In the OMAR GAGP Balkh Demining Project 2020/2021, OMAR teams successfully cleared over 800 acres of land from unexploded ordnance (UXO), destroying a substantial number of explosive devices and making the area safe once again. This reclaimed land was formally handed over to community members, landowners, and government officials for development and productive use. More than 25,000 households including men, women, boys, girls, persons with disabilities, and diverse groups will benefit from this vital project in Balkh province. OMAR extends its sincere thanks to the Government and the Embassy of Japan in Kabul for their invaluable financial support, which has been instrumental in restoring safe, accessible land and fostering stability and growth for the people of Balkh, Afghanistan.
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OMAR CERF/OCHA Funded Demining Project-2024 Documentary 27 September 2024
On September 27, 2024, the OMAR (Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation) team proudly documented the remarkable achievements of the OMAR CERF/OCHA-funded demining project 2024 from May to 27 September 2024. This initiative has transformed a total of 363,414 square meters of hazardous land, meticulously cleared of landmines and unexploded ordnance across five districts: Puli Khumri, Dahana-i-Ghuri, Burka, Chahar Dara, and Khanabad in Baghlan and Kunduz provinces. From this newly secured area, OMAR teams successfully neutralized 40 anti-personnel landmines, 54 AIM-abandoned improvised landmines, and over 1,023 unexploded ordnances (UXOs).
Through OMAR’s intensive efforts, 8,149 community members—including children and elders—were educated about the risks posed by these deadly remnants, building a safer, more informed society. Additionally, 66 civilian casualties were reported, highlighting the ongoing impact of these hazards.
The cleared land now offers new opportunities for 33,474 direct beneficiaries and 124,334 indirect beneficiaries, who can safely utilize the reclaimed areas for roads, agriculture, housing, and educational institutions, including schools and madrasas. This documentary shines a light on OMAR’s mission to restore Afghanistan’s landscapes, transforming once-dangerous terrain into grounds for growth, safety, and a hopeful future.
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OMAR Bamyan NZDF Firing Range Project Documentary
While NATO was based in Afghanistan, the NZDF forces were settled in Bamyan province to practice Military training, during their activities the New Zealand ordnance could impact local civilians. After their withdrawal from Bamyan, the Ordnance remained life-threatening to local civilians, and therefore in order to help provide safe land back to the people, NZDF announced a clearing project which was won by OMAR in April 2020. Through this project, OMAR destroyed 1,127 items of unexploded ordnance/explosive remnants of war (UXO/ERW) including Anti-Personnel & Anti Vehicles Mines and cleared 56 sqm km Firing Ranges, making the lands safer for locals to use. OMAR provided EORE to 12,269 individuals through an Explosive Ordnance Risk Education program with an approach of identifying UXO/ERWs risk mitigation and conducting safer behavior. Another approach through the Victim Assistance program was delivered to 11,540 PWD’s Physical Rehabilitation Services, such as Prosthetic, Orthotic, Physiotherapy, psychosocial services across Bamyan province. The local communities of Bamyan province are deeply appreciative and thankful to the New Zealand NZDF and OMAR’s services.
OMAR “Clear Mines Save Lives”
OMAR has been engaged in the reconstruction and clearing of Mine/ERWs since decades of ongoing wars in #Afghanistan. The project started on March 7, 2020, and was successfully completed on February 28, 2021, the honorable #embassy of #Japan funded this project to clear the impacted communities of Mazar e sharif while the target was 8,00 acres of lands to be free from Mine/ERWs, and meanwhile, 8,000 #unexploded ordnance was removed from the concerned areas in order to provide safe lands to the community people of (Balkh, Kaldar, and Hairatan) Commercial District of #Balkh Province more than 25,000 #households including Man, Women, boys and girls, persons with disabilities, and diverse groups would be benefited. This is a vital #project in Balkh province. #OMAR #Clear #Mine #Save #Lives #DMAC #ERW #EORE #AVMines #AP #Demining #JAPAN #Disabilities
OMAR GAGP Project 2020 to 2021 Mine/ERWs Destruction
OMAR’s De-Mining activities during (2020/2021) took place in the most impacted communities of Balkh province (Sharak Hairatan, Marmul & Kaldar, districts), impacted by Mine/ERWs. OMAR has cleared 800 acres of land, and over 9,000 ERWs were found & destroyed during project activities. OMAR has reduced the risks of casualties and increased life enhancement efforts, access to livelihood, safe land, and more opportunities for the residents of Balkh province, through the fund provided by the Embassy of Japan. Currently, 1.84 million individuals of Balkh province are benefitting directly and indirectly from cleared land. #OMAR
