Survey and Mapping Mines and Explosive Hazards in Yemen – Phase II
The three-year project aims to reduce protection risks associated with landmines and explosive ordnance in conflict-affected areas of Taiz and Yemen’s West Coast through survey, mapping, explosive ordnance disposal and risk education. By supporting evidence-based, gender-responsive mine action, the intervention contributes to safer access to services and livelihoods, increased freedom of movement, and progress towards Yemen’s mine action obligations.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jemen |
Nothilfe und Schutz Inclusive economic Development
Schutz, Zugang & Sicherheit
Daten und Statistik |
01.08.2026
- 31.07.2029 |
CHF 1’800’000
|
- Andere internationale oder ausländische NGO Norden
- HALO Trust
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Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD NOTHILFE
REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Materielle Nothilfe und Leistungen
Statistik und Daten
Querschnittsthemen Projekt unterstützt auch Verbesserungen in der Partnerorganisation
Unterstützungsform Projekt- und Programmbeitrag
Projektnummer 7F11435
| Hintergrund | Yemen remains one of the most heavily contaminated countries in the world, with landmines and explosive ordnance continuing to cause civilian casualties and undermining recovery efforts. Since the onset of the conflict, more than 4,600 civilians have been killed or injured by explosive ordnance, with children disproportionately affected and accounting for a significant share of casualties. Contamination restricts access to livelihoods, basic services and humanitarian assistance, while also impeding safe returns and recovery. Mine action remains essential to improving civilian safety, supporting humanitarian access, and enabling recovery and development. |
| Ziele | Conflict-affected people in Yemen have sustained conditions for human security, reduced risks of harm from explosive hazards and are able to rebuild their lives, decreasing potential for further conflict. |
| Zielgruppen | The project will target women, men, girls and boys exposed to risks associated with landmines and explosive ordnance. The project aims to reach 18,500 people (3,500 women, 3,500 men, 5,750 girls and 5,750 boys) through Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), alongside the assessment of approximately 600 communities for explosive ordnance contamination. National mine action authorities and other actors will also benefit from survey, mapping and information management activities that support evidence-based mine action planning and implementation. |
| Mittelfristige Wirkungen |
Outcome 1: Measurable progress towards Yemen’s Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty obligations. Outcome 2: Risk of harm reduced which increases freedom of movement. Outcome 3: Responsive and equitable nationally owned mine action. |
| Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: Output 1.1: Land has been released for safe and productive use (in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) /National Mine Action Standards (NMAS). Output 2.1: Explosive Ordnance (EO) items are destroyed or moved to a safe location through clearance or EOD. Output 2.2: Increased awareness of the risk of harm from explosive ordnance. Output 3: Increased gender equity and national capacity development within humanitarian mine action activities. Resultate von früheren Phasen: The first phase of the project confirmed the continued relevance of humanitarian mine action in Yemen. By July 2026, HALO had surveyed 250 at-risk communities, completed 300 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) callouts, cleared 132,000 m² of contaminated land, and delivered 306 Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) sessions reaching 3,672 beneficiaries. Beyond these operational achievements, the project strengthened evidence-based prioritisation and national mine action capacity while demonstrating the value of sustained community engagement, gender-responsive programming, close coordination with national authorities, and adaptive implementation in a complex operating environment. These achievements and lessons directly informed the design of the current phase, with a stronger emphasis on localisation, evidence-based planning, national capacity strengthening, and inclusive community engagement. |
| Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
| Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Internationale oder ausländische NGO |
| Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren |
NMAC (National Mine Action Committee), YEMAC (Yemen Executive Mine Action Center), YMACC (Yemen Mine Action Coordination Centre), UNDP, Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Humanity & Inclusion (HI), Masam Project, GICHD (Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining) and local women-led/women-focused NGO partner. SDC Partners: ICRC, HI, UNICEF . |
| Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 1’800’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 500’000 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 1’936’261 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 3’934’870 |
| Projektphasen | Phase 2 01.08.2026 - 31.07.2029 (Laufende Phase) Phase 1 01.08.2024 - 31.07.2026 (Active) |
