Afghanistan Mine Awareness Program (MAPA)
The UN Mine Action Programme for Afghanistan, established in 1988, manages humanitarian demining in one of the world's most heavily mined countries (10-15 million landmines). The community-based mine awareness program has delivered briefings to over 3.2 million people within Afghanistan and in refugee camps. Multiple NGOs conduct training including the Afghan Mine Awareness Agency (AMAA), Afghan Red Crescent Society, Handicap International, and Save the Children-USA. Since 1989, over 18 million landmines have been cleared, freeing 3,011+ km² and benefiting 3,000+ rural communities. Association for Aid and Relief Japan has supported EORE since 2002, adapting to address IEDs in ongoing conflict.
Theme Areas
Behavior Goal
Protect civilians and returnees from mine/IED hazards; enable safe return to agricultural lands; reduce accidents through community awareness
Target Audiences
Methods & Approaches
Channels
Implementers & Partners
- UNMAS
- Afghan Mine Awareness Agency (AMAA)
- Afghan Red Crescent Society
- Handicap International
- Save the Children-USA
Donors & Sponsors
- US Government
- UK Government
- UNICEF
- WHO
- WFP
- EU
Key Takeaways
- 1Community-based approach reaches populations in remote/conflict areas
- 2Refugee camp programs prepare returnees before repatriation
- 3Multi-NGO coordination enables comprehensive coverage
- 4Adaptation to address IEDs reflects evolving threat landscape
- 5Restrictions on women's education require creative delivery approaches