Mine Action and Disarmament
The War That Continues to Kill
Nhung (13) has lived her entire life side by side with explosives. Today, she plays safely in the garden and can walk to school without fear.
31 Oct 2023
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
Development Cooperation
A war against everything
Abbas Milhem tells of the horrific loss of family members in Gaza, and a sharp increase in unrest and violence against Palestinian civilians, also in the West Bank, where he is based in the city of Ramallah.
26 Oct 2023
NF organizational
Raymond Johansen becomes the new Secretary General of Norwegians People`s Aid
“I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to lead Norwegian People's Aid. A unique organisation, which, for over 80 years, has put solidarity into action, internationally and in Norway”, says Raymond Johansen.
24 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Ambassador of Germany to Bosnia and Herzegovina paid a visit to the NPA land release task in Sapna
On October 19, 2023, H.E. Dr. Tomas Fitschen, the German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, visited the NPA land release task "MSA Kikovi Zavid" in Sapna municipality.
20 Oct 2023
Development Cooperation
#CeasefireNow: Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel
#CeasefireNow: Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to Prevent a Humanitarian Catastrophe and Further Loss of Innocent Lives
20 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
Playtime near deadly explosives
Even though Russian soldiers have withdrawn from the village, it does not feel safe for Nastya and the other children in Lych, Ukraine. Mines and explosives hidden in the ground make playing outdoors life-threatening.
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
Norwegian People's Aid is gravely concerned about the level of violence in Israel and Palestine – civilians must be protected at all times
The escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine has caused unacceptable harm to civilians. Targeting civilians is always illegal, immoral and unacceptable. Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) calls for the immediate de-escalation and end of the hostilities. The use of weapons which inflict tremendous harm and the level of violence is appalling.
16 Oct 2023
Development Cooperation
Norwegian People s Aid strongly condemns the continued and escalating bombardment of Gaza.
Israel has warned more than 1 million Palestinians, about half the population of the Gaza Strip, to evacuate the northern part of Gaza within the next 24 hours.
13 Oct 2023
Development Cooperation
Violence against civilians must never be tolerated
–We strongly condemn the attacks on Israel and Gaza. Civilians must never be a target and must be protected, says acting Secretary General of Norwegian People’s Aid, Per Nergaard. –We are deeply worried about the humanitarian consequences of the strikes we are witnessing.
07 Oct 2023