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Last year, more than 5,000 people were hurt or killed by landmines.

MLI provides Mine Detection Dogs (MDDs), management training, and mine awareness education to save and improve the lives of people and animals in war-torn countries.

06/04/2026

Good luck, Haashir! 🎉

Last month, Haashir Choudry wrapped up his MLI internship through James Madison University (JMU)’s Washington Semester Program. The semester features the opportunity for a JMU student to engage in the wealth of professional and cultural opportunities available in the Washington, D.C. area while building their professional experience before graduation. MLI is still accepting applications for our fall intern!

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06/02/2026

150+ 4th-6th graders at National Cathedral School met MLI’s Canine Ambassador Rico, and learned about landmines and how hero dogs sniff out mines and save lives around the world. Thank you, National Cathedral School, for hosting us and promoting mine awareness.

05/28/2026

Recognizing and Connecting Territories to Build Peace” 🌎✨

Our In-Country Manager in Colombia, Luz Angela Guzman, had the opportunity to lead an interactive session with 6th grade students at Gimnasio Femenino School in Bogotá, Colombia focused on peacebuilding, empathy, intercultural exchange, and global citizenship.

Through movement activities, reflection, videos, and dialogue, students explored what territory and belonging means, how conflict and landmines impact communities, and how young people around the world can still be deeply connected despite living in very different realities.

One of the most meaningful moments was reflecting on the experiences of children living in territories affected by conflict and recognizing that peace starts in the places where we live, and in the actions we take every day. 💛

Students also reflected on possible initiatives they could implement to help others and support safer, more inclusive communities. They will continue discussing ideas and exploring ways they can take action, and more information will be shared soon.

05/25/2026

Honoring Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. MLI works with courageous military personnel across the globe who risk their lives every day as they work to rid their homes of landmines. Thank you for your service!

05/22/2026

On May 20, CHAMPS students in Colombia and the U.S. joined the MLI Education Team for an interactive virtual session connecting 11- to 15-year-olds across borders through a shared conversation on the impact of landmines. Guest speaker Holmes Fabian Ordóñez, a landmine survivor from Colombia, shared his personal story, rehabilitation journey, and experiences overcoming challenges while helping the students better understand the ongoing dangers landmines pose to communities.

05/20/2026

Peace Through Sport Round Five Applications are OPEN!

Interested in learning about sports and its role in peacebuilding and positive change? Join our Peace Though Sport eight-week program this July-August, featuring four facilitated virtual exchange calls with youth in Yemen exploring themes such as leadership, communication, and problem solving. Two sport-related guest speakers and a variety of in-person activities provide participants an opportunity to learn about sports and its role in peacebuilding and positive change (Participants design and implement a small-scale service project to benefit their school or local community)!

This program welcomes school groups or classes of children ages 14-19, sport clubs or teams, and teachers interested in promoting global awareness, civics, collaboration, and intercultural competencies. Stipend is provided to teachers enrolling 10 or more participants to successfully complete the program.

Register on our website. Questions? Email [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/15/2026

May 15 is the UN’s International Day of Families! This day of observance was started with the intent of raising awareness of how important the family unit is in supporting children in development. MLI believes in supporting families across the globe recovering from the impact of landmines in their communities, and in defending everyone’s right to live in a world free from the fear of landmines.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our MLI family for all of their support over the years, and without whom this wouldn’t be possible— thank you!

05/07/2026

MLI was honored to host Mr. Samir Avdić, Mayor of Sarajevo, and Mr. Denis Kovacevic, Associate from the International Cooperation Department for a special visit at the MLI office! We had a meaningful conversation reflecting on our long-standing cooperation in Bosnia and Herzegovina—from the Mine Free Sarajevo project to the CHAMPS Bosnia program, to the previous work of our very own canine ambassador MDD Rico in detecting landmines in BiH.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to continue strengthening these connections while the delegation was in town for the Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Maryland and look forward to continuing our partnership 🤝

05/03/2026

MLI staff and K9 Ambassador Rico travelled to Connecticut in late March/early April to raise awareness for the heroic work of mine detection dogs. The team provided 6 presentations to more than 400 people, and Rico provided 6 live sniffing demonstrations— swipe to check out where they went!

05/01/2026

From the field to the classroom, Rico’s impact continues. 🐾

After serving as a mine detection dog in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Rico retired in 2022 and began a new mission as MLI’s K9 Ambassador. Since then, he has visited over 80 schools in the US and presented to over 15,000 people, sharing the life-saving role of mine detection dogs and raising awareness about landmines.

From demonstrations and community events to meeting global leaders, Rico continues to inspire the next generation and represent the impact of humanitarian demining around the world.

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2425 Wilson Boulevard , Suite 240
Arlington, VA
22201

Telephone

+17032439200

Website

http://www.marshall-legacy.org/

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