Mine Action and Disarmament
The Mine That Changed a Life
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, people still live in fear of stepping on old, unexploded ordnance. So far, more than 100,000 people have been killed or injured. Small-scale farmer Nguyen Sum is one of them.
27 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Working for the Future of the Children
Nhan (37) at Norwegian People's Aid wants a safe future for children in Vietnam – free from landmines and other explosives. Every morning, she rolls up her sleeves to get closer to this goal.
20 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Environmental Protection and Demining in Vietnam
For centuries, the resilient Cỏ Bàng grass has swayed in the wind over Vietnam’s wetlands, forming the foundation for weaving hats, mats, and bags. Today, it is also used in the destruction of explosives, becoming one of Norwegian People's Aid Vietnam’s newest eco-friendly initiatives.
18 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam complete CMRS of all accessible areas in Quang Tri province
Completion of CMRS in Quang Tri province - a milestone achievement for NPA in Vietnam.
19 Apr 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam staff speak at the UNMAS's symposium on the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait"
NGUYEN THI DIEU LINH and DO THI THANH NHAN, our NPA Vietnam’s Provincial Programme Managers in Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue provinces are invited to the UNMAS symposium on the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait" in New York, to commemorate the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 4 April, and Linh will speak about the work of the Norwegian People’s Aid in Viet Nam.
19 Apr 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Female deminers in Vietnam rid local communities from explosive remnants
Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh is the manager of all Norwegian People's Aid's activities in Vietnam's Quang Tri province. The recipe for success has been determined work combined with an unusually high dose of passion for the job.
08 Mar 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA HUE WELCOMES THE USA AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM AND THE WAR VETERAN DELEGATION
Closing ceremony of NPA and VNMAC clearance project in A Luoi district and handover of project equipment to VNMAC
20 Jan 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
APPRECIATION FROM VIETNAM AUTHORITIES TO NORWEGIAN PEOPLE’S AID
Certificates of Merit from Vietnam Authorities in 2022 to Norwegian People's Aid
23 Dec 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam hosts special visitors from Norway
NPA's Director of Mine Action and Disarmament and Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA)'s Senior Advisor paid a visit to NPA Vietnam programme
11 Nov 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
Successful celebration of NPA's 15-year anniversary in Vietnam
NPA Vietnam celebrates 15 years of success
03 Nov 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA QUANG BINH WELCOMES THE UNITED STATES DELEGATION
The US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Programs and Operations visits Quang Binh
19 Sep 2022
Mine Action and Disarmament
US Delegation visited NPA Vietnam
NPA Vietnam was pleased to welcome Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the United States Department of State, and an accompanying diplomatic delegation, to Quang Tri province on 9 September 2022.
12 Sep 2022