Out-standing in the field

Since we arrived in Thathom, we’ve had various opportunities to travel out to the eight villages that MCC is currently working in. It is always a fun opportunity to get out of the office, meet villagers and beneficiaries, and see ‘first-hand’ the big picture we are part of here in Laos.

We’ve gathered some of our favorite pictures and memories while ‘out-standing’ in the field, to share with you…

Army Truck to the Field

MCC Truck to the Field

MCC is currently constructing two irrigation systems in the district. These systems will irrigate just over 26 hectares of rice paddy in one of the district’s northern villages. We had the privilege to visit the construction site on several locations and witnessed construction progression.

Villagers Working on Irrigation Canals

Fixing a Pump

Villagers Walk by Carrying Grass to Make Brooms

Kaarina Walking by Looking Beautiful

All Work is Done by Hand

Taking a Break

More Canals (Picture by Diane Gehman)

A Brief Meeting after Lunch Break

The Dam Site

In addition to irrigation systems MCC is also opening new paddy land in one of the district’s southern villages. This land will be used by poor farmers to increase their yearly rice yield. Leveling of the land is all done by hand through a rice for work program. Over 100 villagers turn out daily to work on this project.

Inspecting Newly Built Paddy Land

Talking With Villagers

Working to Remove a Stump

Formalities at the Thitnoon Meeting House Before the Distribution Begins

Doling Out the Rice

30kg Bags of Rice Make a Hefty Load

Carrying the Rice Home

Visiting New Paddy Land with Project Donors

Tromping Home After a Day's Work