Angola, a country far from the headlines but where communities still live on the frontline, trapped by devastating landmines. Children, innocent and unaware, run across fields that kill.
For over 20 years, deadly landmines have remained, preventing families from farming and children from walking to school.
Entire communities live in fear. But it is children who are most at risk, unaware of the hidden dangers around them.
A Legacy of Fear
As of August 2024, over 65 million square metres of land in Angola remain hazardous.
These hidden explosives continue to claim lives and leave many people with life-changing injuries.
Helena grew up with this risk in her community: "Only those who live with danger next door can truly understand this feeling."
Now, as a landmine-clearing expert at MAG, she is determined to destroy landmines and save lives.
Clearing a Path to Safety
The viciousness of these bombs is unimaginable. But so is the determination of deminers like Helena.
For over thirty years, MAG deminers in Angola have faced these daily risks, helping communities rebuild and making the land safe again.
How You Can Help
Landmines are not an issue of the past – they remain a daily threat in Angola.
Thirty years on, MAG has made significant progress, but the country is still heavily contaminated. Millions of Angolans continue to live in fear, and no child will be safe until every landmine is cleared.
Tune in to the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on Sunday, 16th March to hear more about MAG’s work in Angola.
A donation of just £40 could fund a deminer for a full day of life-saving work.
