Douangta Manivanh

Douangta Manivanh joined Swisscontact in March 2025 as the National Coordinator for the Digital Literacy Initiative (DLI) Project. In this role, he is dedicated to enhancing ICT skills among youth, leveraging his extensive experience in youth development and passion for technology. 

With over ten years of professional experience, Douangta has held various significant positions in both non-governmental organizations and educational institutions. Most recently, he worked as a Project Coordinator for the Association for Community Development in Salavan, where he focused on improving nutrition and food security for women and children.

Douangta holds two bachelor's degrees in International Relations and English from the National University of Laos. His background also includes serving as a Project Manager for Save the Children International, where he oversaw human resources management, budgeting, and activity planning for a USDA-funded project. His commitment to youth empowerment is further demonstrated through his role as co-founder and Media Advisor for HUBBO Youth Group.