The Golden West Humanitarian Foundation (GWHF) has played a pivotal role in addressing the lingering dangers of World War II – era unexploded ordnance (UXO) across the Pacific, with a focused and impactful presence in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. These remote atolls were battlegrounds during the war and remain littered with explosive remnants… Continue reading Golden West Humanitarian Foundation in the Marshall Islands
Category: Mine Awareness
International Day Mine Awareness
Humanitarian Mine Action Matters April 4th marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. This day is a powerful reminder that the legacy of war doesn’t end with peace treaties. It lingers in villages, on farmland, and in the fields where children play. Landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and explosive remnants of… Continue reading International Day Mine Awareness