Mine Action and Disarmament
“Weeds Took Over, But We Will Plant Again”: Restoring Hope for Farmers in Kyselivka
In the quiet village of Kyselivka, nestled in the Mykolaiv region, Serhii Volotkovych has spent his entire life cultivating the land he calls home
18 Mar 2025
Clearing the Path to Safety: Norwegian People's Aid Demining Efforts in Ukraine
Since 2014, Ukraine has been heavily impacted by armed conflict, notably after Russia's annexation of Crimea. The situation escalated significantly on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a large-scale military operation targeting Ukraine’s eastern, southern, and central regions. The invasion has been marked by widespread use of explosive weapons, including landmines, cluster munitions, and aerial bombings, posing a severe threat to civilian lives.
15 Feb 2025
The Silent Victim of the War in Ukraine
In a new report, "Assessing Environmental Degradation in Southern Ukraine," Norwegian People's Aid, in collaboration with the Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS), reveals the extensive environmental damage caused by the ongoing conflict.
15 Jan 2025
NPA condemns U.S. latest decision to transfer antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions to Ukraine
Yesterday, the U.S. announced the 2nd transfer of antipersonnel landmines and what seems like the 8th transfer of cluster munition to Ukraine.
03 Dec 2024
American transfer of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine is illegal and must be reversed
The US decision to transfer internationally banned anti-personnel mines to Ukraine does not only go against its own U.S. Anti-Personnel Landmine Policy, but is a desperate measure pushing Ukraine to breach international law. States and militaries know full well the lack of military utility and grave humanitarian impacts of antipersonnel mines.
20 Nov 2024
Tender request for Personal Protection Equipment
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Mine Action and Disarmament programme in Ukraine invites bids1 from interested eligible2 bidders for the supply of Personal Protection Equipment
07 Oct 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
From Agriculture to Demining: Natalia Hotun’s Mission to Clear Ukraine’s Landmines
As part of Norwegian People's Aid, Natalia works to make war-torn villages safe for farmers and families once again.
20 Sep 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
Use of Full Mine Action Toolbox Leads to Major Increase in Operational Efficiency and Results in Ukraine
The increased productivity that was demonstrated by the teams, while employing all mine action tools, is very promising for NPA’s outlook going forward.
09 Jul 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Ukraine Conducts Pilot Project with Safe Pro AI for Automated Processing of Drone Imagery
NPA Ukraine started a pilot project with Safe Pro AI, a company that aims to utilise drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the detection of landmines and unexploded ordnance.
04 Jul 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
Reclaiming Land and Livelihoods in Liubomyrivka Village
NPA Ukraine will be completing its first clearance tasks soon, benefitting farmers in Liubomyrivka.
31 Jan 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
Responding to the Largest Humanitarian Crisis in Europe Since World War II
Launching Norwegian People’s Aid's (NPA's) Mine Action Programme in Ukraine
12 Dec 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