Your support matters in times of crisis

MAG stands strong in our commitment to helping people affected by conflict and armed violence across the globe but fulfilling that mission has just become even tougher.

Following an Executive Order by the US President, there has been a freeze on almost all foreign aid funding provided by the US government. This is having a direct impact on many humanitarian organisations around the world and MAG faces huge volatility and uncertainty over the coming weeks and months.

The implications of this volatility are grave. People – families and whole communities – are vulnerable to the threat of death and injury from these deadly, indiscriminate weapons. 

We are doing everything we can to advocate for this vital US government funding to be made secure for the long term. Will you help our teams to keep saving lives? A gift of £40 could help fund a deminer to work for a day.

Below, you'll find our latest Impact newsletter, featured with stories of resilience and determination in a changing world. Stories which fill me, and I hope you, with hope in this changing world. 

Together, we can continue to save lives and build futures for those who need it most.

Darren Cormack

MAG Chief Executive

The recent conflict forced over one million Lebanese people to flee their homes, including many MAG staff. 

A ceasefire was declared, and many started to return, only to find their communities devastated. Approximately 100,000 homes were destroyed. 

Ola Rizk, a senior deminer and mother of two, lost her home in the conflict. Ola, who has worked with MAG for 12 years, and her family fled their village to safety. She later learned that her apartment building had been completely destroyed.

Despite the loss, Ola remains committed to helping her community. “The challenge is in my community and it’s at my front door. Happy is a strange word to use but it’s true, I am so happy to be able to have a role to play in fixing the problem so we can all return to normal. 

“More than at any time in my career, I am motivated to do my work and to clear the contamination and save more people.”

Kaiaza, Angola cleared of landmines

Thanks to the hard work of MAG teams and the dedication of MAG supporters, 22 years after the conflict ended Kaiaza is now mine free. 

Across the fields surrounding the community, MAG deminers meticulously cleared 319,415 square metres of land (the equivalent of 43 football pitches), removing 77 landmines and over 200 other dangerous hazards left by the decades old conflict.

With safe fertile farmland now available, people are returning to the village to grow food and start new businesses.

Our work ahead

Conflict continues to grip many communities around the world, with approximately a quarter of humanity living in conflict-affected areas. This unprecedented crisis demands our action.

Angola tragically demonstrates the immense effort required for post-conflict recovery. Decades of war have left millions of landmines scattered across the country, and despite MAG’s 30 years of dedicated work, the challenge remains significant.

MAG teams remain committed to the hard work of clearing landmines, enabling communities to reclaim their land for farming and homes. Today’s conflicts, like Angola’s civil war, can take decades for communities to recover from. 

With your generous support, MAG teams are committed to clearing landmines, enabling communities to reclaim their land and rebuild their lives.