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
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA's reactions to the US transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine
NPA calls on all states not party to join the Convention on Cluster Munitions without further delay.
21 Jul 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Progress in Lao PDR Clearance Efforts: A Path to Safety and Development
Laos, recognized as the most heavily bombed country per capita in history, continues to make significant strides in clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO) from its landscape. Recent initiatives, bolstered by international support, have enhanced civilian safety and paved the way for socio-economic development.
15 Jul 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Finally, a return to some normalcy for Ayada and his family following the clearance of their land
Last year, NPA cleared the land of Ayada Tablan in al-Khasfa village in the Haditha district of Anbar Governorate, Iraq.
09 Jul 2023
Development Cooperation
Norwegian People's Aid strongly condemns the attack on Palestinian civilians in Jenin refugee camp
On Monday, July 2nd, the Israeli military launched an attack on Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.
06 Jul 2023
NF organizational
Henriette Killi Westhrin is stepping down as Secretary General of Norwegian People's Aid
At an extraordinary National Board meeting on May 3, it became clear that the National Board could not actively support Westhrin in the direction she proposed for the organization. Westhrin therefore chose to resign her position immediately.
04 May 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
14 Mine-Detection Dogs have arrived in the Ukraine
14 fully-trained mine-detection dogs have now arrived at the Norwegian People’s Aid’s dog-training center in Romney, Sumy Oblast. Their operational mine-action work will commence once authorizations are provided by Ukrainian authorities.
28 Apr 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Tender notice: Mid-weight Ground Preparation (Demining) Machine
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) MAD programme in Ukraine invites bids from interested eligible bidders for the supply of the Mid-weight 5-20 tonnes) Ground Preparation (Demining) Machine
28 Apr 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam complete CMRS of all accessible areas in Quang Tri province
Completion of CMRS in Quang Tri province - a milestone achievement for NPA in Vietnam.
19 Apr 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam staff speak at the UNMAS's symposium on the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait"
NGUYEN THI DIEU LINH and DO THI THANH NHAN, our NPA Vietnam’s Provincial Programme Managers in Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue provinces are invited to the UNMAS symposium on the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait" in New York, to commemorate the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 4 April, and Linh will speak about the work of the Norwegian People’s Aid in Viet Nam.
19 Apr 2023