Aid projects worldwide for landmine victims

All over the world, children are injured by explosives. An estimated 16,000 people worldwide are severely injured because of these landmines. About every 30 minutes a landmine explodes somewhere in the world. One out of five victims is a child, who is maimed for life.

. Most mine injuries suffered by children lead to death or lifelong disabilities. In many former war zones, not even the most basic of medical care for these victims is certain. Neither appropriate medical treatment nor a supply of prostheses is certain. Every euro donated makes it possible for a landmine victim to get back on track towards a happier life! To keep children from living a life of poverty, it is very important that they are able to walk and to have use of their hands. Prostheses make it possible.

Caroline Rose Adong hilft Landminenopfern

Caroline Rose Adong helps landmine victims

As a child, Caroline Rose Adong was stricken with polio and also fell victim to a bomb attack in Uganda. Today she works on-site for our partner organization, Survivor Corps, helping landmine victims.

Landminenopfer Thembi braucht einen neuen Arm

Landmine victim Themi needs a new Arm

Thembi was playing when a landmine blew up in his hand and tore off his arm. His arm was amputated without anaesthetics. He needs our help to avoid living his life in dire poverty.

Kooperation mit Survivors Corp

Cooperation with Survivor Corp

The Katarina Witt Foundation works on site in cooperation with the organization Survivor Corps, founded by Jerry White. The foundation supports the efforts of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL).

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