Wild Laos - Khmu Too Poor for School.. Never Been!
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- Nobody from this Khmu family has ever attended school.. They are just too poor.
Wild Laos - Khmu Too Poor for School.. Never Been!
Our day starts in the high mountain village of Phou Khoun Laos helping some very poor people the Nai Ban (Village Chief) has guided us too. Only to find the poorest of the poor.. a 14 year old, her mother and grandmother all of which have never been educated. All having to work from a very young age to feed themselves. We also stop at the local village markets before hitting the road to make our way to Luang Prabang.
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My name is Todd and i am an Australian currently living in Laos with my wife, Neenee.
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Thank you for all the support guys, we both really do appreciate it. I would just like to thank those who were touched by some of the people in this video and who are wondering how they can do more. Some viewers wanting to send us money so we can help her directly, some wanting to send her to school, others wanting to sponsor her.. It is a really sticky situation, and as I have stated before in a previous video with the little girl Mina ( the girl the grandmother wanted us to raise), it's not a situation we are able to put ourselves into. We can not accept the responsibility of where you want your money to go. That's not what we do. We are not a registered charity. This is why Neenee and myself do these trips.. to make sure the money we are spending goes to who needs it most. And before some of you say "but we trust you".. thank you, but what about the next village we pass through, and the next? We just don't have the time to help like that.. Phou Khoun was the first and closet stop on this trip to where we live and it is 5+ hours of mountainous road from us. Some of you may think it callous, but we don't have the time be travelling all over Laos every time we meet somebody in need of help. This is Laos.. There are many people like this in EVERY village and our videos are highlighting this.. I wish we never had to work so we could just travel the country helping people, but what some are asking takes a lot of time and effort that we just don't have. All I can suggest if you really do want to help a particular person/family/village is to go through the right avenues and get in touch with the Nai Ban (Village Chief). The only contact we have for the Nai Ban is through another family member and we can't be giving that out.
Our way of helping may not be much, but that is how we are able to help. Us highlighting those in need will hopefully drive more resources in their direction.
I hope you understand, thank you.
Yes I understand not easy to connect or communicate since they live so remote mtn areas. Thank you for your kind heart helping these people. I would like to go there and help them out too. Hopefully soon..
Even if most of your viewers trust you, this is the internet. If you accept money and help people, there will always be some wanker who'll think you might be skimming some off and start demanding proof, as I saw happen to another TH-camr recently. So that path can lead to tons of extra hassle beyond what you've listed, even though it shouldn't.
@@CaptainKremmen Exactly!
i live here in Laos and have stayed here for a total of 10 years altogether. i agree with you. it is impossible to do all of that and to help these people with everything we think they should have. most families out in rural areas let only their younger children go to school because they need help to feed themselves through farming. that's if they have many kids. another reason they might want their kids to go to school is to be able to find work in the city in the future. however, if they are use to this lifestyle, there might not be any incentive to go to school at all, in their eyes. the government and non-government organizations even have programs that give out rice to the children when they show up to school as incentive to actually go to school. sometimes parents don't have help during the rice planting/harvesting season and need to take their kids out so they can grow enough to last the whole year. many times, children get frustrated with falling behind when they get pulled out of school, so they stop going. another issue is some schools are far from many childen's homes. if they walk, they would have to start really early or pay for transportation. some sleep at the school and go home on weekends by catching rides with friends. it's not to say that these people aren't smart though. they many not know how to read and not know much about city life, but they are good at surviving in the wilderness and farming. they know what trees and plants are useful to them. they are very resourceful. with these thoughts, i would think it's not really a viable option to send money to older children for school because they would have to begin with little children and unless they really, truly want the education, they most likely won't go. but i would maybe encourage those who want to help to actually visit and just help in the areas they are willing to go to and give them clothing for winter and get to know them. find out: how do they feed themselves? how do they find money? what do they enjoy doing? do they have a phone? do they have social media? you'd be surprised at what they have and don't have. things we see as basic, like toilets and running water, they don't have. things we see as privelages, like a smart phone and internet, they do have. it's good to see you getting to know the people and doing good. cheers!
@@NowinLao
I described it years ago while traveling to small villages around the world as coming up on a sinking ship with thousands of people and I only have a small raft. We can’t help everyone but everyone can help someone. Many blessings to you both for what you do 🙏🏼
Your videos never cease to amaze and inform me of the history of Laos during the war. Also very heartwarming and heartbreaking to see the lives of the locals. A lot of sad stories. So many deserving people who need help. God Bless you and NeeNee for the time and sacrifice to helping these beautiful people. The children are so charming. Always take care and be safe in your journeys. May God protect both of you, always. So many thanks for sharing.
Thank you John. Always nice to hear from you. May 2023 be a kind year to you. Please take care.. Todd & Neenee 💚
You're a Rockstar Julie for making those beautiful dresses for those lovely children...the smiles tell it all 👍👍 And for you NeeNee and Todd..do we need to say anything more? You're Great people for doing what you do and for sharing the journey with us all 🙏🙏
It brought a tear to my eyes 😢to see those clothes given to those poor kids ! Thanks Julie from Victoria! You are a Champion 🎉! ✅👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
You know Todd, and Neenee, it never gets old. You truly are Rock Stars. Helping the poor people of Phou Khoun at a time they need it the most. The stories are endless. And what makes it so
special is how you connect with their community . Thers is a face behind every person you help. You give Harriet and I every reason to continue to support you guys on Patreon. Only wish
we could do more. God Bless You. 🙏🙏 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.
Thank you Jim. It's because of the support on patreon that we can help like we do. Take care of each other 🙏
I'm sure many others feel the same, but you guys really help put my faith back into humanity. Many thanks Neenee & Todd.
Hi Todd, when General Vang Pao's army retreated to this area, the fighting was pretty done. It was after 1974's agreement between Prime Minister Souvana Phouma and his red brother Chao Supha Nouvong. There were some minor fights took place here but it was due to the communist forces intentionally instigated the fights. General Vang Pao ordered his T-28 bombing to strike a few communist targets in the area, but he was called to Vientiane and was told by Prime Minister Souvana Phouma to stop fighting as he was violating the agreement. It was at this time that General Vang Pao resigned his generalship and left Laos on May 15, 1975, effectively ending the fighting in Laos.
Thanks!
Happy New Year
@@mikegilyeat3213 thanks Mike, much appreciated.
All the best to you too 🙏
That's why I support a Cambodian family and send the little girl to 3 school's
Hands off to you and your beautiful wife sir for being so kind and helpful. If only there are more people like you around the world we might be able to do so much to curve hunger and Poverty around the world. Thankyou for your kindness from America.
Every time I see you guys handing out clothes, it brings tears to my eyes. I just love to see the unfortunate taken care of. Keep doing what you're doing!
Despite the small silliness that you two engage in, here & there, just to bring some brief smiles to the faces of those people --- people I'd comfortably call "my people," too, since I was born not too far from them, even if I was born to another ethnic group, the Hmong (still incredibly impoverished, too) ---- what you & Neenee do, on most of your trips into the heart of Laos countryside, have brought quite a bit of tears to my eyes ... seeing so many people still so impoverished in the land, in the local region, of my birth & of my childhood...
Anyway, it's good to see & to hear that not all White people who do a few good things for the less fortunate of the world do it for the most selfish reason of trying to convert them into Christianity... They just do it because they could, as one human for another...
Thank you my friend 🙏
@@NowinLao I’ve been following your TH-cam for a while. Thank you for doing what you do. There are still some excellent good people like you in this world.
Todd what wonderful countryside but sad to see the young girl parentless. I would love to visit this place and Neene is right in a few years she can train her at the restaurant. What a lovely soul God both of You Ty.
Todd you and nene have the most amazing beautiful heart in the world God bless you both ❤️
Cam On Can On NEE NEE you both are just the greatest people !
Cam on for doing so much GOODNESS for the Sweet Kids and they Family!
Hello I'm also khmu Thanks for your helping 😊
Hi guys another great video, so sad that young girl has never been to school and probably never will, what a hard and unfair life, great black and white photos Todd, cheers from Australia.
Compassion brother and sister, ❤May The world have more People like you both.
THANK YOU!! for your AMAZING VIDEOS TODD AND NEENEE AND THANK YOU to JULIE Arnold for making all the beautiful dresses to the hill tribe girls , they will all look so pretty up there in the High Country, It's so beautiful up there with your drone shots ! I bow down to you Todd ! and I bow down to NeeNee for being the General's daughter , your both so kind and generous ! I love your videos !!!
Dire circumstances for some of these people. I feel so bad that those kids cannot go to school. Thank you for the beautiful views and the history.
Todd and Neenee, you two deserve to win the lottery. You two have more heart and more love for that poor country and it's poor citizens than the government there.
Handing out warm clothing is a great idea. Thanks for the video!
🤗🙏🏼!
Great video, thank you. You two are awesome, you guys have such a warm and friendly approach towards anyone.
Take care.❤
Beautiful. Todd you are an Awesome filmmaker and a brilliant storyteller. You and Neenee are a great team
Thank you so much🙏
You’re doing great work helping the ones in need Todd. I applaud you for your love when you see people in need. God bless.
Thank you so much
Simply Amazing Todd and Neenee,what you do driving everywhere over there and showing us all the amazing sights of Laos the good and the bad..Terrific effort..Thankyou..🦘
That Nene can sure sniff out a beer party. What a great trait to have in a wife, you better take care of her. ;)
Hahaha 😁👍
Bless both of you! The love that both of you have to the needy is humanity at its highest point.
You're a national treasure mate.
There is so much we can learn from your history lessons from these wonderful people
Thanks for the video Todd. What you and NeeNee manage to do is fantastic, beyond words!
Sadly, I also find parts of this video harrowing.
To think that almost 50 years after that conflict ended, there are still pockets of major poverty existing. The support you're able to distribute here is humbling.
Thank You Todd & NeeNee and Thank You to all those who contribute.
Thanks Phil. We're just lucky to have a great community of viewers and supporters which enables us to reach even further. Without their help we wouldn't be able to assist as many as we do. Always great to hear from you mate, take care 👍
Beautiful watching the children surprised and smiling 🙏🙏 bless u guys 🥰
The country side view is just fantastic. I really love it.
Thank you for all you and Neenee do to help those who are less fortunate. You're good people.
Hard place to live yet people adjust to these cirumstances.Nice filming.
Good heart and supportive family of poverty.. god bless you too….
Thanks for sharing this special one mate - we can see you are affected by these families but you are 100% doing all that you can whilst you are in these villages and we Thank you my friend 👌👋🙏🙏
Thank you Ant.. and thanks for all your comments over the years. It's people like yourself that have helped this channel grow. Much appreciated mate 🍺
Another emotional rollercoaster, great episode!
Todd as always a great vlog
Keep up the good work with NeeNee mate
in Thailand in places such as central Thailand , southern states like Nakhon Si Tjhammarat , Trang, they get rat catchers in just before each harvest, at the wet markets rat meat from the rice fields is priced about 20-30% more than pork meat.
I’m not one for commenting, magic 👍you guys rock.
Great to hear from you John.. thanks 😁👍
I went across from Thailand to renew my visa, and did the run down market in Lao, we bought a few items and i bartered over a pair of Cannon binoculars , i got the price down to £8 , and looked at the girl her eyes said it all.
I then said how does £16 sound, the eyes lit up , i am not a stupid farang but i do have a conscience and i know i did the right thing that day. I try to help where i can, Now back in England for a little while i still have those binoculars and they still work fine.
She saw you coming.
Van Morrison a great touch, 👍🖐.
Thanks for all the great work you do , there's always going to be complications when donations are involved ,keep doing what your doing because it does make a difference 🙏 unfortunately as u say there are volumes of People that need help and it's physically impossible for you to do , much respect for what you do guys 🙌🙏👍💙
Thanks Mark 🙏
Another stunning and interesting video it's sad to see how many families are struggling and how lucky we are in the West.
Sone are lucky in Western countries, some are not. Many Americans are living in extreme poverty and have to contend with issues like gang violence and a major drug epidemic.
Great work buddy love the music choice in the clips as well
Hi you are one of a kind.I Spend a lots of time watching your video, I love it keep it up.
Thanks Leroy
Beautiful people, love your travels.
thank you todd! You guys are so generous. Always open heart! God bless you guys and stay safe!
awesome work!
Great video mate you and Nee Nee are champions for trying your best to help the less fortunate villagers. I really admire you both.
Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming.
Love watching from your old neck of the woods in Lake Macquarie a little suburb called Pelican.
Hey Steven, I know Pelican mate. Just near Belmont Airport 😉 Nice little spot 👌
@@NowinLao
Yeah mate it’s a great spot👍
Stay safe and Happy New Year
Wow, what a fantastic video! Can't wait for more.
Outstanding. The music and photos are a sure bonus.
Great episode. We increased our donations. You are doing great work Todd.
Ahh.. ok. Noticed increase but same number of Patrons. Thanks Matt, much appreciated mate 😉👍
Very good, sir!❤❤
Wish I can do what you do one day... thanks brother
wonderful job you guys are doing.
Thank you and may God bless you guys too!
Wow .... spectacular scenery. A story in every corner, amazing.
Love it
so interesting
Awesome what you are showing us 👍🙂😢
Where is the special thanks tab mate, for those non paypal folks? Want to send some $$
She will need to go to school in order to survive in the real world in today’s technology… to work in a restaurant and or serve her own community.. thanks for sharing your video.
Speechless. 🙏
Todd..and..Neenee..IAM.. pretty..sure..God..has..a..nice..place..for..both..while.. doing..the..job..of..his..Angels.. there..n..Laos..!!!😊
Very interesting, leaves me wanting more. You have to keep your promise on Neenee's family
I will mate 😉
When I was in Belize with the British Army I used to eat in all the restaurants the young women took me to, almost all of them were 'out of bounds ' to soldiers. I ate a lot of 'chicken' but I never saw a live chicken in 6 months. Rat meat just tastes like good chicken. Also I suffered no ill effects from my illicit eating, not once.
Hahaha good to know, thanks mate 😝👍
Another entertainingt and informative video. Could you please advise who sings that version of Like A Rolling Stone you often use, as I really like it?
Great video. Girl with disabled mother got to me. I have a disabled parent and know it can be difficult to care for them. She is in for a rough time with nobody to help
Received your email as I was reading this comment, thank you. 🙏
Heartbreaking looking at some of these people and hearing their stories.
That one was special mate - WAY too harrowing but vital to be told - if anyone isnt moved by it then they aint alive. Ive learnt how to handle just doing what I can but its still hard wal;king away. - you are doing it too bud so good on ya. That ending has got to be the start of something new - Neenee has a life story to tell. Once ive calmed down then thats def one to watch again.
Spectacular landscapes there. I wonder what deep fried rat tastes like.
Todd liked your new Camera man and so can’t wait to see the sit down with nini dad I had no idea he was involved with the Vietnam war
Todd, i would very much like to hear what Nee nee dad did during the Nam war and about her family.
Europe is gooing the same way. No money for food anymore......electricity +200%, gasprice + 350%, its crazy. Its the politics, because in USA, the ones who sell the gas too us, gasprice is up 20%
I am Jarai indigenous Montagnard Central Highland what they called today Crntral highland VN I love khmu many Jarai married with Khmu women
that up sad me bro 😢
At 17 minutes how do they live up in the mountain tops like that it looks beautiful yet crazy
In OZ the poor have a house and get the dole or welfare payments, child endowment, rent assistance and lots of other benefits. They usually have a car, plasma T.V. and all the mod cons.
Most countries introduced free primary education to tackle the issue of poverty.
The dog is watching the women removing rat fur because he knows he's next.
How can I donate to the girl’s education/schooling ?
👍🏻😎
Hi Todd, I loved this video. any advice for some of us coming to Laos in October from Australia and wanting to help out in some way as we tour the north?
Thanks Damo.. Have your own vehicle(or hire) to travel in and get away from the main tourist destinations. Also, having somebody who speaks the language is a real necessity, I don't know how I'd do it without Neenee. Other than that, it's best to give things people need money to buy. That's why you don't see us giving rice very often. Just about everybody grows some type of food, but they are very cash poor. Things like clothes/blankets and care packages made up of sanitary items, soap, clothes washing powder, cooking oil, salt, seasonings, fish sauce, tinned fish, packets noodles etc. Just a few things to make their already meagre meals a little tastier. You'll find just about everybody who is struggling needs these types of items. If we can we like to buy these things at the markets while we're travelling, that way you're injecting cash into the local economy also. Even if you can't help like we do, just by stopping more often than you would and buying a water or a meal, some cookies for the children.. it's all help. You just being there helps! Cheers mate, any other questions.. hit me!😉
@@NowinLao Thanks for replying Todd. We are doing a motorcycle tour on late October with Great Escape Tours out of Vientiane to the North and we will have a local with us so I think I will let the tour company know our plan so they can help us do it properly. The 6 of us are all part of a Melbourne motorbike club called Madcat and we have many members who will not be with us on the tour but will want to contribute. Anyway thanks again so much for the advice. Maybe we'll come and have dinner at your restaurant the night before we leave. Cheers mate. Damo.
so sad man
Thank you for the journey. Isn’t that the same spot that you met some people who had been to Nee Nee’s restaurant? This time she ran into her father’s bodyguard. Hmm?
Great observation. Exactly the same spot 👌😁
It looks like the markets have a lot of potatoes. Is this correct or are they something else?
14:31 those are super sour, it grow on vine
Bloody oath they are! 😝
Don't know if i would have the courage to try rat meat. I love squirrel when it's prepared correctly so i guess it would be similar.
I've eaten rat in Thailand and I thoughtit was a bit like lamb.
This and other stories just hurts my heart. I did help out some children in INDIA with no parents, via a TH-cam channel, in which the influencer used provided funds for clothing and food. I took a chance and had some success. But , it was such a drop in the bucket. If only I could do more. I honor your dedication, helping where you can. 👍👍🙏🙏
I must CONDEMN GOGGLE, taking 30% of donated funds. Stealing food form children in need. Shameful, damn shameful.
Absolutely Kenneth, they're already taking a big amount of the revenue from the ads they put on our videos then take 30% of YOUR money for which they have done nothing for! Please don't get me started on this lol This is why when people wish to help out on these type of trips I recommend Paypal. Even Patreon takes less than YT does. Anyway, thanks for your input mate. All the best 🙏
I would really like to know where this place is located
I've located it on a map at the start of the video..
For the reason the three ladies not having a father it’s sad huh… but for the the young daughter how can she go to work when she can’t read and write. Can she go to school if someone can help her start going to school.
Hi, Todd I have a question about you are foreigner and you buy some clothes or shoes for the poor people like this video if the laos gornverment know or see you donate those for the poor people are they get you in trouble?.
Sabaidi, 我来自China, 众所周知的原因来到Lao; (Leave China for well-known reasons)。捐赠是不够的, 最好的方案是类似Uniqlo的企业能够落地(The best solution is like Uniqlo's Nike's garment factory in Vietnam)
freedom is not free
I think the answer is the sewing machine, an industrial frame.
Hi Todd,,I'd love to hear the rest of the story about Neenee's family,,her Dad. I didn't realize he was a Pathet Lao General. I wonder if he helped to plan some of those attacks against the government troops on that ridge. Very interesting. What a nice man the ex bodyguard was,,all those people were as sweet as most Lao people. Those young woman,,girls,,some of them were gorgeous! Too bad the surface beauty gets worked off so quickly. The grandaughter,,if a modeling agency found her,,she'd become rich. But that business is full of molestation and manipulation,,not a very nice business at all,,but that girl had a special beauty to her,,especially when she smiled. She lit up. To see them able to be happy in their situation,,makes me feel ashamed that I bitch and groan about shit that doesn't matter. Wish like always,,I could have been on this trip. I'm proud of you ,brother,,and of Neenee. You guys ,,even if it doesn't seem like much,,you're touching lives,, those kids will remember you guys until the day they die. Much appreciated video,,the historical aspect and the humanitarian aspect,,and of course,,the market. Still not knowingly eating rat,,although those rats are probably vegetarians lol,,Ttyl,,,Marlon
They were damn fine healthy looking rats mate 👌
Always great to read your thoughts mate, Thank you
I can sponsor her here USA study
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You do amazing work. I'm glad to see no more stupid masks.
I'm confused please help. If they are so poor how do they afford the cell phones?
They are just like us, i can go without food, education,holiday but not without a hp.
Phone is life... Human eat Phone, Sleep Phone, Poop Phone, Sex Phone, Work Phone. Phone Life Matter! Lmao
Besides phones being very cheap here, they are more likely 'hand me down' phones from other locals who can upgrade. The phone that young girl had would be her most valuable possession and somebody may have given it to her for educational purposes. Phones are a necessity today, not a luxury.
@Marion Delgato excellent input. I sometimes forget how strange things were to me here at first also. Many things I still don't understand, but it works for them.
Thank you Marion
@@NowinLao This question could solve the other issue of how people can help them from afar. Anyone with a mobile phone can access a bank account, PayPal, LinePay, UnionPay etc. I guess some of the poorest people wouldn't even have a bank account, but the Nai Ban should.
14:35 Instead of Khao Ngua (bullhorn) how came that Neenee said Ham Ngua in the first place? Ham Ngua means bull's testicle. 🥹
Yeah I got no idea what she was thinking.. funny shaped bulls balls 😝