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Aziz Haidar – A Ray of Light for Survivors of Landmines in the Saharawi Refugee Camps

Aziz Haider with Humanitarian Catherine Constantinides (image captured by Heinrich Knoetze)

Today is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action and in honour of that I would like to introduce you to the EXTRAORDINARY Aziz Haidar.

Aziz Haidar was a young man when he became a victim of landmines, which are scattered across Western Sahara by illegal occupying power Morocco. He lost both his legs & right arm. He founded Association for Victims of Landmines in the Saharawi Refugee Camps to help other landmine survivors and their families. The importance of Aziz’s work is impossible to overstate as there are still 5-10 MILLION ACTIVE LANDMINES scattered across the Sahara. Today and every day I salute Aziz Haidar for all that he is and all that he does every day.

[Mensaje a Aziz: Aziz, eres un héroe, gracias].

Contact Aziz

Email: asoc.asavim@gmail.com


The above post was shared as part of my new weekly Difference Makers  series featuring individuals, businesses or NPOs making a difference