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Landmines Removal Photo Library #1
Landmines maim and kill, and they do much more– they disrupt entire communities. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is committed to clearing landmines so that people can resume their daily activities, reclaiming their land, property and lives from these insidious weapons.
The following photos were taken by Paul Dirdak, Deputy General Secretary of UMCOR, in Mozambique. At the right of the small pictures are links to larger versions in either web (low resolution, 72 dpi) or printed media (high resolution, 300 dpi) format. You may reproduce these photos with the credit lines listed below and UMCOR's web address: http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/ .
Improved methods of land mine detection, including the use of specially trained dogs, are part of the UMCOR supported Accelerated Demining Program (ADP) in Mozambique. Jacky D’Almeida is the director of ADP. Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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Children cannot attend school because the school yards and buildings are mined. The United Methodist Juletene Mission Station has been closed for years due to landmines. Your contributions to UMCOR Advance #982575, "Landmine Removal" will help make Mozambique safe for children.Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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500 people are on the staff of the UMCOR supported Accelerated Demining Program (ADP) in Mozambique. These men are part of a platoon, which is made up of 32 people. Your contributions to UMCOR Advance #982575, "Landmine Removal" will help ADP save people's lives in Mozambique. Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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Landmines maim and kill, and they do much more– they disrupt entire communities. This exposed mine is ready for detonation. Your contributions to UMCOR Advance #982575, "Landmine Removal" will help Accelerated Demining Program (ADP) save people's lives in Mozambique. Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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All Accelerated Demining Program (ADP) staff, human and canine, are supported by paramedics. Every platoon has two paramedics. Your contributions to UMCOR Advance #982575, "Landmine Removal" will help ADP save people's lives in Mozambique. Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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The man with the crutch was injured by a landmine. He is now the head of communications for his platoon. Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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Two dogs are members of each team. No dogs have been lost to the mines. They are treated immediately for cuts, abrasions, infections or parasites. Your contributions to UMCOR Advance #982575, "Landmine Removal" will help train and care for dogs that help to save people's lives and limbs from being destroyed by landmines. Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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This dog sniffs for landmines. Dogs are trained to smell the outgassing of the mine's explosive and point to the landmine without stepping on it. Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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Dogs are more effective and less time consuming than metal detectors because they only detect mines, not every piece of metal. Your contributions to UMCOR Advance #982575, "Landmine Removal," will help train and care for mine detection dogs. The estimated cost for training is $25,000 per dog. Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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This area has been cleared and marked for mine inspection dogs by an Agri-flail. Dr. Immanuel (right) is a surgeon for Chicuque Rural Hospital, a United Methodist mission in Maxixe, and for the Accelerated Demining Program (ADP).Credit: Paul Dirdak, UMCOR, Mozambique © 2001
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More Information
- Landmine Removal: Restoring Land, Restoring Lives
UMCOR Advance Story of the Month, May 2001 - Landmines Photo Library #2
Photos of the Agri-flail machine currently being tested by the UMCOR-supported Accelerated Demining Program (ADP) - Landmines!
Background and stories for children, youth, and adults from UMCOR - Landmine Removal Program Slide Show
A presentation about this program given at GBGM's spring 2001 board meeting - United Methodist Committee on Relief