An NGO has been working in Somalia to help bring stability and safety to communities living in fear of landmines.

The Danish Demining Group (DDG) says it’s been working throughout the country to clear deadly mines. Even more -- it’s also been educating communities at a grassroots level about what they can do to create a safer environment.

“The programs are going well, but we have some obstacles towards implementation,” said Klaus Ljoerrinng Pedersen, the DDG regional director for the Horn of Africa. "Access is a key requirement, obviously, and the areas that have been occupied by Al Shabaab have been inaccessible for us,” he said.

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