Lao environmental activist wins Women of the Future Award in Singapore


Souksaveuy Keotiamchanh, co-founder of Zero Waste Laos, received the Woman of the Future Award in Singapore last Thursday. - Laotian Times

VIENTIANE, Dec 3 (Laotian Times): Founder of Zero Waste Laos, Souksaveuy Keotiamchanh, has received the Women of the Future Awards South East Asia in Singapore and is the only woman from Laos to win in the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) category.

Souksaveuy founded Zero Waste Laos (ZWL) in 2019 to spread awareness about environmental issues and provide recommendations for solid waste management in collaboration with over 100 Lao youth and international organisations.

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