19,240 people were trained, 166 mine victims were assisted, and 78 million m² of territory was surveyed.
The Ukrainian Deminers Association (UDA) successfully implemented a one-year project in cooperation with the Canadian-Ukrainian Foundation (CUF), aimed at ensuring safety and restoring life in the affected communities. The initiative covered three key areas:
- Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE).
UDA educated 19,240 adults and children in mine safety in eight regions of Ukraine (Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Sumy, Zaporizhia, Lviv, Kharkiv, Cherkasy and Poltava), exceeding the plan by 7%. The participants of the education received valuable knowledge about how to properly handle mines and how to protect themselves from explosive ordnance.
- Mine Victim Assistance (MVA).
UDA provided financial support to 166 mine victims across Ukraine, exceeding the plan by 66%. This assistance was intended to cover immediate needs such as medical expenses, household needs and home repairs. For example, one of the men from the Kherson region used the funds received to repair a tractor, which allowed him to quickly resume his work. UDA continues to accept applications for assistance through its website.
- Non-technical survey of territories (NTS).
During the implementation of the project, a non-technical survey of territories was carried out on an area of more than 78 million m², which exceeded the plan by 680%. A non-technical survey is the first stage of humanitarian demining, which allows us to safely assess the contamination of territories with explosive ordnance. Sappers collected information from local residents and authorities about the area under investigation to determine the presence or absence of explosive ordnance. After that, reports were compiled and sent to the mine action center. A total of 59 reports were prepared, which exceeded the planned number by 18%.
Tymur Pistriuha, chairman of the board of theUDA, notes: “The uniqueness of this project lies in our comprehensive approach to supporting communities affected by the war. We not only make areas safe, but also build knowledge about mine safety and help people rebuild their lives. I am sincerely grateful to the Canadian-Ukrainian Foundation for their active support. Our cooperation has been ongoing since 2021 and covers numerous initiatives that allow us to effectively respond to the challenges facing Ukraine.”
Reconstruction of the country is impossible without systematic mine action measures. The Ukrainian Deminers Association plays a key role in this struggle, working on demining territories and educating the population, which allows communities to return to normal life.
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