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Shocking Discovery: 27 Unexploded Ordnance Found In A Local Garden In Xuan Trach Commune, Quang Binh, Vietnam
On 10 April 2025, a total of 27 deadly rounds of 75mm Armor Penetrating High Explosive (AP-HE) projectiles were reported to NPA non-technical survey team during an interview with 62-year-old farmer, Tran Thi Luc, in Village 6, Xuan Trach commune, Bo Trach district.
NPA launches Green Field Tool for Mine Action
How do you ensure your project doesn't harm the environment? How can NGOs and national authorities adapt to climate change and better support communities?
One explosive ordnance removed, more families are safe
Through these rapid and coordinated responses to EOD callouts from the community, NPA/RENEW continues its mission to safeguard lives and reduce the lingering dangers of wartime explosives in Quang Tri Province.
NORWEGIAN PARLIAMENTARY (STORTINGET) DELEGATION TO NPA VIETNAM’S OPERATIONS SITE IN THUA THIEN HUE
On 22 Jan 2025, a Norwegian Parliamentary (Stortinget) delegation led by Ms. Aslaug Sem-Jacobsen, leader of the Asia’s delegation of the Norwegian Parliament paid a visit to NPA Vietnam’s operations site in Phong Dien township, Hue city as part of the delegation's visit to Vietnam.
Group of Four Ambassadors in Vietnam visit NPA Thua Thien Hue province
On Monday, 25 November 2024, NPA Vietnam in Thua Thien Hue province was delighted to host a visit by the Group of Four Ambassadors, H.E. Ms. Caroline Beresford, Ambassador of New Zealand; H.E. Ms. Hilde Solbakken, Ambassador of Norway; H.E. Mr. Shawn Steil, Ambassador of Canada ; and H.E. Mr. Thomas Gass, Ambassador of Switzerland.
NPA Vietnam Conducts Training on Gender and Diversity in Mine Action
NPA Vietnam is implementing a project entitled “Promoting Gender and Diversity, including the Empowerment of Women Working in Humanitarian Mine Action" falling under activities connected to Women working in Peace and Security, thanks to funding by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hanoi.
NPA Vietnam’s Green Day in October 2024
NPA Hue team took a study tour to the Bac Hai Van Protective Forest in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province to visit a project on sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation conducted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam.
NPA VIETNAM'S AUGUST 2024 RECAP
August 2024 was a milestone month to NPA Vietnam with remarkable events.
Director General of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) visited Vietnam
Together with representatives from the Norwegian Embassy and the Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC), the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Vietnam Programme was honoured to receive a visit from Mr. Bård Vegar Solhjell, the Director General of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) on 10 June 2024 at VNMAC office.
NPA Vietnam's Environmental Initiative to reduce plastic waste
NPA VIETNAM minimizes plastic waste in sandbags through Vietnamese native grass.
NPA Vietnam staff participated in TV talk show
On 20 December 2023, NPA Vietnam took part in a talk show featuring Vietnamese women from different organizations and sectors who contribute to peace and security.
NPA awarded the Vietnam Human Act Prize for 2023
NPA Vietnam was honoured to be awarded the Human Act Prize for Vietnam in 2023 during the award ceremony that was held in the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi, on the 11 of December.
The War That Continues to Kill
Nhung (13) has lived her entire life side by side with explosives. Today, she plays safely in the garden and can walk to school without fear.
The Mine That Changed a Life
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, people still live in fear of stepping on old, unexploded ordnance. So far, more than 100,000 people have been killed or injured. Small-scale farmer Nguyen Sum is one of them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NPA HUE WELCOMES THE USA AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM AND THE WAR VETERAN DELEGATION
Closing ceremony of NPA and VNMAC clearance project in A Luoi district and handover of project equipment to VNMAC
APPRECIATION FROM VIETNAM AUTHORITIES TO NORWEGIAN PEOPLE’S AID
Certificates of Merit from Vietnam Authorities in 2022 to Norwegian People's Aid
NPA Vietnam hosts special visitors from Norway
NPA's Director of Mine Action and Disarmament and Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA)'s Senior Advisor paid a visit to NPA Vietnam programme
Successful celebration of NPA's 15-year anniversary in Vietnam
NPA Vietnam celebrates 15 years of success
NPA QUANG BINH WELCOMES THE UNITED STATES DELEGATION
The US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Programs and Operations visits Quang Binh
US Delegation visited NPA Vietnam
NPA Vietnam was pleased to welcome Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the United States Department of State, and an accompanying diplomatic delegation, to Quang Tri province on 9 September 2022.
NPA Vietnam welcomes the US government to operations after two years of COVID delays
NPA Vietnam programme host the first donor visit from USDOS PM/WRA after a long Covid restriction period
Certificate of Merit from the Government of Vietnam for excellence in mine action during the last 10 years
Norwegian People's Aid in Vietnam has, as the only non-governmental organization in Vietnam received the Certificate of Merit from the Government of Vietnam for excellence in mine action during the last 10 years.
Visit of Col. Eric Larsen, Director, USARPAC Asia-Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center
On the morning of 20 January 2022, NPA Vietnam was honored to receive Col. Eric Larsen, Director, USARPAC Asia-Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center, at the clearance site of the Scorpion team in Gio Hai commune, Gio Linh district, Quang Tri province.
Opening of the IM Training for military at VNMAC
NPA participated in a special event today 6 December 2021, hosted by Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC), to launch a 5-day training course on the use of the national Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) database for 58 military officers in charge of Information Management from 26 northern provinces within the four Military Regions.
Analysing soil in order to detect pollution from ageing explosives in Vietnam
The mine action sector is becoming increasingly more focused on the links between mine action and environmental protection.
NPA Vietnam support COVID-19 response in Quang Tri province
NPA has been assisting with driving frontline medical personnel to COVID-affected areas in Quang Tri, Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Norway visits NPA Head Office
NPA had the honor of hosting his Excellency Ambassador Le Hong Lam and Counsellor Nguyen Luong Giang in Oslo on 16. September.
NPA's Provincial Programme Manager excelled in the Security Council
Norwegian People's Aid's Provincial Programme Manager in Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, gave an expert opinion on demining in the UN Security Council in April 2021.
Solidarity in Action: NPA's Workers Union in Vietnam provides emergency aid to staff members
This week, representatives of NPA Worker’s Union in Vietnam visited families of staff members in Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue Province who have been affected by the recent flooding.
NPA completes Non-Technical Survey in Vietnam's Quang Tri province
Norwegian People's Aid has reached an important milestone in Vietnam: finishing all Non Technical Survey in the Quang Tri Province.