COPE Visitor Centre: Understanding UXO Impact in Laos

The COPE Visitor Centre in Vientiane offers a powerful and educational experience, shedding light on the ongoing challenges faced by Laos due to unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the Secret War era. COPE (Cooperative Orthotic & Prosthetic Enterprise) works in partnership with the Centre for Medical Rehabilitation (CMR) to ensure that people with physical disabilities have local, affordable access to a quality, nationally-managed rehabilitation service.The center's exhibits combine multimedia presentations, artifacts, and personal accounts to create an immersive experience that educates and evokes empathy. Visitors can learn about the history of UXO in Laos, the impact of cluster bombs, and the challenges of clearing these explosives. Displays of prosthetic limbs and mobility devices showcase COPE's work in providing rehabilitation services to survivors.Several powerful documentaries are shown on a rolling basis in a theatre. The COPE Visitor Centre also features a café where guests can relax and reflect on their visit. Additionally, the center is committed to raising awareness and funds for the removal of UXOs, which adds a meaningful layer to your visit.