Landmines: The Indiscriminate Killer

Killing does not always stop when wars are over. It has been the custom of many a nation or group to litter the landscape with landmines, a fact that has contributed to killing and maiming, especially of children, across the globe. Today, I am profiling an organization that has been working to alleviate the hardships of this unjust, brutal, and indiscriminate form of warfare.

Landmines left by retreating forces have caused the deaths of many children, adults, and farm animals. They have robbed children of their ability to live safely in their homes and neighborhoods. MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is a British based organization that helps the victims of war in clearing the landmines and trains the locals in ways to escape poverty and deprivation.

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MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is one of the world's leading humanitarian organisations providing conflict-affected countries with a real chance for a better future.

We clear the remnants of conflict from some of the world's poorest nations, we educate and employ local people and help provide solutions for those trapped by poverty and economic devastation through no fault of their own.

Operating since 1989 and having worked on a variety of conflict-related projects in around 35 countries, MAG is also co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded for our work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Our aims are:

• To deliver on our promise to save lives and build futures globally by implementing our innovative solutions for conflict-affected communities.
• To enable governments and institutions to address the needs of conflict-affected communities through funding our activities.
• To work with partners and others who share our impact-driven approach and further enable people to escape from the poverty and suffering caused by conflict.
• To create awareness and secure public contributions so we can provide an effective response to the wider problems caused by the presence of remnants of conflict
  
• http://www.mag.org.uk/index.php?p=316&s=0.