Norwegian People's Aid continues its work on mine clearance funded by the US authorities
After the temporary US funding freeze in February 2025, Norwegian People’s Aid’s funding was reinstated a month later for seven countries and terminated for four countries. Furthermore, new US contract terms in April 2025 that placed some restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion work under US funding were revoked in June 2025 and do not apply to Norwegian People’s Aid.
This article has been updated as of 29 September 2025
Norwegian People’s Aid has thus been able to continue its mine and explosive clearance activities supported by the Government of the United States in Cambodia, Iraq, Lao PDR, Palau, Peru, Ukraine and Vietnam, while our activities in Afghanistan, Angola, Tajikistan, and Yemen will continue at a reduced volume without US funding.
With the support of the United States and other donors, Norwegian People’s Aid can continue to save lives, strengthen rights and create change in some of the world's most challenging areas, including in countries where US weapons have been used.
The world is facing a situation where the willingness to finance international aid and development, including humanitarian work on mine and explosive clearance, is declining. Approximately half of NPA’s work on mine and explosive clearance is financed by American funds.
Norwegian People's Aid has extensive operational work and political commitment, both in Norway and internationally, to strengthen gender equality, diversity and integration. Around the world, Norwegian People's Aid cooperates with partners that work for women's rights and participation, that represent sexual minorities and that provide assistance to people who are subjected to gender-based violence. In Norway, the local branches work, through volunteers, with inclusion and integration in local communities, and work politically for the rights of minorities. This work continues with full force, and NPA will also expand such projects to push back against global setbacks and pressure.
