Mine risk education training module - Avsi

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Where can I expect to find mines in my community
♦ Road diversions and causeways ♦ Abandoned villages and military camps
♦ Places suitable for ambushes ♦ Stores of food or other supplies
♦ Bridges and surrounding areas ♦ Places where people stop and rest
♦ Abandoned valuables ♦ Along routes commonly used by combatants
♦ Water sources ♦ Important roads or paths to the garden
Mines are commonly laid near water sources, around rubbish pits, along paths, in the forest or the garden, and on roads.
See also AVSI poster.
How can mines affect my community
Mines can cause severe injuries to anyone that is caught in their explosion. Survivors are affected physically, economically, and psychologically.
PHYSICALLY
Mines can leave survivors without arms or legs or can cause them to become blind or infertile.
ECONOMICALLY
A mine survivor may spend months recovering in a hospital and may need to be supported by the family. Mines/UXO can also kill
animals, destroy property or prevent people from accessing the garden, water or even the market, resulting in a loss of livelihood.
PSYCHOLOGICALLY
Mine survivors often lose independence and may struggle to cope with the emotional and financial strains of their injuries.
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