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A problem we can fix within our lifetime
“There are countless problems in our world but I was drawn to Legacies of War because eliminating unexploded ordnance (UXO) from Laos (and other countries) is achievable in our lifetime. If we invest enough resources, this is one problem we can solve. I’m proud of how far Legacies has come and how much they’ve accomplished over the years."
-Marice Fernando, Legacies of War Volunteer, Community Organizer
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 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.
Our impact in the last year
together with our partners: Mines Advisory Group America (MAG), The HALO Trust USA, APOPO, PeaceTrees Vietnam
Join our community of advocates
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 through three distinct ways:
Advocacy
We work to mobilize change makers and advocate for funding for the Lao UXO sector to eradicate the deadly remnants of war from Lao soil.
Community
Engagement
Our work is the key to convene together different generations and communities and empower change on the grassroots, national and global level.
Diaspora-Led Programs
We offer original programming including film screenings and author interviews that tell the living story of the “Secret War” in Laos–ensuring it’s no longer a footnote in American history.
Legacies is a proud member of these working groups
War Legacies Working Group
Conventional Weapons Destruction Network
Environment in Mine Action
