Mine Risk Education (MRE), spot-Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) clearance, and mobile, prioritized and responsive surveillance and demarcation of ERW in conflict impacted communities of Afghanistan. This project seeks to minimize potential conflict related deaths and impairments among 385,740 vulnerable Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs), Refugees, Host Communities, and other concerned population encompassing men, women, boys, and girls in 9 prioritized provinces of Afghanistan. By doing so, MCPA seeks to lay the stepping stone in restoring suitable environment, free from the threats enforced by landmine/ERW contamination, for social and economic development in the regions. To achieve this, MCPA plans to conduct Mine Risk Education (MRE) and spot-ERW clearance. While the MRE will promote safe and positive behavior among communities, EOD surveys will ensure the contamination posing threats are dealt with promptly.

MCPA will hire 13 MRE teams responsible for conducting MRE and reaching a total population of 286,200. The MRE teams are trained to have the capacity of delivering MRE, and capable of Medical Support when required.

MCPA will also hire 7 Cross-Trained teams responsible for primarily conducting NTS, Resurvey, Cancellation, EOD Spot removal/destruction, and respond to any DMAC approved local demining requests. They will also have ample capacity within them to conduct MRE, through 2 trainers in each team, in the war-torn communities. MCPA understands the limitation posed by the presence of UXO/ERW to MRE Teams, ergo the Cross-Trained teams are best suited to such communities. These teams will not only conduct NTS, but will also remove/destroy any UXO/ERW found, giving the MRE trainers confidence in safety to conduct Mine Risk Education. The total target set for MRE for these cross-trained teams is 99,540 this does not include individuals benefitting from NTS and spot UXO/ERW removal/destruction as such activities benefit everyone from the community. The Team Leaders of these cross-trained teams are trained in basic medical response/First-Aid Medical Training.

These teams compliment each other in a way that, through MRE, the risk of injuries/impairments and deaths will be reduced by creating awareness regarding the risks of landmines and ERW via conducting educational activities, public informational campaigns, and training aimed at promoting safe behavioral practices. MRE is paired with Non Technical Survey (NTS) and EOD Spot Mine/ERW Destruction, ensuring spot ERW/Mine destruction and demarcation of hazard areas to maximize the safety and promote the protection of the targeted population.

MCPA understands the influx of returnees and IDPs throughout the country, in case of such event, MCPA will coordinate with DMAC/UNMAS regional offices and tailor its operational plan to respond to the emergency needs of the new/existing population. MCPA will also train volunteer MRE trainers where and when possible both male and female candidates will be considered to ensure long term impact of this proposed project. The contact details of MRE volunteer trainers will be recorded and shared with OCHA upon request.


The cost per beneficiary is 1.06 US$.