COPE Visitor Centre
Wheelchair accessible
In the world's most bombed country relative to its size, this incredible organization helps pick up the pieces.

📜 Visitor Centre for the Cooperative Orthotic & Prosthetic Enterprise (COPE) in Vientiane, Laos. 🔍 Learn about the history and impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the Vietnam War, and COPE's vital work providing custom prosthetics, rehabilitative services, and education to bomb victims. # Why Go 💡 Informative exhibits on UXO and victim recovery 🖼️ Unique sculptures and replica Laotian home made from bomb materials 🆓 Free entry to all exhibits 📽️ Watch documentaries in the Cave Cinema ☕ Enjoy fair-trade coffee and ice cream at Karma Cafe, supporting COPE # Why Avoid ⚠️ Potentially jarring and sensitive content for some visitors # Tips 📍 Located in the Centre for Medical Rehabilitation (CMR) grounds, Khouvieng Road. 🗣️ Audio file available to help with taxi/tuk-tuk directions. 🛍️ Gift shop purchases and donations support COPE's rehabilitation services. # Cost 💰 Entry is free; donations are gladly accepted. # Hours 🕒 Daily, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, including official holidays.

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