In order to raise awareness of the dangers of landmines, leftover since the Cambodian conflict, to the villagers living along Thai-Cambodian borders in Sakaew province, Mine Risk Education (MRE) programme funded by Caritas Germany is still ongoing.
Date |
Venue |
participants |
October 12-13 |
Ban Tap Tim Siam 03 Village,
Tap Thai Sub-district., Tapraya District |
30 |
October 20 |
Ban Sala Kiew Village,
Klongkai-thuern Sub-district., Klonghard District |
61 |
October 28-29 |
Ban Tap Seri Village,
Tap Sadet Sub-district, Tapraya District |
30 |
November 11-12 |
Ban Khao Look Charng Village,
Tapraya Sub-district., Tapraya District |
30 |
November 18-19 |
Ban Tap Thai Village
Tap Thai Sub-district., Tapraya District |
30 |
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Total |
181 |
Landmine Aawareness Trainers are from Humanitarian Mine Action Unit (HMAU),
COERR Aranyaprathet and COERR Surin team staff
Knowledge of Landmine Danger
Landmines are displayed for participants to recognize and avoid touching or stepping on them
Participants are border communities, men and women especially community leaders,
public health volunteers and villagers at risk
Lecture on Rights of the Disabled
given by Provincial Social Development and Human Security Officer
First-aid demonstration for the injured by Sakaew Province’sTapraya Hospital staff
First-Aid drills and practice for landmine survivors and other injured are necessary.
Should any incidents occur the skills can be used.
First-aid for the leg injured
Careful Transport of the Injured
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