back to 1989 – 25 years of making people safe!  

Surrounded by misery and suffering in war-torn Afghanistan, 

ex-British army engineer Rae McGrath witnessed first-hand 

the horrific impact of landmines and unexploded ordnance 

(UXO) on civilians, and recognised the limitations these lethal weapons were placing on reconstruction and delivery of aid.  

With seemingly little being done to clear landmines and UXO 

from the world’s conflict zones, McGrath returned to the UK determined to find ways, with his brother Lou, to protect communities from these lethal weapons.  Twenty-five later, 

this lifesaving work is still continuing.

In 1992, MAG joined forces with Human Rights Watch, Medico International, Handicap International, Physicians for Human Rights and Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, to form the lobbying coalition International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL).  The many years devoted to campaigns, research and lobbying against the arms trade were to pay off in 1997 when the Ottawa Treaty – which banned the production and use of anti-personnel mines – was signed by 122 countries.  Later that year, the ICBL jointly received the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its efforts in eradicating the threat of anti-personnel landmines.

Against the backdrop of the intensive campaigning was 

the growing involvement of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the 

global landmine issue. Before her untimely death in August 

1997, the Princess had been actively speaking out against 

the production and use of landmines and made several 

visits to affected countries, such as Angola.  The Princess developed close ties with MAG and was the keynote speaker 

at a MAG photographic exhibition in London two months 

before her death.

MAG relies on donations to clear the remnants of war, such as landmines and cluster munitions.

Your donations will be hugely valuable;

·         £15 could help MAG to deliver lifesaving ‘mine risk education’ to a conflict-hit community

·         £30 could help keep Syrian refugees safe from unexploded mines and weapons

·         £60 could allow MAG to clear 40 sq metres of land

·         £100 could help MAG to clear 65 sq metres, space 

enough for one classroom

So please sponsor me and show your support by making a donation now

Using Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: where appropriate, for UK taxpayers Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

P.S. You can read more about some of the amazing work that MAG does at http://www.maginternational.org/what-we-do/