Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Dr Daravone Kittiphan and her officials last week observe activities under a project to improve children’s learning foundations at a school in Chomphet district, Luang Prabang province. --Photo Education Science and Sport News

Soukhouma district officials in Champasak province last week officially open a traditional medicinal plant plot covering an area of 20 hectares, which will help preserve medicinal plants and provide a place of learning about the use of these plants in the treatment of simple ailments.     --Photo Champamai newspaper

Vilabouly district authorities in Savannakhet province observe the clearance of a drainage outlet in Nongkadeng village to prevent flooding during heavy rainfall. In the past, the blocked outlet has  caused a main road to flood, disrupting traffic in this busy area. --Photo Savannakhet Radio

Somsack Duangpanya is undertaking a 580-kilometre cycle ride to Khammuan province from August 29 to September 3 to raise awareness and support for local people and families affected by the recent floods in the province. The fundraising cycling challenge will bring together the spirit of sport, community support, and compassion. The goal is simple: to turn every kilometre of cycling into a message of hope for people who are struggling to cope after the floods. It is a personal commitment to help collect donations and provide practical support to people who need assistance, including essential supplies such as clean drinking water, instant noodles, canned food, and other basic necessities.