When she's not weaving, Noud is working in her rice field, teaching other women new weaving techniques, or playing with her children.

• "It wasn't always so happy. Before, I worked very long hours weaving and made such little money."
• The family's rice farm doesn't provide enough food for the family, so Noud's weaving income helps make ends meet.
• Noud believes in helping the other women in her village, even if it means sacrificing her own free time to weave and make money herself.
• Her gentle, giving soul make Noud a wonderful role model and mentor for young girls in her village.

You could call Noud a "budding entrepreneur." She's always coming up with ways to help the women in her village. When we asked Noud about her dreams, she said:

• "I have seen women in Vientiane set-up small shops. I would like to do that one day."
• Noud dreams about sharing her success and opportunities with other women in her village.

Noud loves being able to work with other women in her village. "Being in a group gives us a sense of solidarity. We have the opportunity to learn new things during the trainings, and after the training, we continue to meet regularly and support each other."

• Noud has found community, respect, empowerment, and opportunity by working with us.
• She'd love to set-up a weaving workshop in Vientiane someday in the future.
• Noud's work with us has helped give her the courage to dream. "Thank you."