Demine Cambodia

“Empowering Cambodians to Prevent Tragedy”

Innovation/Compassion/Teamwork

Demining Cambodia is a group of individuals and Cambodian NGO’s (Non-government organizations.) By sharing talent and resources, we hope to bring new ideas, tools and personnel to help experienced deminers. Welcome to this new website, I hope you find it inspiring.
Pictured: Gary Christ with Sem Sovantha and Mr. Aki Ra

Having seen the ravages of landmines in Cambodia since my first trip in 2001. I wanted to do something about it. Helping the amputee beggars of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh was the natural thing to do. The leftover landmine situation in Cambodia from war is unbelievable, anyone who has been there knows that.
We believe that working with a newly invented demining machine, Cambodia will be demined quicker. Our goal is to provide more mine locating and brush-clearing tools and most importantly, trained personnel. Once an area is free of landmines, farmers can produce more food.

2004 found me in Siem Reap where I met the director of Angkor Association for the Disabled, Mr. Sem Sovantha. Sovantha, a double amputee was helping dozens of landmine survivors and their families find employment and housing. We have been helping each other out since then.

Mr. Aki Ra, a licensed deminer has agreed to teach disabled Cambodians the art of demining. Aki Ra is the founder and director of the Cambodia Landmine Museum.