As a Hmong American, I grew up surrounded by stories of conflict, resilience, and the lasting impacts of the American Secret War, which have deeply shaped my identity and purpose. Inspired by these experiences and with a degree in Political Science and Anthropology, I am committed to building a career centered on giving back to communities affected by international conflict. I believe that through education, storytelling, and collective healing, we can confront harmful legacies of war, like...

From the desk of: Christopher J. Stanfill, Ph.D. Every time I arrive in Laos, it feels like I’m home. It’s a combination of familiar sights, smells, and faces, along with a reconnection to memories that have led to uncharted periods of growth in my life. It’s also a time to be welcomed back into the open arms of a family I’ve built over 15 years—people who have shown me the same levels of love and grace as my own bloodline. Giving life updates to my mae (mom) over a Beer Lao, or being teased...

From the desk of Chris Motia, Advocacy Ambassador, Legacies of War "We found the girls' family — their two sisters, brother, and mother — in the nearby village a little over a mile away. They were laid out in an empty house on a bed in bundles, none of which was bigger than a supermarket bag. The boy was the best preserved; the mother barely recognizable as human. Of the other sisters, a small pair of legs emerged from a cloth, and the two heads lay at the end of the bed. Apparently their...