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
Development Cooperation
Statement on outbreak of fighting in Sudan
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is extremely concerned about the outbreak of fighting in Sudan on April 15th, between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
18 Apr 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Protecting civilians from explosive weapons in Peru – the importance of stockpile destruction
NPA has been present in Peru for the past six years, supporting the Peruvian Air Force in destroying their stockpiled cluster munition, as well as the destruction of obsolete and surplus munition that is outdated, malfunctioned and poses a threat to security and people’s lives.
11 Apr 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA’s latest Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor is out
The latest edition of Norwegian People’s Aid’s Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor was launched on 29 March 2023.
27 Mar 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
European Union funds EUR 3.9 million Demining Action Project in Kosovo
On 16 March 2023, a Demining Action project funded by the European Union worth EUR 3.9 million was launched during an open-air event in Gračanica/Graçanicë, Kosovo.
17 Mar 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Female deminers in Vietnam rid local communities from explosive remnants
Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh is the manager of all Norwegian People's Aid's activities in Vietnam's Quang Tri province. The recipe for success has been determined work combined with an unusually high dose of passion for the job.
08 Mar 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Humanitarian mine action operations underway in Yarmouk Camp
Over the past year, NPA’s Country Office in Syria has successfully concluded the establishment of a Damascus-based humanitarian mine action programme and built operational capacity to undertake survey and clearance operations.
28 Feb 2023