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Cambodia

Landmines laid during the ousting of the Khmer Rouge in 1979 and throughout the 80s and 90s have had a devastating impact on the people of Cambodia. Over 65,000 casualties have been recorded since 1979, resulting in 18,800 people being killed and nearly 45,000 people injured, of whom 9,087 had to have an amputation due to their injuries.

Even after years of clearance and 30 years of peace, Cambodians still suffer accidents - in 2024 49 casualties were recorded according to the Cambodian Mine Action Authority.

More than half of Cambodia’s minefields have been cleared and those remaining are largely concentrated in the rural north-west of the country, especially along the Thai border on a 750km mined area known as the K5. As the population expands, families have little choice but to move onto mined land, placing themselves at risk. People like Cheng Seang, who lived near the notoriously dangerous K5 mine belt, live in hope, waiting for things to change.

"Once my land is cleared, I want to grow many plants so that I can support my family because we are currently struggling. I want to plant cassava, mango, and durian."
Cheng Seang, Cambodia

Our Work

Clearing landmines and explosives

Teaching people how to stay safe

We employ around 1,200 men and women from mine affected areas in Cambodia to work in minefields near the Thai border from Koh Kong to Preah Vihear, and also in the south western province of Pursat. Our teams clear hundreds of landmines every month. In 2025 we have also begun to work on areas contaminated by cluster bombs and other unexploded ordnance in the east of the country.

We also respond to calls from people elsewhere in the country who have found dangerous explosives that need to be destroyed safely. The threat to the people of Cambodia – from landmines and other dangerous debris left after the war – is extremely high. Children like Arya and Molika, who walk to school right next to a minefield, are particularly vulnerable because of their innate curiosity, so our risk education visits to communities and schools are vital.

OUR IMPACT

"When the mine clearance is completed, then I will not be scared to walk to school anymore. I want to study at the newly built school where they are removing the landmines because the roof of my old school is leaking, and the walls are falling apart."
Arya, Cambodia

Arya and Molika live next to a minefield. HALO is clearing the land round their new school so they will no longer have to walk to class along the minefield or avoid playing on nearby dangerous ground. Molika wants to be a farmer when she grows up and Arya, who loves learning science, wants to be a nurse. Our work to destroy the landmines will ensure Arya and Molika can have the opportunity every child deserves, to grow up safely and realise their potential.

Stories from Cambodia

Making heritage sites safe for posterity
Making heritage sites safe for posterity
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Reclaiming roots: Clearing farmland for prosperity
Reclaiming roots: Clearing farmland for prosperity
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A group of deminers in Cambodia smile in front of their vehicles wearing PPE
The Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World
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A monk leading the Community Forest project
Supporting the monks: Saving a forest in Cambodia
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A black and white image of a HALO vehicle in front of a house in Cambodia, with HALO Trust staff
30 Years of Making People Safe in Cambodia
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World Children's Day
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