Vanlounni Sibounheuang
March 12, 2026
Vanlounni Sibounheuang
March 12, 2026
 

Research Seed Grants

Xinpaserth Lattanaboud is actively involved with the Women with Disability Association (WWDA) as a volunteer and project officer. He contribute to fundraising strategies, capacity-building for self-help groups (SHGs), and inclusive livelihood projects that empower women with disabilities. His work focuses on promoting equality, participation, and ethical inclusion in community development. 

His research in bioethics explores how families and communities in low-resource settings in Lao PDR respect the autonomy, privacy, and reproductive rights of women with disabilities.  This study addresses the ethical challenges surrounding decision-making, respect, and fairness in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). By highlighting these gaps, he aims to strengthen understanding and advocacy for ethical healthcare practices that protect the dignity and choices of women with disabilities in Southeast Asia.

Project Title : Exploring Perceptions and Challenges Related to Women with Disability Wishes, Supports, and Decision-Making Capacity: A Case Study in Lao People’s Democratic Republic