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Title:

Mine Action & Physical Security in Syria

Agreement Number:

7475189 P017283001

Agreement Value:

$3,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 5, 2026 - Oct 31, 2027

Description:

This project aims to protect civilians and support early recovery in northern and central Syria by enabling safe access to land, infrastructure, and essential services through the reduction of risks posed by landmines and other explosive ordnance. Project activities include: (1) conducting technical surveys, manual clearance, and explosive ordnance disposal to identify, remove, and destroy explosive hazards in prioritized areas; (2) deploying mechanical assets to support safe and efficient land release for agricultural, community, and infrastructure use; (3) delivering explosive ordnance risk education sessions to help women, men, girls, and boys recognize risks and adopt safer practices; (4) training community members as focal points to report contamination and share safety information within their communities; and (5) strengthening the technical and coordination capacity of national authorities and partner organizations to manage mine action activities in line with international standards.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved access to safe land and infrastructure for conflict-affected communities and humanitarian actors in Syria; (2) increased awareness of explosive ordnance contamination risks and improved ability of conflict-affected populations to identify and avoid hazardous areas; and (3) strengthened national and partner capacity for mine action coordination and regulation in line with international standards.

Location:

Spinningfields, GB

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q4-0167

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

MINES ADVISORY GROUP

Program:

Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs)

Program Purpose:

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is the Government of Canada’s (GoC) platform for conflict prevention, stabilization and peacebuilding. It engages in fragile and conflict-affected states leveraging resources of, and partnerships with, multilateral institutions and like-minded nations. It effects its work through policy expertise, support to multilateral institutions, programming and deployments.