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Non-technical survey (NTS) helps determine where a potential threat from explosive ordnance exists and where the land can be safely returned to use. It is at this stage that information is collected and analyzed, becoming the foundation for subsequent decisions in the field of humanitarian mine action. Within the framework of the project implemented by […]
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Behind every project are people, partnerships, and a shared goal—to make communities safer. In this video, we present the implementation of the project “Creating a Resilient Future and Strengthening the Safety, Protection, and Resilience of Conflict-Affected Families in Eastern and Occupied Territories of Ukraine” in the Dnipropetrovsk region and demonstrate how mine risk education activities
Project of the UDA and Save the Children with the support of DANIDA Read More »
Non-Technical Survey (NTS) is the initial stage of humanitarian demining. During NTS, specialists collect and analyze information about potential contamination of an area with explosive ordnance. They review available data, communicate with local residents and authorities, document signs of danger, and define the boundaries of areas requiring further survey or clearance. Based on the results
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Territory marking is an important component of humanitarian demining. Warning signs and fencing help people understand where explosive hazards may still be present and prevent them from entering potentially dangerous areas. In the Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian Deminers Association, in partnership with the international humanitarian organization Cesvi Onlus, continues implementing the territory marking project “SAFE
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Further activities aimed at training and increasing the participation of women in the mine action sector have taken place within the framework of the “She Deminer” program. The program is implemented by UN Women in Ukraine in partnership with the Ukrainian Deminers Association, the NGO “Girls,” and BBC Media Action, in cooperation with the Ministry
Humanitarian demining is one of the key areas crucial for Ukraine’s secure future and the recovery of affected communities. In an interview with MAG (Mines Advisory Group), Tymur Pistriuga, Head of the UMA (Ukrainian Mine Action Association), discusses the challenges, the scale of mine contamination, and the importance of international support for developing the mine
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Marking of areas: what was achieved in April Areas contaminated with explosive ordnance do not always look threatening. Fields, roadsides, or forest belts may seem ordinary, yet they pose significant risks to humans. That is why it is crucial not only to clear such areas but also to mark them clearly. Marking helps people navigate
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On May 12, the Ukrainian Deminers Association welcomed representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands within the framework of the project “Safe Lands Ukraine: Locally Led Demining for Sustainable Recovery”. It is especially important for us that UDA, as a local mine action operator, became the first organization within
АСУ, together with its partners Save the Children in Ukraine and with the support of Danida, has successfully completed a large-scale project aimed at strengthening community safety and supporting people affected by the consequences of war. The results were discussed during a Lessons Learned Workshop. The project covered the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions.
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This year, UDA was represented in three panel discussions: For us, this is not only recognition of the work of Ukrainian specialists, but also an opportunity to share Ukraine’s experience, challenges, and solutions with the international community — solutions that are being shaped every day under wartime conditions. We sincerely thank our international partners for