Personnel Overview

Atzimba Luna - Friends-International Program Director -Laos
With 6 years of experience on social development -4 of them with a major regional development organization and 2 of them in the field in Asia with Friends-International- Atzimba is responsible for the day-to-day overall supervision and management of the program activities in Laos, including the hospitality vocational training.

Gustav Auer - Hospitality Business Coordinator/Chef
Gustav is a renowned chef who has worked in in Austria, Italy, Canada and Bermuda. He has been instrumental in establishing Friends hospitality training programs in Lao and Cambodia, inlcuding the 3 training restaurants in both countries as well as coordinating the development of 2 Friends cookbooks which highlight the creativity and diversity of local dishes available in the Friends restaurants

Khamsene Latsavong - Restaurant Manager
Khamse is a native Khamu speaker raised in Kahmu village outside of Vientiane, Laos. He was the first person in his vilage to complete secondary school and receive a university degree. He has since supported other members of his family and community to conitnue their education in Vientiane. Khamsene began as teacher in Makphet Restaurant and later promoted to the Restaurant Manager.

Personnel Statistics

Sebastien Marot, Executive Director
Founded in 1994
Employees: 144
Volunteers: 5

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): 1,879,932
Budget (2007): 1,747,841
Maximum Budget: 2,300,000
Overhead: 13%
Other funding sources: The Skoll Foundation, UNICEF, European Union, Give2Asia, Aide et Action, the Australian Red Cross, Save the Children Australia, AusAID, UNODC, The Netherlands Embassy, Mainline/Minbuza, ADB
Religious Affiliation: none