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In #Gaza, MAG, through our partners Save Youth Future Society, are distributing thousands of leaflets to returning communities, providing critical safety information on how to avoid unexploded bombs buried in the rubble. This information can save lives. More ➡️ buff.ly/4gY2Hwp

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“Before MAG, I was an accountant. I didn’t know humanitarian demining organisations existed." War forced Margarita into a new reality. Now, she leads a team in one of Ukraine’s heavily contaminated areas. “I hope we can start restoring our country.” ➡️ buff.ly/3QBkTBa

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In #Cambodia, two young cousins recently lost their lives after unknowingly triggering a grenade left over from a war that ended decades ago. No parent should lose a child this way. Your support can help clear these deadly remnants. Learn how ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hPjF1p

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Three years ago, Tonya was a pastry chef. Today, she leads a team of deminers for MAG #Ukraine, clearing landmines from fields around her hometown of Mykolaiv. As war reshapes lives, Tonya's focused on one goal: making her home safe. Read her story: buff.ly/3D5vT6Y

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MAG is deeply disappointed to hear today’s announcement by the Prime Minister that UK Official Development Assistance will be reduced from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income. Read MAG's full statement ⬇️

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A new grant agreement was signed this week between the Government of Japan and MAG to support mine action efforts in #Vietnam. We are grateful to the government and the people of Japan for their continued trust in MAG's work. Learn more: buff.ly/4kc3HzX

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“What truly matters is your family, friends, and health." MAG Ukraine Team Leader, Tonya, speaks to The Standard about her life today, three years after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. @tamaradavison.bsky.social Read here ➡️ buff.ly/3F2NmNL

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Today, February 24, marks three years since the full scale invasion of #Ukraine. 🎥 Watch how former teachers, truck drivers, or salespeople have since become deminers, risking their lives to clear homes, farmland, and roads. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/4gWpKIf

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MAG is back on YouTube 🎥 We're relaunching our channel to bring you an in-depth look at our work around the world. Go behind the scenes with our teams, meet the communities we serve, and learn how you can help. Join our YouTube community ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hJWIMT

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In #Benin, with support from @diplo.de, MAG recently co-organised with the National Commission on Small Arms an official handover ceremony of a battery of six containerised armouries to safely store small arms, light weapons and ammunition.

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MAG recently welcomed a delegation from the Dutch Embassy to Tal Jada’a, #Iraq. The team visited a clearance site, observed Dutch-funded operations, saw mine detection dogs in action & met members of the local community. Thank you to the Dutch Government for its vital support.

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MAG recently hosted Liisa Maunula, Deputy Head of Mission at the Finnish Embassy in Baghdad, in Batnaya, #Iraq. The team observed Finnish-funded explosive ordnance clearance, mine detection dog teams & MAG’s risk education efforts, while also hearing from local communities.

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Today, our team in #SriLanka and other operators met with His Excellency Ambassador ISOMATA and staff of the Embassy of Japan to discuss demining efforts, which supports communities in the north and east of the country to develop and thrive.

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MAG has achieved a new milestone in its digital and mass media risk education efforts, reaching over 70 million people in 2024 and providing critical safety information to those living with the daily threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance. Learn more ⬇️ buff.ly/4hLjC6n

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“I was going to a funeral two or three time a year for friends who had been lost to gun violence.” Musa is the face of Drums Not Guns in Belize – a peace movement encouraging safe behaviours around guns Read more on our website: buff.ly/3VMvHR9

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Loretta is a Police Corporal in Belize. She recently joined a MAG training course on weapons & ammunition management. “Lots of murders are happening in Belize City...In my day-to-day job we have to be very vigilant while on patrol." More on our website: buff.ly/3VMvHR9

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In 2019, Katie's cousin was shot. A month later, he died from his injuries. Now, she is a visual artist in Belize who uses her skills to raise awareness of the issue of gun violence in Belize. We spoke to her last year to find out more about her work ➡️ buff.ly/3VMvHR9

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At the ‘UK & The World in 2025' Reception at @wiltonpark.bsky.social, FCDO Minister Jenny Chapman recognised MAG as Manchester's largest humanitarian organisation, leading the way on removing explosive ordnance around the world. We are grateful for the UK Government's support. ⬇️ buff.ly/3Cxtvp9

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"It's clear that there will be a significant threat to life and a long-term barrier to reconstruction efforts.” MAG’s Director of Programmes spoke to CBC News about the scale of devastation in #Gaza. More ⬇️ buff.ly/42A7Ffy

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MAG’s Director of Programmes, Greg Crowther, spoke to @theguardian.com about the unprecedented challenges of clearing unexploded bombs in #Gaza. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/3WuwB44

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MAG CEO Darren Cormack joined @thehalotrust.bsky.social today to meet with Development Minister Anneliese Dodds. The minister heard more about the far-reaching impact of mine action to support communities affected by conflict, and the UK's leading role in support of these efforts.

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MAG’s all-female team in #Zimbabwe talk about being a family; living, working & eating together during their stints in the demining camp. One day, the hope is that all of this land will be declared mine free. 📸 Yagazie Emezi More here: buff.ly/42kfpSq

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In the midst of ceasefire hope, challenges remain. MAG’s Director of Programmes tells @inews.co.uk about the unexploded ordnance that will hamper recovery and reconstruction in #Gaza. 🔗Read the full article: buff.ly/4jpvzjC

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In #Peru, MAG recently supported U.S. Southern Command's Explosive Ordnance Disposal course for the Peruvian Armed Forces as part of its Humanitarian Mine Action programme, which is critical to reducing unplanned explosions & preventing the diversion of munitions. ⬇️ buff.ly/3WlUvi0

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At a UK parliamentary briefing this week, MAG called for increased humanitarian aid and mine action support in Syria. Speaking from Syria, MAG’s Community Liaison Manager stressed how landmines and unexploded ordnance hinder recovery. ➡️ buff.ly/40FwbdS

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MAG welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and agreement to release hostages. We call on all parties to uphold its terms and for full humanitarian access to be granted as soon as possible.

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“Landmines have really affected this area. People don’t have access to Mozambique to do business and their cattle have been involved in accidents. Now that there is access to cleared areas, people are very happy.” Tarisai is a deminer in Zimbabwe. 📷 Yagazie Emezi buff.ly/42kfpSq

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This week, we are shining a light on women clearing mines and unexploded bombs in Zimbabwe, as part of our project to celebrate women in mine action. Our female staff were photographed last year by the talented Yagazie Emezi for #TheFemaleLens.

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What’s life like on the frontlines of demining in #Ukraine? MAG Team Leader, Nika, shares her experiences on today’s episode of The Conversation on BBC World Service. Listen here ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

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In 2024, MAG #Ukraine delivered 4,000+ risk education sessions, reaching 36,000+ people with life-saving information on identifying explosive items. “Many people are in despair," says MAG team leader, Elmira. "The fact that we’re here is important." ➡️ https://buff.ly/3W9bfZL

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“#Gaza is one of the starkest examples of the harrowing impact of conflict.” MAG’s Emergency Response Manager shared her personal experience of life in Gaza at a parliamentary reception this week, as we called for stronger UK support for international development. ➡️ https://buff.ly/3DVTmHA

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MAG joined BOND to host a parliamentary reception, calling for a strong UK international development programme. Lord McConnell & Anneliese Dodds, Minister for Development, stressed the role conflict plays in driving humanitarian needs & the need to tackle these issues. ➡️ https://buff.ly/4gImEYY

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MAG Ecuador’s Financial Support Services Officer, Maria, plays a key role in ensuring MAG teams have the resources they need to succeed. Read her vision for the new year ⬇️

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Danra and Fernand, Regional and National Construction Managers for MAG Benin, both contribute to reducing armed violence and saving lives in West Africa. Read their hopes for 2025 ⬇️

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Dashty, Information Manager for MAG Iraq, shares his vision for 2025: using data to empower decisions that save lives and reduce harm. His work highlights the power of information in creating safer futures.

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Ahmed is 87 and lives in Lebanon. He has lived through conflict his entire life. “When I came back, and I saw the damage I lost my mind. My wife and I returned on the second day of the ceasefire with the help of our families. “Now I just hope for peace" https://buff.ly/3P2yhh6

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From MAG Bosnia & Herzegovina, Sara, HR Assistant, shares her hopes for 2025. Her role ensures MAG teams are supported, so they can continue delivering life-saving work

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Meet Manixia, National Technical Field Manager for MAG Laos. Her wish for 2025: fewer lives impacted by unexploded ordnance and safer communities for all.

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“Our children were very brave, but I could tell they were very affected.” Hassan, a MAG deminer for 20 years, fled his home in southern #Lebanon during the recent conflict. After the ceasefire, he returned to find his home destroyed. “I could not believe this was our home.” https://buff.ly/3P2yhh6

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This week, as we step into 2025, we’re sharing the hopes of MAG staff members working around the world. Hear from our teams committed to building safer communities, reducing armed violence and saving lives. Today, meet MAG Ukraine deminer, Vadym.

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Happy New Year from all of us at MAG! A sincere thank you to everyone who has joined our efforts to support people around the world affected by conflict.

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Earlier this year marked an important step for MAG, as we adopted a new strategy to guide the next 5 years. The lived experience of our staff and the communities we serve was central to the creation of our new strategy. A reminder of our commitments and priorities here:

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2024 saw a number of our programmes celebrate significant milestones in their work. Our teams in Laos and in Angola celebrated 30 years of work, while MAG Vietnam makes 25 years since operations began. Read about all our latest achievements here: https://buff.ly/40Zfbwh

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Last month, the mine action community came together for the Mine Ban Treaty Review Conference. The #SiemReapSummit was a critical opportunity to address challenges and work purposefully towards the goal of a mine free world. Read more here:

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This year, we expanded our work to countering a surge of armed violence in Latin America & the Caribbean. Read more here:

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We are committed to accelerating mine clearance on de-occupied territories across Ukraine. With thanks to funding from the @europeancommission & @undp, specially trained dogs and their handlers, who are all Ukrainian women, have started clearing minefields in the country.

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