A mine action operator said of the consequences of U.S. funding cuts: “Many survivors expressed concerns about being left behind, not only in terms of compensation, but also in terms of social reintegration. Women and persons with disabilities have been particularly disadvantaged as the program provided tailored outreach that is no longer available.”
Date: 4/25
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Peacebuilding & Stabilization
Policy Lens: Security & Resilience
Entry Type: Field Observation
Additional Context: This quote was collected by the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, or ICBL, in a survey from late 2025. The quote is from a survey respondent who has been kept anonymous in the original report, but is identified as an operator who provides assistance to victims of explosive devices.
Many of these types of programs have closed after U.S. aid cuts. Humanity & Inclusion, for instance, had 19 of its 32 grants terminated by April 2025, affecting demining risk education, victim rehabilitation, legal support, and job market integration projects.
Source: ICBL-CMC