Norwegian People’s Aid

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) was founded in 1939 as the labour movement's humanitarian solidarity organisation. Our vision is Solidarity in Action, and we aim to improve people's living conditions and to create societies that are more just and more democratic. In Norway, we have around 14000 members, and in total 2500 employees working in more than 30 countries around the world. NPA’s core areas are International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian Mine Action and Disarmament, First Aid and Rescue Services and International Solidarity, Anti-Racism & Inclusion. In all our interventions, we continuously work to reduce our climate- and environmental impact.

Wars and armed conflicts come to an end; however, the remnants of war continue to impact millions of people for decades to follow. We work for a world where people and communities are safe, resilient and protected before, during and after armed conflict. Together with national authorities and other stakeholders, we are working to resolve problems faced by local communities caused by Explosive Ordnance (EO). Currently, NPA has more than 20 Mine Action Programmes ongoing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, South East Europe and the Middle East. Our presence in Cambodia dates back to 1992 providing de-mining assistance to Cambodia in order to prepare for resettlement of refugees returning from the border camps in Thailand. Today we continue our own operations as well as work closely with national authority Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) and national operator Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) for a Cambodia free of mines, cluster munition and other Explosive Ordnance (EO).

Development and Humanitarian Cooperation (DHC) program works on rights-based approach in a two-way partnership with local civil society.