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Life Is More Than An Artificial Leg: The Luena/Angola Experience, Sebastian Kasack
Life Is More Than An Artificial Leg: The Luena/Angola Experience, Sebastian Kasack
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Medico International is a German non-governmental organization (NGO) that specializes in socio-medical care and advocacy from the onset of an emergency throughout the rehabilitation and reintegration process.
One Leg Dancing (Um Pé Que Dança) Angola Embraces The Future, Joe Lokey, Ken O'Connell
One Leg Dancing (Um Pé Que Dança) Angola Embraces The Future, Joe Lokey, Ken O'Connell
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During a period of peace, demining efforts in Angola continue to require top priority in order to reopen the country to desperately needed aid programs. Unfortunately, funding by countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in recent years has been low due to a sense of confusion and an unsuccessful history of previously under-funded projects.
Halo Trust In Angola, David Hartley
Halo Trust In Angola, David Hartley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The HALO Trust, a British charity, is gaining acclaim for both the scope and quality of their demining operations. In Angola, HALO has successfully adapted to an unstable political climate to help clear mines and allow for the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced refugees. In light of Angola’s newfound peace, the Trust plans to expand their operations and finish the job.
Angola, Country Profile
Angola, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During the 13th century, Angola’s first known residents migrated from west Africa. In 1575, imperialism found its way to this nation through Portuguese colonizers. After World War II, Angola became an important coffee supplier, and the colonial population grew to over 80,000. Consequently, clashes began between the Portuguese and the original inhabitants. The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) and the Capitalist National Union for the Independence of Angola (UNITA) finally gained independence in 1975. Except for a brief period during 1991, UNITA has aggressively rebelled against the established government and …