Arben “Beni” Braha is one of Albania’s most experienced leaders in humanitarian mine action, explosive ordnance disposal, and Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM). A former Albanian Army officer and widely regarded as the country’s first EOD technician, Beni helped establish Albania’s national mine action capacity during the Kosovo crisis of 1999. He led teams responding to landmines, unexploded ordnance, and cluster munition contamination, supporting the safe return of communities to affected areas.

Following Albania’s mine-clearance achievements, Beni helped advance long-term UXO hotspot clearance and safer ammunition management nationwide. His work has included partnership with international organizations, donor governments, and technical specialists to strengthen training, infrastructure, standards, and sustainable national capability. Having witnessed the consequences of unsafe munitions storage firsthand, including the Gërdec explosion, he remains committed to practical measures that protect communities and service personnel. At Golden West Humanitarian Foundation, Beni supports efforts to strengthen Albania’s WAM systems and build a safer, more sustainable national legacy.