Nam Dong Ha, Quang Tri (29 January 2026) – To maintain the province’s historic milestone of zero UXO accidents in 2025, the Project RENEW Mine Action Visitor Center today welcomed 30 students from Cam Thuy Primary School (Hieu Giang Commune) for a specialized Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) session.
While Quang Tri has made significant strides in landmine clearance, education remains the first line of defense. According to statistics from the Quang Tri Mine Action Center (QTMAC), children under the age of 16 have historically accounted for 31% of total post-war casualties in the province.
During the session, students learned to identify hazards and practiced the life-saving protocol: “Don’t touch, stay away, and report to an adult.”
Emphasizing the impact of the visit, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phu, Manager of the Mine Action Visitor Center and Officer in charge of the EORE program, stated:
“Education is our most sustainable clearance tool. By teaching these 30 students from Hieu Giang Commune today, we are ensuring that the children of Quang Tri are not just survivors of the past, but guardians of a safer future.”
This activity is a key component of the EORE program managed by the RENEW Center for Rehabilitation and Disability Support (RENEW Center). This vital work is made possible through the generous and sustained funding provided by the Government of Ireland through the Irish Embassy in Vietnam.
The partnership between the Government of Ireland and Project RENEW ensures that the younger generation in high-risk areas is empowered with the knowledge to stay safe until the land is fully cleared.
