What is unknown to many is that Laos is the most heavily bombed country of the 20th century and is still dealing with its consequences. In fact some regions are not safe to explore on your own and you should stick to the marked ways for safety. Many ONG's -mostly financed by foreign aids- try to help as much as the can by locating and clearing unexploded ordnance (i.e. MAG) or by attending victims of an ordnance. Latter is for example COPE, a foundation providing ( making and distributing) artificial legs, arms or hands. We were quite moved by the exhibition of COPE and the movies they showed.
Have a look and/ or make a donation:
http://www.copelaos.org/
http://www.maginternational.org/where-mag-works/laos/
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