Title:
Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka through landmine clearance and the development of MAG’s workforce
Agreement Number:
7457510 P013957001
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 29, 2024 - Jul 31, 2025
Description:
The objectives of this project are to improve secure access to land and increase sustainable livelihood opportunities among MAG’s staff to transition from demining to alternative employment opportunities. This project would result in 64,960m2 of land being cleared from confirmed hazardous areas, as well as a range of MAG-pioneered staff transition activities. It would directly contribute to Sri Lanka’s transition to being landmine-free by 2027. Project activities include: (1) deploy two Mine Action Teams (MAT), 1 Mechanical Support Team (MST), 1 Casualty Evacuation Team (CET), and 1 Community Liaison Team (CLT) to support landmine clearance activities; (2) conduct pre and post clearance impact assessments and quality assurance visits to operational areas; (3) conduct tailor-made capacity-building, leadership and other life skills training to at-risk female deminers and other operations staff to successfully handle the transition process; and, (4) train, orient and refer field staff and organisations to diversify their sources of income, while establishing public-private partnerships.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected ultimate outcome of this project is the improvement of peace and stability conditions in Sri Lanka through the completion of landmine clearance and the socio-economic reintegration of the demining workforce. This objective will be achieved through:
The demining of up to 64,960m² of contaminated land in the Northern and Eastern regions of Sri Lanka.
The improvement of the life skills of 375 MAG staff to positively navigate change and manage the transition from demining to alternative economic activities and employment opportunities.
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00160
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Mines Advisory Group
Recipient's Legal Name:
Mines Advisory Group
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
Peace and Stabilization Operations
Program Purpose:
The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.