On December 8th, 2014, the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC), in collaboration with BLOM BANK displayed a variety of mines, cluster bombs and unexploded ordnances and warning signs in the framework of the CSR Workshop that was organized under the patronage of BDL Governor Riad Salamé.
Under the close supervision of the LMAC, the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) organized a series of 20 mine risk education plays performed by the "Clown Without Border" team to school students around Lebanon, from 3 to 16 December 2014, in order to convey the mine awareness messages to prevent children from the dangers posed by mines/ERW.
Under the supervision of the LMAC, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and with the support of the EU, the Balamand University organized MRE training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of national actors to deliver MRE activities to students in 500 official schools throughout Lebanon, from 8 to 16 October 2014.
Under the supervision of the LMAC and in cooperation with the Spirit of Soccer and with the assistance of Laureus "Sport for Good Foundation", the Balamand University organized training sessions to 24 activists from sports clubs and the National MRE Committee on the means of delivering MRE clinics to children through soccer games from May 19th until May 30th, 2014.
On the occasion of the International day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the LMAC launched a national MRE campaign (from March 31 until April 5, 2014) in cooperation with the National Steering Committee on MRE. The campaign included the following activities:
The Lebanon Mine Action Center, in coordination with the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association (LMTA) and the Lebanese Red Cross, organized a meeting on March 15th, 2014 at the Lebanese Army Commandos Regiment conference room. The meeting was attended by the representatives of Lebanese hiking associations and clubs.
As part of the mine awareness initiative, the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC) worked in collaboration with BLOM Bank for a three day campaign starting on the 22nd till the 24th of November at Beirut City Center Mall. The event included several mine awareness sessions, a projection of a documentary about mines and an exhibition where a variety of mines were displayed. Promotional materials targeting the youth and the community were distributed such as: Video Games, Coloring books and stories, Mine Board Game, Kleenex boxes transmitting awareness messages as well as informative flyers.
Under the supervision of the Lebanese Mine Action Center (LMAC), and in coordination with the National MRE Steering Committee, an 8 month Mine Risk Education (MRE) project funded by UNICEF and executed by the University of Balamand was launched on July 1st, 2013 aiming to enhance skills and knowledge of national actors to deliver MRE activities targeting children in schools and communities in affected areas.
On the occasion of the International day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the LMAC launched a national MRE campaign (4-12 April 2013) under the auspices of the Speaker of the House and in cooperation with the National Steering Committee on MRE. The campaign included the following activities:
The LMAC participated in the "let’s work together" Lebanese European Cooperation Exhibition (18-19 March 2013) at UNESCO and raised awareness among participants.
On May 4th, 2012, the LMAC raised awareness at Al Sahel Hospital, on the occasion of the free health day.
