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Review for Mines Advisory Group (MAG) America, Washington, DC, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I first learned about MAG and their mission when I was invited to attend a screening of their first short film "Surviving the Peace". This documentary film followed families and MAG field workers to shed a light on the consequences being faced today in my homeland of Laos due to the countless UXOs that still remain from the Vietnam conflict which took place roughly 40 years ago. The film truly touched me as my family was directly impacted by the war and the bombings which led us to escape to a refugee camp in Thailand in 1979.

MAG's work not only impacts my homeland, Laos, but countless other countries, towns, villages, and the millions upon millions of people who are living with anxiety, fears and minimal resources for survival every day. MAGs work of clearing landmines, removing UXOs, removing small arms & weapons, educating communities, hiring and training locals and fundraising is a true humanitarian effort that is fostering peace and saving countless innocent lives across the globe.

To be a small part of their mission for me has meant creating a legacy for myself and others by doing our part, however big or small, to help others heal from wars, provide peace of mind, and create a safer environment where everyone can feel peace and harmony all around them. That's a mission worth standing up for.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Continue to help rally and generate more awareness for MAG through increasing word of mouth, social media presence and media/press outreach. More people need to know of their mission and all that they have accomplished so far. There is so much more that needs to be done.

Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

A lot

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Quite well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

Role:  Volunteer