Members of the Lancang-Mekong Development Foundation hand over educational supplies and clothing worth 90 million kip to Minister of Education and Sports Associate Prof. Dr Phout Simmalavong (fourth from left). The items, donated by six Chinese entities, will be given to schools in remote areas including those in the north of the country that suffered extensive damage during flooding last year. --Photo Sports Daily News

The Governor of Luang Namtha province, Dr Viengsavath Siphandone (third left), and his staff hand over 754 million kip to a representative of Luang Namtha district to help cover electricity and water supply costs for families in 42 villages affected by monsoon floods last year. --Photo Lao National Radio

Xayaboury officials on Wednesday deliver 100 tonnes of rice to representatives of Paklai district for distribution to families in eight districts affected by severe flooding in September. The rice was provided by the APTERR project through the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.  --Photo Lao National Radio

Representatives of Manly Heart, ROUTE 856 Rider, Xaysomboun Rider and No Name Rider from Vientiane deliver education and sports equipment and other supplies worth 53 million kip to officials, teachers and children at Sen-udom village primary school. --Photo Lao Sports Media