An agreement worth $52,296 has been signed between Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management and Association for Aid and Relief (AAR) Japan to combat the ongoing threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance.
The agreement was signed by National Disaster Management chief, Mullah Nooruddin Turabi and AAR Japan President, Mohammad Bashir Basir in Kabul
According to the agreement, AAR Japan will conduct public awareness programs about the dangers of landmines and unexploded ordnance in Kabul city as well as in Shimalzai, Shenki, Narang and Jaldak districts of Zabul province.
The agreement outlined three main components, under which a systematic education system will be designed aimed to create awareness about the dangers of explosives in the community. This will involve training local teachers and volunteers, enabling them to effectively communicate the risks and safety measures related to landmines and unexploded ordnance
In second phase, information campaigns on the dangers of landmines and unexploded ordnance will be launched in print, electronic and social media platforms.
Educational brochures, posters and videos will also be created, to ensure the message reaches diverse audiences effectively.
In the third phase, the impact of educational activities being carried out on the dangers of landmines and unexploded ordnance will be assessed.
This will involve surveys, feedback sessions and other evaluation methods to determine the program’s effectiveness and shortcomings, so that to make recommendations for future improvements.
Landmines and unexploded ordnance have long been a deadly threat to civilians in Afghanistan.
Due to years of wars and conflicts, these deadly remnants exist in different parts of the country, posing serious risks to the common people, especially children and farmers, in their daily lives.
In this context, this agreement between National Disaster Management and AAR Japan is vital in addressing this ongoing risk.
