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What we do


WHAT WE DO

We find and destroy landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded bombs in places
affected by conflict. We also work to limit the causes and address the
consequences of armed violence in communities. Our work saves lives, eases
suffering, protects human rights and contributes to sustainable peace and
security. Since 1989, we have helped over 20 million people in 70 countries.

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 * Clearing landmines and cluster bombs
 * Advocacy and campaigning
 * Reducing Armed Violence
 * Risk education

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HOW TO HELP

Whether you want to run a marathon, host a cake sale or get your community group
involved, you can make a difference to the lives of people affected by conflict.

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CLEARING LANDMINES AND CLUSTER BOMBS


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 * Clearing landmines and cluster bombs

Landmines and unexploded bombs can remain in the ground for decades after a
conflict has ended. Every day, 13 people are killed or injured by these
indiscriminate weapons. Almost half of civilian casualties are children.


MAG finds and clears landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded bombs and
returns safe land to communities, enabling them to build a safer and more
sustainable future.

We use a range of methods

We use a combination of methods and tools to detect and destroy landmines,
cluster bombs and other unexploded weapons, including manual deminers, machinery
and mine detection dogs. The approach used varies depending on a number of
factors, including terrain, vegetation, and the level and type of contamination.

This is careful and painstaking work. Manual demining involves checking
minefields metre by metre using metal detectors and a variety of excavation
tools.

A range of mechanical resources and technologies helps us increase the speed and
effectiveness of landmine clearance in certain circumstances. Our fleet of
specialised armoured machines prepares ground for clearance, removing vegetation
and obstacles, and in some cases finding and destroying landmines directly.

Our mine detection dogs are trained to “sniff out” explosives and alert their
handler, making them a valuable part of our mine clearance toolbox. 

We listen to communities

Our community liaison staff are the eyes and ears of MAG. They work with local
communities, agencies and authorities to understand where landmines and
unexploded bombs are located and how their presence affects people’s lives, work
and play. Working in this way helps us to ensure that our resources target and
clear the areas of greatest need.

We clear former battle areas

After fighting stops, battle areas are often contaminated with unexploded bombs.
We systematically clear and return the land to local communities for productive
use.

We recruit people from mine-affected communities

We recruit and train men and women from local communities. This gives people
affected by landmines the opportunity to clear them, as well as financially
support their own families and communities. In this way, MAG also acquires
knowledge, technical expertise, and further commitment to clearing the country
of landmines.


We respond to emergencies

Our humanitarian response activities include survey, risk education and
clearance as well as humanitarian planning. This helps prevent casualties, and
supports other humanitarian organisations to carry out their emergency
operations.



OUR RESULTS IN 2020

LANDMINES & UNEXPLODED BOMBS DESTROYED

115,627

LAND CLEARED BY DEMINERS, DOGS AND MACHINES

53,948,775sqm

TOTAL LAND RELEASED

60,742,650sqm


> I LOVE MY JOB. WE ALLOW PEOPLE TO COME HOME MY FAMILY AND MY COMMUNITY ARE
> VERY PROUD OF ME. THANK YOU MAG FOR THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE MY PEOPLE.
> 
> LenaDeminer, Iraq



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MAG is registered as a charitable company in the UK (Company no: 4016409)
(Charity no: 1083008) • Registered office: Suite 3A, South Central, 11 Peter
Street, Manchester, M2 5QR, United Kingdom

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