MAG celebrates 25 years of operation in Vietnam

Mine Advisory Group (MAG), a Manchester-based non-governmental organization, celebrated its 25th year of operations in Vietnam in Dong Ha City on March 15, with the participation of leaders of Quang Tri province.

Ảnh 1: Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Hoang Nam spoked at the event. Photo: Q.H

Established in 1989, MAG is a global humanitarian and advocacy organization that finds, removes and destroys landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded bombs from places affected by conflict. It also provides education programs, particularly for children, so people can live, work and play as safely as possible until they clear the land. MAG has eliminated landmine risks for more than 70 countries worldwide during its operations.

MAG began operating in Quang Tri in 1999 before expanding to its neighboring provinces of Quang Binh and Quang Nam. It is now one of the largest mine clearance organizations in Vietnam.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Hoang Nam awarded a certificate of merit to MAG Organization for its contributions to preventing mine consequences in Quang Tri - Photo: Q.H

The organization has cleared nearly 180 million m2 of land and neutralized 230,000 explosives in Quang Tri, ensuring the safety of almost 700,000 people. It has also conducted more than 1,000 propaganda activities on mine prevention for nearly 15,000 people in the province.

Speaking at the celebration ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Hoang Nam appreciated the MAG’s close cooperation with local authorities and people in implementing mine clearance. Together with other organizations, MAG has made an important contribution to preventing landmine accidents and bringing safety to many areas in Quang Tri.

Representative of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) awarded a certificate of merit to MAG for its positive contributions to socio-economic development in Vietnam from 1999 - 2024. Photo: Q.H

Nam said he hoped the organization would boost its coordination with other organizations in the province in completing the task of clearing bombs and mines, helping people overcome the consequences of post-war toxic chemicals, and contributing to promoting international cooperation and sustainable socio-economic development.

Representative of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) awarded a certificate of merit to MAG for its positive contributions to socio-economic development in Vietnam from 1999 - 2024.

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