About us: "The Lahu National Development Organisation (LNDO) was set up by a group of leading Lahu democracy activists in Chiang Mai, Thailand in March 1997 to promote the welfare and well-being of the Lahu people, including the promotion of alternatives to growing opium. The objectives of LNDO are: To promote democracy and human rights in Shan State, with particular attention paid to Lahu To promote increased understanding among the Lahu, Akha, Wa, En, Kachin, Palaung and Shan of human rights, democracy, federalism, community development and health issues To develop unity and cooperation among the Lahu and other highlanders from Shan State and to provide opportunities for development of civic leadership skills among local groups"