SSMF was established to continue the legacy and lifework of Sombath Somphone, a Lao community development activist,
who has always believed that sustainable change and development must come from within and through the work of people from their own areas.

We provide a small grant to not-for-profit activities initiated by groups and individuals, especially by young adults (up to 35 years of age), who try to help marginalized and at-risk children/youth, families, and communities in need of emergency and/or humanitarian support, particularly in the area of education.