My name is Khemkham Keonouchan. I've been in Honolulu for about three years. Prior to the 2026 Kona Low storms, I was a laborer in Waialua and I earned my living making lei that we sold across Oahu.

When the storms hit, I lost everything. My home was completely flooded and water came up to my chest. I lost 100% of my belongings, including my car - which I relied on for transportation and earning income. At the moment I am staying with a friend while I figure out what to do next and how to get back home to Vientiane, Laos.

At the moment I am very overwhelmed and feel trapped. I have no money and no resources. The lack of security and worry about the future is extremely difficult. Because of the loss, I feel that the best decision is to go home and start over in Laos. The money I had before was used to survive and most of it went towards acquiring and maintaining our car. Now that the car is gone, I think it is best to start over and go back to Laos.

The funds I raise here will go to immediate emergency support so I can survive. I am down to my last $200 so any support I receive is deeply appreciated.

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This GoFundMe was created by the volunteers from Help Maui Rise for the Storm Kōkua initiative and will directly benefit Khemkham Keonouchan and her bank information was added for her to withdraw directly.