VIDEOS: Clearing Land and Saving Lives in Laos
During the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese used the Ho Chi Minh Trail to bring supplies through Laos to support troops in Southern Vietnam. This route was heavily bombed by the U.S., most often with cluster munitions, and a high level of UXO pollution remains in the area today. Since being accredited as a demining operator there in 2006, Humanity & Inclusion has cleared more than 24,000 unexploded ordnances (UXO) in Laos, the most heavily bombed country, per capita, on earth. The following videos show our amazing Laos team's efforts to clear land and save lives.
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Women's Health: Fighting Mother and Infant Mortality in the Developing World
Every year, some 287,000 women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries, where Handicap International is working to improve the health of women, mothers and children.
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