"Intersecting Lives, Changing Stories" : We lead Lao people out of the prison of addictions, lifting men, women and children at risk out of the cycles of poverty caused by addiction. We exist to provide financial assistance for program expenses of development programs in Laos that are initiated and managed by Lao people for Lao people. A main focus is to provide life skills, counseling, vocational training, education for men, women and children seeking help in breaking cycles of poverty due to addictions in rural Laos. (www.newlifelaos.com)