We serve as a leading voice in advocating for U.S. funding for clearance of unexploded bombs from Laos. We directly work and meet with key decision makers in the U.S. government — including Congress and the presidential administration — and with the private sector and media outlets to provide these influential groups with compelling information and analysis. We also serve as a convener and organizer for partner organizations and individuals seeking to resolve the issue of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and ongoing support for victims in Laos.

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Legacies of War has set three primary goals for our advocacy work:

 

Conduct Congressional Visits: We visit congressional offices to recruit members to the UXO/Demining Caucus. We believe that increasing the number of caucus members will lead to greater support for UXO removal efforts in Southeast Asia.

 

Spearhead Community-Led Letter Writing Campaigns: These campaigns encourage constituents to write to their representatives in Congress, urging them to support UXO removal efforts in Southeast Asia. We aim to increase public awareness of the UXO issue and push for greater action.

 

Engage Think Tanks and Subject Matter Experts: We engage leaders around community programs and events through building coalitions and taking leadership on collaborative projects. We aim to broaden the scope of our advocacy efforts and build a network of supporters who can amplify our message and support our cause.