Laos carries a heavy legacy of the Indochina War: unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination. This poses a daily threat to lives and hinders development, especially in rural areas like Xiangkhouang Province, where communities continue to suffer casualties and struggle to cultivate land due to the presence of UXOs. Children are particularly vulnerable, often mistaking UXOs for toys. Our project provides comprehensive support to these communities, focusing on education and sustainable development.
The Indochina War left Laos heavily contaminated with unexploded ordnance (UXO). This poses a daily threat to lives and hinders development, especially in rural areas like Xiangkhouang Province. People are still being injured and killed, and farming is often impossible due to the risk of unexploded bombs. Children are particularly vulnerable, often mistaking UXOs for toys.
To reduce the dangers of UXOs in Laos, we provide UXO risk education to children and support sustainable income generation activities like mushroom cultivation and beekeeping, which do not require tilling the land. We also contribute to UXO clearance efforts through donations to specialist organizations.
Our project aims to create a ripple effect of positive change across Laos, extending far beyond the immediate benefits. By addressing the UXO issue comprehensively, we hope to achieve the following long-term impacts: 1. Reduced UXO casualties by providing UXO risk education for nursery school children 2. Providing skills such as mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, and tailoring to secure and improve income 3.UXO clearance activities through donations to organizations specializing in UXO clearance
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