Decades of conflict in Afghanistan have left its landscape littered with landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).  The end of conflict has increased the movement of people as refugees return to their homes. However, large areas of fertile land cannot be farmed and residential areas cannot be resettled. People in Afghanistan live in fear of landmines.

Adopt-A-Minefield has supported mine clearance in Afghanistan since 1999 and survivor assistance since 2002. After the post-September 11, 2001 coalition bombing, AAM developed the “Adopt-A-Team” program. With cluster bombs scattered throughout the country and the increased movement of people, mine clearance priorities are now in constant flux. Adopt-A-Team enables deminers to respond to emergencies, giving them the flexibility they need.

You can help rebuild Afghanistan by supporting mine clearance through AAM’s Adopt-A-Team.   There are different levels of participation, from $20 to $30,000, the cost of supporting a demining team for two months. Donations are pooled and applied to the teams that most need funding.  Your contributions for survivor assistance are used to help landmine survivors become fully reintegrated into their community through comprehensive rehabilitation and vocational training services.