2000 Nicaragua $147,017
Location: Matagalapa
Donor: Funding provided by CIDA start-up grant
The Foundation's first demining project occurred in Nicaragua with project coordination through the Organization of American States (OAS). The project focused on the bridges along the main highway from Juigalpa to El Rama in the Matagalapa area where Hurricane Mitch had displaced landmines.

2000 OAS Survivor Assistance $13,070
Donor: Funding provided by CIDA start-up grant, partnering with Women of the Americas
The Organisation of American States (OAS) "Care Program for Victims of Mines and Unexploded Ordinance" provides assistance to landmine victims in the form of prostheses, therapy, medications, transportation from their communities to the rehabilitation centre, lodging and food. This humanitarian work began with a pilot program in Nicaragua and has benefited more than 250 landmine and war victims in that country who otherwise would be left with no chance of rehabilitation and reintegration into productive life in their communities.

For information about Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Mine Action programs click here