Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations
"Millions of people in nearly 80 countries still live in fear of landmines and explosive remnants of war, which take an unacceptable toll on lives and limbs, and people's livelihoods"

"I'd also like to express my appreciation to the Adopt-A-Minefield campaign for bravely staying the course. For the past six years, you have raised awareness and you have raised funds, by bringing the issue of landmines to the dinner table in countries around the world."

Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations
"Landmines are among the most barbaric weapons of war, because they continue to kill and maim innocent people long after the war itself has ended. Also, fear of them keeps people off the land, and thus prevents them from growing food."

"The United Nations is proud to have the Adopt-A-Minefield Campaign as a partner in the global humanitarian effort to clear landmines and raise awareness of these indiscriminate weapons of war."

Hon. Lloyd Axworthy, former Foreign Affairs Minister, Director of the Canadian Landmine Foundation
"Canadians have played a major role in the process. In what has already been accomplished there is much of which we, collectively, can be proud. Individuals and groups of Canadians must continue to be active in pursuing landmine activities. The Canadian Landmine Foundation will encourage Canadians to maintain the lead and set the example for demining efforts across the globe."

Norman Jewison, Honorary Director, Canadian Landmine Foundation
"The eradication of anti-personnel mines around the world is one of the most important tasks facing the international community."

Paul McCartney, Patron of Adopt-A-Minefield
"Imagine the war is finished and you go to work and there are snipers shooting at you. Imagine taking your kids to the beach and you find that the beach is blowing up beneath you. Like there's nowhere safe. That's what I think is insidious about landmines and that's why I support Adopt-A-Minefield."

Angelina Jolie, Actor, Adopt-A-Minefield Donor
"When I was filming Tomb Raider in Cambodia I was faced with the harsh reality of the landmine crisis. I adopted a minefield in Battambang province through Adopt-A-Minefield. It has now been cleared and the people there can once again live in safety."

Cornelio Sommaruga, President, International Committee of the Red Cross
"The efforts of [Canada's] government and its people to end use of the weapon throughout the world, provide care, rehabilitation and reintegration to mine victims and bring relief to mine-affected communities is unparalleled."

John Kenneth Galbraith
"Thousands and many more in years to come will owe their lives and limbs to this intelligent, compassionate and effective initiative."