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Advancing Cambodian Security Through SALW Decommissioning The Golden West Humanitarian Foundation (GWHF) Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) program has deep roots, tracing back to our successful pilot program in Honduras, circa 2011. There, we addressed a significant stockpile of excess and historic weapons, including old flintlock firearms (like the Brown Bess musket!), and more… Continue reading Advancing Cambodian Security Through SALW Decommissioning 

Interview with Khun Nui: A Decade of Dedication to Humanitarian Mine Action In an industry where women remain a minority, Khun Nui, Project Coordinator for Golden West Humanitarian Foundation in Thailand, has spent the last 10 years breaking barriers and making a significant impact. We sat down with her to discuss her journey into the… Continue reading Interview with Khun Nui: A Decade of Dedication to Humanitarian Mine Action

Clearing the Path to Peace, & Enhances Global Security For twenty-seven years, the Golden West Humanitarian Foundation (GWHF) has been at the forefront of global security, working alongside the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, and key international allies to tackle the world’s most complex humanitarian mine action (HMA) challenges. As a trusted… Continue reading Clearing the Path to Peace, & Enhances Global Security

Thought’s Regarding “Pause / Hold” Order When a country faces a multi-trillion-dollar deficit, you can’t just trim budget dust or maintain the status quo and hope the issue goes away. Real, painful choices must be made. Regardless of where you stand politically, the U.S. is at an economic crossroads, and the current administration is making… Continue reading Thought’s Regarding “Pause / Hold” Order

From Military Leadership to Humanitarian Mine Action – Our CEO Larry Cousins. Growing up, the person I revered most was my father, who served 28 years in the United States Army Infantry. For me, joining the military was a natural path. I attended North Georgia College, following in my father’s footsteps, and was commissioned as… Continue reading From Military Leadership to Humanitarian Mine Action – Our CEO Larry Cousins.

The Benefits of Global Humanitarian Mine Action Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) plays a crucial role in rebuilding communities, restoring safety, and fostering economic growth in post-conflict regions. Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) continue to pose a deadly threat long after wars end, restricting access to farmland, schools, and essential infrastructure. Through demining, risk education, and… Continue reading The Benefits of Global Humanitarian Mine Action

Celebrating Golden West Humanitarian Foundation’s History of Achievements in Cambodia Golden West Humanitarian Foundation (GWHF) has a remarkable history of collaboration and innovation in Cambodia, working to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian mine action (HMA). Our Origin Story Golden West’s Cambodia operation was initiated by our founder Joe Trocino, Roger Hess and Mike Trocino in… Continue reading Celebrating Golden West Humanitarian Foundation’s

DESTRUCTION OF SALW TO REDUCE PROLIFERATION TO NON-STATE ACTORS. Advancing Cambodian Security Through SALW Decommissioning The Golden West Humanitarian Foundation (GWHF) Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) program has deep roots, tracing back to our successful pilot program in Honduras, circa 2011. There, we addressed a significant stockpile of excess and historic weapons, including old… Continue reading DESTRUCTION OF SALW TO REDUCE PROLIFERATION TO NON-STATE ACTORS.

A Golden West Book for Vietnamese Children Late in 2007, I had the opportunity to travel around Quang Tri Province, Viet Nam with my good friend John Stevens from the US Department of State, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement.   John was meeting with various NGOs working in the area whose demining operations were sponsored… Continue reading A Golden West Book for Vietnamese Children

QRF Sierra Leone In 2023, a plot involving the importation of bomb-making materials into Sierra Leone was uncovered, sparking a major intelligence operation. Fast forward to 2024, and the efforts of intelligence, military, and police forces culminated in the successful seizure of dangerous materials, including high-grade TNT, detonators, firing devices, and other bomb-making components cleverly… Continue reading QRF Sierra Leone