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Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA launches Green Field Tool for Mine Action
How do you ensure your project doesn't harm the environment? How can NGOs and national authorities adapt to climate change and better support communities?
Anti-Corruption Annual Report 2024
Norwegian People's Aid has zero tolerance for corruption, and we take the risk seriously by deploying resources for prevention, detection and processing of cases.
News Norwegian People's Aid
20 Mar 2025
Development Cooperation
South Sudan: 50.000 people fleeing deadly conflict in Upper Nile
The conflict that started in Nasir early March between the SSPDF and the White Army escalated further and resulted in the killing of a UN staff and a general during the evacuation on March 7th. Nasir was bombed from the air during the night of March 17th. The UN reports that some 50.000 people have fled due to this conflict, life saving response has had to be put on hold, and there are also credible reports of civilian casualties.
Ingvild Guro Larsen Vetrhus
19 Mar 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
Ensuring safety for Syrian children - Rawan's journey
In the rural town of Al-Mu’allaqa in NAGHA the Damascus countryside, an area once filled with military stores and munitions has now become a source of grave concern for its inhabitants, particularly the children. With the recent upheaval in Syria, this site, once a military hub, has become a hazardous place, vulnerable to all residents, including innocent children.
News Norwegian People's Aid
12 Mar 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
Nuclear weapons equivalent to 146,500 Hiroshima bombs are available for use
The Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor published by Norwegian People’s Aid in cooperation with the Federation of American Scientists shows the number of nuclear weapons available for use has increased from 9,585 at the beginning of 2024 to 9,604 at the beginning of 2025.
Therese Nordhus Lien
04 Mar 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
One explosive ordnance removed, more families are safe
Through these rapid and coordinated responses to EOD callouts from the community, NPA/RENEW continues its mission to safeguard lives and reduce the lingering dangers of wartime explosives in Quang Tri Province.
Mine Action and Disarmament
Hope Restored: How Land Clearance Transformed the Farmer's Life
Chanthoeun is a 35-year-old resident of Vorng village in Cambodia. Born in this village, Chanthoeun had to relocate to another province due to his father's military obligations. However, in 2013, after marrying his wife Sopheap, he returned to his hometown with a dream of cultivating cashew trees on his land.
News Norwegian People's Aid
25 Feb 2025