A Child's Notebook

Today, we are responding to an urgent need. A rural school in Laos is in critical condition. The principal fears the current structure is unsafe for students and may not withstand the upcoming rainy season. Without immediate action, children could lose access to a safe place to learn.The school in need of repair

The local community is ready to partner with us. Families are contributing materials like gravel, sand, and timber, along with daily labor to help rebuild the school. Together, we have already raised $10,000—but we need $10,000 more to complete construction before the fall school year.

During GiveBIG, every dollar you give will be matched by a generous donor. That means we only need to raise $5,000 to fully fund the new school. Will you help build a safe, durable school for children in rural Laos?

Your gift will be doubled and will directly support a space where students can learn, grow, and thrive for years to come.

ABOUT A CHILD'S NOTEBOOK

We are facing a deepening global education crisis. More than 272 million children and youth are out of school, and the world is in the midst of a learning poverty emergency. In low- and middle-income countries, more than half of ten-year-olds cannot read or understand a simple story.

A Child’s Notebook (ACN) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization working to ensure that children in Southeast Asia—especially in Laos—have access to quality education. We believe talent exists in every individual and every community. Yet the opportunity to realize that talent is not equally available. Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to unlock opportunity, break cycles of poverty, reduce inequality, and build a more equitable future.

Since 2018, A Child’s Notebook has supported students facing barriers caused by poverty, geographic isolation, and ethnic marginalization. We intentionally partner with communities that often lack access to funding and are overlooked by larger organizations.

Our work focuses on:

1. Reducing financial barriers by providing scholarships for middle school, high school, and vocational students
2. Improving learning outcomes through after-school programs and essential school supplies
3. Expanding access to safe learning environments by building schools, dormitories, and WASH facilities