About Kengmaihia

Kengmaihia is a small village in the mountains of south Lao. The traditional way of life is through small plot rice farming, gathering of wild growing fruits and vegetables from the surrounding forests, producing craft products and fishing the small rivers nearby. This village is not connected to a public transport system and is not visible on Google Maps (only if you switch to satellite view, map below). The only way for the villagers to reach the next larger city is by a truck with benches in back. This truck makes the trip only once a day and during the monsoon season access can be limited due to rising rivers and the poor quality of the unpaved roads.

Therefore, the area is in danger of losing its identity through rural exodus, like so many others in the region. This results in a more aging society which is struggling to preserve their culture heritage.

We as The Spirit of Humanity have decided to support this village and the surrounding area through building a cultural retreat and holiday resort. Our goal is provide jobs and a future to the people of this area.