Today is #childrensday in Laos. In Xieng Khouang province, nearly half of the injuries and deaths from unexploded bombs and other ordnance #uxo involved children below the age of 15. (source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9743752/)

1/10 - top photogenic places in #Laos. At the top of Mount Phousi you find a small stupa and stunning views of Luang Prabang . It is a great place for sunset (pictured), but head up in the morning for a much quieter sunrise view. #ttot #travel ow.ly/MIG150JnV9c

Happy Thursday! Hope everyone has a great day — Almost Friday? Who sells #BeerLao in the USA? 😃 #Laos #Lao #LaoAM #LaoAmerican

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Who is ready for the weekend? What are your plans? #LaoUNY #LaoAM #UpstateNY #LaoAmerican #Laos

Our next Board Meeting is Tuesday, June 21st — Exciting projects are in the works! #LaoUNY #LaoAM #LaoAmerican #Laos #UpstateNY

Three destinations in Laos are celebrating recognition of their efforts to provide a cleaner experience for tourists. buff.ly/3K0ybBT #AsianTrails #ExploreAsia

UXO Visitors Center Xieng Khouang Province, Lao PDR During the secret war that America conducted with Laos, an average of a full planeload of explosives was dropped on Laos approximately every 8 ½ minutes for 9 years, giving Laos the unenviable distinction of being the country

The WH ann. on landmines is a very welcome step. 28 yrs after Pres. Clinton called for ridding the world of these weapons, the U.S. needs to join the int’l treaty banning anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions, that cause havoc on civilian populations.leahy.senate.gov/press/reaction…

Did you know that between 1975 and 1997, more than 350,000 refugees left Laos, which was about 11% of its population at the time? ARTICLE22's Hope Bangle symbolizes hope from all over the world. This piece brings hope to those who are still living in Laos today.

At our Board Meeting last night we discussed our upcoming LHF Summer Camp in August and another fun event! Think — BBQ! Watch our website for details! laoupstatenewyork.com

Read this moving letter from one of Legacies' youngest volunteers, Layla! Addressed to #Congress, Layla’s letter succeeds in capturing the gravity of the situation in #Laos and effectively argues for more funding from the U.S. Read the full letter: legaciesofwar.org/voice-through-…

The new Bank of #Laos Governor says mismanagement of foreign currency is rife, with large amounts disappearing or failing to enter the system. ow.ly/I3tC50JK9Xe

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Lao Heritage Summer Camp is August 11th - 14th! Details in link: fb.me/e/54hUYTeIU #Laos #Lao #UpstateNY #KidsSummerCamp

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