut Trees
- Make a positive impact on rural communities and ecosystems in Laos with our shade fruit and nut trees. By purchasing these trees, you support our foundation’s mission of economic diversification and community empowerment. Your contribution allows us to expand our activities, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and preserving biodiversity. With every tree you buy, you help us grow more seedlings in our nurseries and village setups. Join us in cultivating a greener and more prosperous future for rural Laos.
1 Fruit tree
$3.50
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Honey Production
- Help us grow our honey production initiative and empower upland communities in Laos by purchasing bee hives. Your support contributes to economic diversification and community empowerment while fostering sustainable beekeeping practices. With every hive you buy, you help us expand our activities and distribute more hives to villages in need. Together, we can strengthen rural livelihoods, preserve biodiversity, and protect our precious forests for generations to come.
1 beebox
$35
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Explore our currently funded projects
Reinforcement Of Commercial Capacities
The sub-project titled “Enhancement of Organic Coffee Production and Continuing Support of the Farmer Organization of Namvang, Viengphouka” aims to empower coffee farmers in Namvang village, Luang Namtha province, Laos.
Transforming Lives Through Education
Viengsang village, home to a vibrant mix of ethnic communities, relies on agriculture and manual labor for sustenance. Yet, its educational infrastructure falls short, hindering the growth and development of its youth.
Shade-Grown Coffee Cultivation In Thonglad
This project seeks to empower the Akha community through sustainable coffee cultivation, contributing to their economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.
Solar Power Installation
This proposal aims to equip the coffee processing center in Namvang village, Laos, with solar power infrastructure. Situated in a rural area, the center serves as a vital hub for local coffee farmers, facilitating processing activities crucial for their livelihoods.
Water Purification Center
In Namvang Village, home to around 600 residents from the Hmong and Muser ethnic minorities, obtaining clean drinking water presents a significant challenge. Our initiative seeks to address this issue by setting up a water purification center and drilling a well.
Thonglad Clinic
The Thong Lath Health Center project aims to construct a vital healthcare facility in Thonglad Subdistrict, Laos, serving six marginalized communities. With a focus on providing accessible and comprehensive medical services, the center will improve health outcomes.
Reinforcement Of Commercial Capacities
The sub-project titled “Enhancement of Organic Coffee Production and Continuing Support of the Farmer Organization of Namvang, Viengphouka” aims to empower coffee farmers in Namvang village, Luang Namtha province, Laos.
Transforming Lives Through Education
Viengsang village, home to a vibrant mix of ethnic communities, relies on agriculture and manual labor for sustenance. Yet, its educational infrastructure falls short, hindering the growth and development of its youth.
Shade-Grown Coffee Cultivation In Thonglad
This project seeks to empower the Akha community through sustainable coffee cultivation, contributing to their economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.
Solar Power Installation
This proposal aims to equip the coffee processing center in Namvang village, Laos, with solar power infrastructure. Situated in a rural area, the center serves as a vital hub for local coffee farmers, facilitating processing activities crucial for their livelihoods.
Water Purification Center
In Namvang Village, home to around 600 residents from the Hmong and Muser ethnic minorities, obtaining clean drinking water presents a significant challenge. Our initiative seeks to address this issue by setting up a water purification center and drilling a well.
Thonglad Clinic
The Thong Lath Health Center project aims to construct a vital healthcare facility in Thonglad Subdistrict, Laos, serving six marginalized communities. With a focus on providing accessible and comprehensive medical services, the center will improve health outcomes.
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Ways you can help to provide a sustainable future.
Donate
A small donation can help us reach more communities and more projects
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Buy Coffee
Buy our RootBrand coffee to help support the farmers and their families. Plus you get great coffee!
Visit Us
Come and volunteer with us in Laos! Help us reach communities, build relationships and strive for a sustainable future
Think Glocal
Think glocal. With every purchase you make, think if these is benefiting the people who made it? If not, think about only buying fair trade goods.
Email Us
Email us or call us to learn more ways you can help. We are always looking for new volunteers, employees and ambassadors for Uplao
Recommendations
Jean-Marc Champagne Principal and Managing Director @Seneca Impact Advisors, Clarkson University
I am currently advising UpLao and its CEO, Sandor Scheeres. Sandor is a dedicated individual, creating UpLao a company that is not only aiming for financial success, but also one that will contribute significant positive impact for nature, climate and people. I have high expectations for UpLao as the business model has a solid foundation and bright prospects. I look forward to continuing my work with Sandor and his team.”
Stanley Tsai, CFA The University of British Columbia
Uplao is uniquely positioned to capitalize on growing consumer demand for organic coffee globally. It’s been a honor working with CEO Sandor Scheeres whose dedication to creating long-lasting impacts on Laos’ emerging sustainable agricultural sector and disadvantaged minorities should be an inspiration to all entrepreneurs.
Tathagata Guha Roy
Uplao is building an admirable sustainable coffee model in northern Laos working with the communities there to increase their income as well as preserve the ecosystem.
I hope they can continue to expand and look forward to following their progress in the future.
Pinja Puustjärvi Founder of Slow Forest Coffee
I can highly endorse UpLao and CEO Sandor Scheeres for their adeptness in building and implementing sustainable, vertically integrated coffee business models.
