Beyond the Threads

VIENTIANE, Laos: Beyond the Threads follows the real stories of Thany and Yenlly — two women who found strength, dignity, and independence through their work at Xon Phao, a Lao social enterprise supporting people with disabilities.

In this feature, learn how the organisation offers equal employment opportunities to people with disabilities as handicraft makers. Xon Phao's work reflects a belief in ability, regardless of disability.

Credits List:
WKWSCI Volunteer Programme
XonPhao Shop ເຄື່ອງຊົນເຜົ່າ

Featuring
Ms. Thany Manikeo ລານີ ມະນິນແກ້ວ
Ms. Yenlly Vongkansa ເຍັນລີ ວົງກັນສາ

Director
Michelle Choo

Producer
Annabelle Tan Hui Ying

Director of Photography
Goi Ruo En

Camera Operator
Muhammad Hazwani Danish

Production Sound Mixer
Aiman Bin Zahid

Editor
Aiman Bin Zahid

Translators
Papao (Parny) Xiong ນາງ ປານີ ຊົ່ງ
Phoudthasack Phongdala ທ້າວ ພຸດທະສັກ ພົງດາລາ

Gaffer
Ham Wee Yi Timothy

Grip
Chong Heng Bin

Special Thanks
WKWSCI Tech Team
Uncle Allan
XonPhao Shop ເຄື່ອງຊົນເຜົ່າ
Ms. PhouthAlee Vongsamai ພຸດອາລີ ວົງສະໃໝ
Souphanouvong University