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Clearance Projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Progress Towards Mine-Safe Communities
29/05/2023

Clearance Projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Progress Towards Mine-Safe Communities

ITF organizes donor monitoring visit for the delegation from U.S. Department of State PM/VRA and U.S. Embassy in BiH, visiting project sites of land release, technical survey and mine clearance, which are funded by the American people.
Amb Degnan Hands Over PSSM Buildings in Georgia
23/05/2023

Amb Degnan Hands Over PSSM Buildings in Georgia

ITF is proud to announce the completion of PSSM upgrades to the Dedoplistskaro base in Georgia, funded by U.S. Department of State, allowing our project partner STC DELTA to safely continue with CWD activities.
30th SEEMACC meeting held in Vodice, Croatia
23/05/2023

30th SEEMACC meeting held in Vodice, Croatia

The 30th SEEMACC working meeting was held on May 4th in Vodice, Croatia, where regional stakeholders dedicated to advancing mine action efforts in the region gathered and discussed further cooperation.
Fantomi of Sarajevo Secure 11th European Champions Title in Sitting Volleyball
15/05/2023

Fantomi of Sarajevo Secure 11th European Champions Title in Sitting Volleyball

OKI Fantomi of Sarajevo won their 11th European club title in sitting volleyball at the tournament held in Dresden, Germany on April 22-23, 2023, highlighting the sport's role in advocacy and mine risk education.
Korea Supports Cluster Munitions Clearance in Lebanon
06/04/2023

Korea Supports Cluster Munitions Clearance in Lebanon

The Republic of Korea has provided support for the clearance of cluster munitions in Southern Lebanon through ITF, as funding for mine action activities in the country is very limited.
ITF Marks 25th Anniversary with the President of Slovenia
04/04/2023

ITF Marks 25th Anniversary with the President of Slovenia

On International Mine Awareness Day, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, hosted a reception for donors and partners of ITF Enhancing Human Security. ITF celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Strengthening the Mine and Cluster Munitions Victims Assistance Cooperation with Serbia
03/04/2023

Strengthening the Mine and Cluster Munitions Victims Assistance Cooperation with Serbia

ITF held a joint meeting in Belgrade with the representatives of the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy of Serbia and the Serbia Mine Action Centre (SMAC) to discuss cooperation on mine/cluster munitions victims' assistance.
Beekeeping Centre for Mine/UXO Survivors Opens in Bosnia and Herzegovina
29/03/2023

Beekeeping Centre for Mine/UXO Survivors Opens in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In a significant step towards empowering mine and UXO survivors, the beekeeping center for mine/UXO survivors has opened in the facilities of NGO UDAS in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Slovenia Supports Demining Process in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
13/12/2022

Slovenia Supports Demining Process in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Between 5 and 8 December 2022, ITF visited the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to monitor the progress of demining works enabled with financial support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.
Beekeeping Training for Mine Victims in Lebanon
12/12/2022

Beekeeping Training for Mine Victims in Lebanon

16 mine victims attended a three-day beekeeping training in Lebanon, enabled by the generous contribution of the Republic of Korea.
Interview with ITF Director for Korea JoongAng Daily
10/12/2022

Interview with ITF Director for Korea JoongAng Daily

During his recent visit to Seoul, ITF Director, Ambassador Tomaž Lovrenčič sat down for an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily to present more about ITF’s work and its cooperation with the Republic of Korea.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation at Debeli rtič for Refugees from Ukraine
03/12/2022

Psychosocial Rehabilitation at Debeli rtič for Refugees from Ukraine

Last week, we visited 58 Ukrainian refugees, children and their parents, at Debeli rtič Health Resort who had been receiving psychosocial rehabilitation as part of our project.
Korea Supports Mine Victim Assistance in Lebanon Through ITF
10/10/2022

Korea Supports Mine Victim Assistance in Lebanon Through ITF

Republic of Korea supports one of only two mine victim assistance projects in Lebanon to address the most crucial and lifesaving healthcare and income generation needs among beneficiaries, the majority of which are mine victims or their family members.
Ambassador of the Czech Republic to BIH visits Mine Clearance Site
29/09/2022

Ambassador of the Czech Republic to BIH visits Mine Clearance Site

On Friday, 9 September 2022, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to BIH, H.E. Mrs. Ivana Hlavsová, visited the site of a Czech-funded mine clearance project in close vicinity to the local road and school, which had been completed that same day.
Improving Livelihoods for Rural Communities of Northeast Syria
27/09/2022

Improving Livelihoods for Rural Communities of Northeast Syria

The ‘Clear then Grow’ project integrated the clearance of explosive ordnance and EORE. It went beyond ensuring a safe environment for the rural communities in Northeast Syria and provided direct assistance in support of agricultural livelihoods.
Working Towards a More Resilient Northeast Syria
03/06/2022

Working Towards a More Resilient Northeast Syria

In Northeast Syria, ITF is supporting clearance of explosive ordnance, explosive ordnance risk education, and provides agriculture support to the local population whose livelihoods depend on farming.
Visit of Mine Survivors from BIH to Slovenia
20/05/2022

Visit of Mine Survivors from BIH to Slovenia

In May 2022, we hosted Paralympic athletes from Bosnia and Hercegovina, the president of the sitting volleyball club from Sarajevo and a mountaineer who climbed Slovenia's highest peak, Triglav, all of them exceptional individuals and mine survivors.
ITF Annual Report 2021 is Published
26/04/2022

ITF Annual Report 2021 is Published

We are proud of the achievements accomplished in 2021 and are extremely grateful to everyone who has supported our humanitarian work. Humanity, compassion, innovation, transparency, and partnerships are the guiding principles we pursue.
International Mine Awareness Day
04/04/2022

International Mine Awareness Day

This year’s Mine Awareness Day is unfortunately observed during a new armed conflict in Europe, which ITF strongly condemns. The images we see remind us of the important role mine action community plays and will continue to play in the future.
 Gaza’s Youth Making a Difference Through Voluntary Work
17/02/2022

Gaza’s Youth Making a Difference Through Voluntary Work

Voluntary work is important as a resource of mutual help and a way of encouraging youth to actively participate in their communities. That was the focus of the program we are implementing with our local partner.
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