Learning to Disarm, Learning to Lead In 1998 the Ministry of Defense created a special unit to stop the chain of accidents and to start cleaning the mess of landmines. I moved from Hookas to Tirana and was asked to help set up the division. Under the Partnership for Peace alliance came teams from the… Continue reading A Short History: Humanitarian Mine Action Albania – Chapter 4
Tag: ERW
Golden West Humanitarian Foundation Operations in the Pacific
Golden West Humanitarian Foundation Operations in the Pacific July 15th, 2025 The Golden West Humanitarian Foundation has established deep roots across the Pacific Island nations. Our technical experts have worked throughout the region to remediate explosive remnants of war (ERW) from World War II. Golden West leads efforts to demonstrate United States support for its… Continue reading Golden West Humanitarian Foundation Operations in the Pacific
International Day Mine Awareness
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action April 4th, 2025 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… Continue reading International Day Mine Awareness