FAQ

NEHA is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization based in Las Anod, Northeastern State, Somalia. It specializes in Humanitarian Mine Action — protecting communities from landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive remnants of war (ERW) — and supports recovery, risk education, victim assistance and community resilience.

Yes. NEHA aligns its work with the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and the Sphere Standards.

A landmine is a victim-activated explosive device placed on or under the ground. UXO (unexploded ordnance) is ammunition that was fired or deployed but failed to detonate. ERW (explosive remnants of war) is a broader term covering UXO and abandoned ordnance left behind after conflict. All three can remain dangerous for decades.

NEHA welcomes collaboration with governments, UN agencies, donors, NGOs, academic institutions and the private sector. Please use the Contact page to reach our team.

Yes. NEHA delivers Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) and Mine Risk Education (MRE) in schools, community gatherings and through local leaders, using age- and gender-appropriate materials.

Do NOT touch it, move it, kick it or throw it. Do not light fires near it. Stop, move away by the route you came, keep other people and animals back, mark the spot from a safe distance if you can, and report it immediately to the NEHA hazard hotline or local authorities.

Children (who may mistake items for toys), pastoralists and herders, farmers, internally displaced people, returnees, and people who collect scrap metal are among the most at risk. NEHA’s risk education focuses on reaching these groups.

Use the "Report a Hazard" page on this website, or call the NEHA hazard hotline. Provide the location and a description without approaching the item. Your report helps NEHA prioritise survey and clearance and can save lives.