Transformation Story Series

The only American-born child of three, Manivone's mother was pregnant with her when she immigrated from a refugee camp in Thailand. Leaving behind a war tom past in Laos, her family arrived in Denver, Colorado. Life in America challenged her to assimilate and simultaneously afforded her educational opportunities - a dual process that developed her notion of self and sense as an artist. And made her the versatile woman she is today. Now, a mother of two, Manivone lives in Brooklyn.

Starting with small arms at the Cluster Munitions Coalition to ban the use and stockpiling of cluster bombs in Laos, Laura's mission remains humanitarian disarmament, advocating for international commitment to avoid the use of heavy explosive weapons.

Starting with small arms at the Cluster Munitions Coalition to ban the use and stockpiling of cluster bombs in Laos, Laura's mission remains humanitarian disarmament, advocating for international commitment to avoid the use of heavy explosive weapons.