Big Brother Mouse is proudly Lao-owned. The group is based in Laos, with a Laos staff whose goal is to bring books to Laotian children. In Laos, access to this type of learning material is very difficult, and the group has seen the need to bring the books to them.
Big Brother Mouse publishes books that encourage literacy and makes learning more fun. Popular books enjoyed by most children all over the world are given a new Laotian flair. Aside from that, Lao children are also taught new skills such as organizing events, using a computer, editing, translating and writing.
Volunteers are sometimes required for special projects – the details of which are posted at Big Brother Mouse’s office in Luang Prabang. Although the group appreciates volunteers’ interest and enthusiasm, the language barrier is a bit of a problem, especially because most children in Laos do not speak English.