A yo traditional woven mats with her peers

More than 10 years ago, the Heuny and Jrou people living in southern Laos, were moved off their land for the construction of the Houay Ho Dam. Approximately 2,500 people from 11 villages were relocated to resettlement sites. This large resettlement of people has threatened the survival of both the Heuny and Jrou peoples culture. (photo by Elizabeth Weber)

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Contained in galleries: Laos: Dam Resettlements on the Bolivan Plateau

More than 10 years ago, the Heuny and Jrou people living in southern Laos, were moved off their land for the construction of the Houay Ho Dam. Approximately 2,500 people from 11 villages were relocated to resettlement sites. This large resettlement of people has threatened the survival of both the Heuny and Jrou peoples culture. (photo by Elizabeth Weber)