Flood Recovery in Attapeu Province
In 2022, devastating floods swept through Attapeu Province in southern Lao PDR, displacing thousands of families and destroying homes, farms, and infrastructure. The Attapeu Flood Relief Organization (AFRO), a local nonprofit, knew they needed immediate funding to provide relief and support long-term recovery. They partnered with ODBOX Ventures to launch a fundraising campaign.
The Campaign: “Rising Waters, Rising Hope: Attapeu’s Recovery”
AFRO created a compelling campaign on www.odboxventures.com, showcasing the destruction caused by the floods and the urgent need for support. The campaign featured videos of submerged villages, displaced families, and volunteers working tirelessly to provide relief. ODBOX Ventures’ platform made it easy for donors worldwide to contribute, and the campaign quickly gained traction.
The Results
Within four months, AFRO raised over $120,000 through ODBOX Ventures. The funds were used to:
- Provide emergency relief kits, including food, clean water, and hygiene supplies, to over 800 families.
- Rebuild 40 homes for families who had lost everything in the floods.
- Restore farmland and provide seeds, tools, and training to farmers to help them recover their livelihoods.
- Launch a community preparedness program to help residents better respond to future floods.
The impact was profound. Families received the support they needed to survive and rebuild, while the community became more resilient in the face of future disasters. The success of the campaign inspired other flood-affected regions in Lao PDR to seek similar support.
Today, Attapeu Province is on the path to recovery, thanks to the support of donors and the innovative tools provided by ODBOX Ventures.