Laos Team
Pavina Thephithuck (Pa)
Pavina Thephithuck is a Lawyer/Laos Country Manager at BABSEACLE a not-for-profit organizations and also a member of the Lao Bar Association Which is Based in Lao PDR helping to foster Clinical Legal Education (CLE) in Lao PDR. Partnering with Faculty of Law and Political Science(FLP), National University of Laos, Faculty of Law and Administrative (FLA), Champasak University, National Institute of Justice (NIJ Ministry of Justice Lao PDR in developing Law Professing on “knowledge, skill and value”. She started he career as a Legal Fellow support the FLPCLE Programme in 2013 by joining BABSEACLE to present to further passion to help to foster access to justice and create the culture of a Pro Bono heart & Mind to all Law profession and other to take another step forward toward in becoming the Rule of Law in Laos. Through different project such as “Bringing Justice Closer to Women Suffering from Gender-Based Violence” under the EIDHR grant and Increase Capacity of University, Law School Course and In House Clinic to supplement Legal Aid Services in Laos” Development and Strengthening of Clinical Legal Education (CLE) at NUOL FLP, FLA, NIJ and Other Legal Educational Support Initiatives under Laos Legal Aid Support Project Supported by The Legal Aid Support Program, is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Asia Foundation. Strengthening Access to Justice in Lao PDR. Under The Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and the Rule of Law Program(CEGGA) implemented by GIZ funded by EU, Germany.
Vilasone Xaipanya (Ju)
Vilasone joined the BABSEACLE Laos team in 2019, having previously been an active student volunteer in the NUOL Faculty of Law & Political Science’s CLE program from 2016. His experience as a CLE volunteer inspired his passion for pro bono work, community teaching and helping others. Now as a Programme Coordinator and legal trainer for BABSEACLE, he works closely with the National Institute of Justice and its regional branches to strengthen the CLE goals and improve access to justice for the community. Vilasone enjoys learning new knowledge about different areas of law, through participating in trainings and workshops, and then applying these in his work. He has a vision for Laos to move forward with justice and equality and strongly believes that he can help to make this happen.
Malysa Phetrasy (Poupe)
Senior Accountant / Finance Administrative Officer
Malysa Phetrasy (Poupe) is the team’s Accountant / Finance Administrative officer. She holds an MBA in Banking and Finance (from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia), Bachelor of Business Administration (from the Lao-American College), and Bachelor of Marketing Management (from Rattana Business Administration College) She is friendly but hard working and loves learning new things through volunteering for various organisations and joining many training opportunities such as those held by MOFA Singapore, SNV, EUROEAID etc. She is experienced in many fields, in particular: Lao accounting, taxation, office administration and marketing. Prior to joining BABSEACLE, Poupe was the Accounting Manager for a Singapore Law firm. At BABSEACLE, she is responsible for monitoring the financial progress of projects, approving expenses, investigating variances, progress financial reporting, supporting auditors and preparing financial reports, office administration and taxation. In addition, she also supports the team to fulfill the necessary tasks of all projects. She believes in Justice and is proud to be a part of the great team at BABSEACLE that enhances legal knowledge and legal services to the disadvantaged, to expand justice and bring peace to our region.
Latthida Kitiyavong (Nana)
CLE Project Manager
Latthida Kitiyavong is the Laos CLE Project Coordinator for Vientiane. Latthida joined the BABSEACLE Laos team in 2020. Before she joined the BABSEACLE, she worked in HR management at a Japanese company. She graduated with a Bachelor Degree from Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, National University of Laos, majoring in Business Law. While studying, she was a CLE volunteer between 2016 to 2018 and undertook a variety of community outreach activities such as: law dissemination at the Somsanga Drug Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre; interviewing community members in Champasak Province for a baseline study on knowledge of gender-based violence; ‘Stop Gender-Based Violence’ campaign and awareness raising in Xiengkhuang Province and Vientiane Capital. She loves to learn and is always keen to experience new things (whatever the experience) through volunteering and joining training, seminar opportunities and local / regional conferences. Latthida is fluent in Japanese and is one of only 2 students who successfully completed the pilot 4-year Law joint program between Nagoya University (Japan) and the National University of Laos.
Sengphachan Phorlasim (Nui)
Program Co-Coordinator & Co-M&E Officer
Nui joined the BABSEACLE Laos team in February 2021. In her role as Legal fellow. Before she joined the BABSEACLE, she had been an assistant manager since 2020. She had graduated from the University of Laos, majoring in Political Sciences at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences. She has done volunteer work as a member of the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences – Debate Group since 2015. She had done an internship at the Presidential Palace. She loves to learn and ready for new experiences things and loves to work and coordinate with many people.
Lattanavong Sengsay (Bee)
Senior Legal Fellow Champasack
Lattanavong Sengsay (Bee) is the Senior Legal Fellow at Champasack. He joined the BABSEACLE Laos team in 2023 after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the Faculty of Law and Administration, Champasack University. During his studies, he was a Clinical Legal Education Law and Administration, Champasack University Program (FLACLE) volunteer from 2021 to 2023, participating in various activities such as community teaching, in-house clinics, mobile clinics, and the National CLE Exchange event. Additionally, he volunteered as a trainer for the STELLA project. His dedication to legal education and community service has been a driving force in his career. Passionate about using his legal knowledge to benefit underserved communities, Lattanavong is committed to promoting access to justice through his work with BABSEACLE.
Silisone Duangsamard(Kane)
Project Coordinator/Legal Trainer
Silisone Duangsamard is a legal with a background in Volunteer of Clinical legal education Programe. In 2022,He served as a Legal Fellow at Clinical Legal Education Faculty of Law and Political Science National University of Laos (FLPCLE), where they honed their legal expertise and contributed significantly to himself. He holds a higher diploma in General English from Logos College and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the National University of Laos.
Throughout his academic and journey, Silisone has been actively involved in various volunteer activities, particularly with the Clinical Legal Education Faculty of Law and Political Science National University of Laos (FLPCLE) program. As a volunteer, they participated in community teaching initiatives and mobile legal clinics, gaining valuable experience and making a positive impact on local communities.
Driven by a strong commitment to access to justice,His aim is to continue supporting BABSEACLE initiative, an promoting justice education.Passionate in legal field aligns with the core values of BABSEACLE supporting access to justice.
Mesa Thepphithak (Tarm)
Associate Admin Support
Mesa Thepphithak (Tarm) is a dedicated professional with a diverse background spanning administration, language services, and agriculture. Currently excelling as an Associate Admin Support, Mesa ensures streamlined operations and provides essential administrative assistance.
Mesa’s linguistic talents were showcased as an English Emcee at the Aquatic Center during the 16th ASEAN University Games. Additionally, Mesa contributed significantly to knowledge exchange by serving as an interpreter for English-Lao and Lao-English in agriculture for Lao students participating in the AgroStudies Program in Israel.
Academically, Mesa holds degrees in Customs and Taxation from the National
Meenoy Xaicharlern (Mee)
M&E Assistant/Project Assistant
Meenoy Xaicharlern (Mee) currently works in purchasing and administrative support. He joined the BABSEACLE Laos team in 2023 as a bookkeeper. Mee graduated with a bachelor’s degree on Political from the Faculty of Law and Political Science (FLP) at the National University of Laos. While at FLP, he was an active member of the debate group, collaborating with team members and training many people in debate skills. In 2022, He served as a sales supervisor at Laoderm Group. He enjoys working with diverse groups of people, which enhances and develops his soft skills.
Lathanongsay Chansomphou (Mono)
Translator/Project Assistant
Lathanongsay Chansomphou is a translator and project assistant at BABSEACLE based in Laos. He joined the team in November 2023. Before joining the BABSEACLE, he worked as a freelance translator for the Faculty of Law and Political Science (FLP) and the Faculty of Environmental Science (FES). Even though he gained a Master Degree of Public Administration with a major in management from Flinders University, South Australia, he is passionate about English translation, especially for legal terms. Therefore, his work at BABSEACLE provides an opportunity to delve into the legal terminology of Lao law, thereby enhancing his accuracy in translation.
Viphphone Sisouphakone (Bibee)
Translator and Assistant Support
Viphaphone Sisouphakone is Translator and Assistant Support. Viphaphone joins BABSEACLE Laos team in 2023. Before she joined BABSEACLE, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English from Faculty of Languages, National University of Laos. While she was studying, she also got a scholarship from EU-ASEAN SHARE and exchanged program in National University of Malaysia (UKM). Apart from that she is a dedicated herself in volunteer work as she joined in Green Vientiane Project, Kumamoto, AIESEC, participated as a model in ASEAN UNIVERSITY GAME, UNESCO UNITWIN Local training. After graduated, she dedicated herself to work in the southern part of Laos to survey and clearance UXO at Norwegian People’s Aid Lao PDR as an interpreter/translator assistant. After that, she worked in Philippine Embassy in Laos as an interpreter. After work in various sectors, then realize that she is interested in Law and it is motivating her to join BABSEACLE in 2023, where she now serves as a Translator and Assistant Support.
Sengdeuan Saivong (Nang)
Financial and Administrative Officer
Sengdeunan Saivong is a Financial and Administrative Officer, joins BABSEACLE Lao team in 2023. She is friendly, helpful, and flexible. Her educational background is a Bachelor Degree of Business Administration from The Lao-American College. Before joining BABSEACLE, she worked as a Finance and Admin Officer at JSK Auditing and Consulting Services from 2020 to 2023. Apart from that, she was a Finance Assistant at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Laos from 2014 to 2019. Besides, while she was a fort year student in 2012, she worked as an Administrative Assistant at Chillax Production. Moreover, during her second- and third-year student, she was a Librarian at The Lao-American Center, supported by the US Embassy, located in the campus of The Lao-American College.
Vasana Chanthala (Vas)
Program Support Officer
Vasana Chanthala(Vas) joined BABSEACLE Lao team on 24th May 2021, Her previous experience in many development projects/partners, including from her own business. In the past, she worked with SIDA, UNHCR, THPC and Save the Children in early 2000 and Lao CSOs in administration since 2020, logistical and financial matters inspired her passion for running her own business in 2007-2018. Now as a Program Support Officer with BABSEACLE, she works closely with the BABSEACLE training team to support the team as much as she could do to have things go smoothly knowledge in terms of organising training and workshops also she’s open to explore more in different areas of work, through participating in training and workshops, and then applying these in her work. She has a very strong commitment of her works to contribute and support BASSEACLE in initiative going forwards.
Auan Simoungkhoun (Auan)
Senior Legal Fellow Vientiane Capital
Auan Simoungkhoun is a former Clinical Legal Education Faculty of Law and Political Science National University of Laos(FLPCLE) Legal Fellow based inVientiane Capital. He joined the BABSEACLE Laos team in July 2023 to present. He graduated Honors from the Criminal Law Department with abachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Law and Political Science, National University of Laos. While studying, he became interested and became the FLPCLE volunteer since 2020 to the year he graduate in June 2023. Auan has attended various activities such as community teaching, in-house clinic, mobile clinic, and the National CLE Exchange event. His dedication to legal education and community service has been a driving force in his career. He is passionate about using his legal knowledge to benefit underserved communities and is committed to promoting Access to Justice with diiferent Law Institute throughout the Laos together working with BABSEACLE.
Piyavanh Lounchantha (Koukkik)
CLE Project Assistant
Piyavanh Lounchantha is placing the role of a CLE Project Assistant. She joined the BABSEACLE Laos team in July 2024 after graduating from the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, National University of Laos with an Honors LLB in business law degree. While she was at University she joined the Clinical Legal Education Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, National University of Laos (FLPCLE) volunteer program in 2022 till graduation. She also joined various activities such as community outreach activities which include law dissemination at the Somsanga Drug Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre she also joined the Life Project which focuses on capacity building and legal awareness related to land and natural resources in Lao PDR in 2024. Additionally, she participated as a defence lawyer in the 5th Mock Evidence Exclusionary Hearing. After graduating from The National University of Laos, she participated as an intern at BABSEACLE to assist people with access to justice and work to strengthen the legal system. From the 2 month externship she then realised she would want to join the BABSEACLE to futher develop herself in this Legal field.
Daophek Phommachanh (Doui)
M&E Assistant/Project Assistant
Daophek is currently serving as an M&E Project Assistant with the BABSEACLE Laos team in August 2024. Prior to this, he worked as a Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collector Officer at Lao Social Research and Service from 2023 to 2024. He also served as a Project Assistant for the Scaling-Up Nutrition and Wash Infrastructure Project (SUNWIP) in Savannakhet Province in 2022, and as a Sanitation Activity Support Intern with Save the Children International Laos in 2021. Daophek graduated from the University of Savannakhet Province, majoring in Food Processing Technology at the Faculty of Food Science. He seeks to continuously learn, enjoys working with teams, and values engaging with diverse communities. Ardent advocate of BABSEACLE’s values, he is committed to contributing to the success of his team.
Amphone Siliphong (Am)
House Keeper
Am is a housekeeper with over 4 years experience working with BABSEACLE, known for my meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic. She expertly manages all aspects of office cleaning, organization and maintenance, ensuring a tidy and efficient work environment. Aum is proficient in various cleaning techniques, possesses excellent organizational and time management skills, and has a basic knowledge of office maintenance.
Phimseng Buathong (Seng)
House Keeper
Seng is a housekeeper with over 3 years experience working with BABSEACLE, known for my meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic. She expertly manages all aspects of office cleaning, organization and maintenance, ensuring a tidy and efficient work environment. Aum is proficient in various cleaning techniques, possesses excellent organizational and time management skills, and has a basic knowledge of office maintenance.