Mine Action and Disarmament
Ambassador of Germany to Bosnia and Herzegovina paid a visit to the NPA land release task in Sapna
On October 19, 2023, H.E. Dr. Tomas Fitschen, the German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, visited the NPA land release task "MSA Kikovi Zavid" in Sapna municipality.
20 Oct 2023
Development Cooperation
#CeasefireNow: Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel
#CeasefireNow: Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to Prevent a Humanitarian Catastrophe and Further Loss of Innocent Lives
20 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Working for the Future of the Children
Nhan (37) at Norwegian People's Aid wants a safe future for children in Vietnam – free from landmines and other explosives. Every morning, she rolls up her sleeves to get closer to this goal.
20 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Playtime near deadly explosives
Even though Russian soldiers have withdrawn from the village, it does not feel safe for Nastya and the other children in Lych, Ukraine. Mines and explosives hidden in the ground make playing outdoors life-threatening.
20 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Environmental Protection and Demining in Vietnam
For centuries, the resilient Cỏ Bàng grass has swayed in the wind over Vietnam’s wetlands, forming the foundation for weaving hats, mats, and bags. Today, it is also used in the destruction of explosives, becoming one of Norwegian People's Aid Vietnam’s newest eco-friendly initiatives.
18 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Norwegian People's Aid is gravely concerned about the level of violence in Israel and Palestine – civilians must be protected at all times
The escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine has caused unacceptable harm to civilians. Targeting civilians is always illegal, immoral and unacceptable. Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) calls for the immediate de-escalation and end of the hostilities. The use of weapons which inflict tremendous harm and the level of violence is appalling.
16 Oct 2023
Development Cooperation
Norwegian People s Aid strongly condemns the continued and escalating bombardment of Gaza.
Israel has warned more than 1 million Palestinians, about half the population of the Gaza Strip, to evacuate the northern part of Gaza within the next 24 hours.
13 Oct 2023
Development Cooperation
Violence against civilians must never be tolerated
–We strongly condemn the attacks on Israel and Gaza. Civilians must never be a target and must be protected, says acting Secretary General of Norwegian People’s Aid, Per Nergaard. –We are deeply worried about the humanitarian consequences of the strikes we are witnessing.
07 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Bosnia and Herzegovina declared free from Cluster Munitions
On 8 September 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with demining efforts led by the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), has officially declared itself free from cluster munitions, nearly 30 years after the Bosnian war came to an end.
08 Sep 2023
NF organizational
Per Nergaard constituted Acting Secretary General of the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA)
Per Nergaard has many years of experience in the organization, the past seven years as Deputy Secretary General. He has acted as Secretary General before.
28 Aug 2023
NF organizational
NPA stands up for freedom of belief or religion
Inclusion and respect for all people, religions, and beliefs are core to Norwegian People`s Aid values, operations, and work
11 Aug 2023
Development Cooperation
Remembering the Yezidi genocide
Norwegian People’s Aid today remember the victims and stand in solidarity with survivors of the Yezidi genocide perpetrated by ISIS in 2014.
04 Aug 2023