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Channapha Khamvongsa, Founder of Legacies of War, speaks with a child who has been injured by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in Laos
A problem we can fix within our lifetime
"For years, she urged the United States to do more to help remove unexploded bombs here in Laos. 'There are many, many problems in this world that might not be able to be solved in a lifetime,' she's said, but this is one we can fix. So, Channapha, we thank you for working to fix this problem."
-President Barack Obama
From 1964-1973, the U.S. dropped more than two million tons of ordnance on Laos during 580,000 bombing sorties—equal to a planeload of bombs every 8 minutes, 24 hours a day, for 9 years.
Only 1% of the contaminated land in Laos has been cleared since the last bomb was dropped in 1973.
Laos remains the most bombed country per capita in history.
With over 270 million cluster bombs dropped on Laos, approximately 30% did not explode on impact and are still in the ground just waiting to explode.
Laos remains the most bombed country per capita in history.
Laos remains the most bombed country per capita in history.
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We are thankful to have over 100 members of our Lam Vong Circle of HOPE from all over the United States and beyond. This year, our goal is to recruit 50 new members to join this special group of passionate advocates of our mission who have committed to being on this journey together until we get the job done! Will you step up and join us? Become a member by donating $10/year.
We support the communities impacted by the American Secret War and bring awareness to the public in three distinct ways:
Legacies is a proud member of these working groups
War Legacies Working Group
Conventional Weapons Destruction Network
Environment in Mine Action
