Let us introduce you to some of the humans who make our mission possible. Meet Touy! . Raised in the Lao countryside of Xiangkhouang Province, Touy has always felt a connection to the rural communities sparsely populated throughout the rugged mountainous landscape of Laos. As owner of iPlanet Tours, he strives to connect these communities with the economic opportunities provided by tourism. Based in the popular destination of Luang Prabang, iPlanet strives to stand out from other tourism providers by offering genuine, off-the-beaten-path experiences that are designed and led by local people. For example, a Lao cooking class where you collect the ingredients from your homestay host’s garden, a handmade garment you can learn to make alongside the artisan, or a longtail boat journey to a hidden cave led by a local fisherman. . With a background in engineering, Touy has also been integral in coordinating and executing various infrastructure projects in our host communities over the years. He’s one of the most hardworking, trustworthy and genuine people on the planet. He does most of the heavy listing to coordinate our volunteers program and he’s an exceptional ambassador for the GIVE Foundation. . “I want to bring tourists to remote communities to experience the real Lao way of life and give opportunities to local families.” . Your donations for our COVID-19 Relief fundraiser support Touy and other important people like him. Stay tuned for more local leader spotlights coming soon. 📷 : @danihavel #TeamHuman #givevolunteers #givefoundation https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_nxlEjN5H/?igshid=dg948b06fl87