At Mittaphap, we believe in creating real, lasting impact. Our mission is driven by a shared vision and values, where your time, energy, and skills directly contribute to education, sustainability, and community development.
Join a passionate community of volunteers and make a difference in Nathong Village, just outside Vang Vieng, Laos.
Our sustainable initiative project and social enterprise operate a restaurant, guesthouse, and hostel to minimize waste and promote recycling. We are committed to green and eco-friendly tourism and activities, including sustainable products.
All Mittaphap buildings are made with locally sourced, natural materials like bamboo, mud, stone, and reclaimed wood, using traditional Lao techniques.
Our community center and volunteer dorm were built with mud bricks made on-site. The guesthouse, designed with our team, is our most sustainable building yet and serves as a model for eco-friendly construction in the local community.
In Laos, awareness of sustainability is still growing. At Mittaphap, we work closely with local people to promote the responsible use of natural resources, organic farming, permaculture, and eco-friendly building.
Not long ago, Lao communities used natural materials like banana leaves instead of plastic. Today, plastic waste is a growing issue everywhere, including here. At Mittaphap, we are finding creative, local ways to reduce and reuse non-recyclable waste.
We offer low-cost water refills at our restaurant to cut down on single-use bottles. We also repurpose old bottles into plant holders, lampshades, and even building materials, turning waste into something useful.
Support Mittaphap and help build a brighter future for our students. You can volunteer to teach, farm, or support community projects, or donate to keep our programs running. Every bit of help makes a real difference.
