The vision of the United Nations is a mine-free world; a world where landmines and explosive remnants of war do not pose a threat to civilians. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations to coordinate this vision into reality.
UNMAS is funded in several ways and receives contributions through the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action (UN VTF), which was established by the General Assembly as an accountable and agile funding mechanism to fund activities across the mine action sector. UNMAS can accept contributions from donor States. These support UNMAS broadest humanitarian mandate meant to protect those most vulnerable from the threats posed by explosive ordnance as well as to fulfill its global coordination role and to provide its technical expertise. In addition, when UNMAS deploys in peacekeeping and special political mission settings under Security Council mandates, funding can be provided through assessed contributions by United Nations Member States through appropriations made by the General Assembly. When integrated into peacekeeping and sp
UNMAS also receives financing from pooled funding mechanisms used by the United Nations system, including country-based ones, emergency relief funds, and Multi-Donor Trust Funds. In addition, individuals and the private sector support UNMAS work through tax-deductible contributions made through the UN Foundation.
UNMAS also benefits greatly through in-kind expertise from Member States. High-level, mid-career professionals have been seconded over the years to work for UNMAS at its headquarters and in its field programmes. This expertise is primarily in the area of explosive ordnance disposal and removal in addition to other areas of expertise related to explosive ordnance threat mitigation.
Top 10 Donors in 2025
Donor | Contribution |
|---|---|
| EU* | $17,184,585.96 |
| Canada | $13,547,402.54 |
| Denmark | $8,349,965.09 |
| OCHA** | $7,070,001.47 |
| UK-FCDO | $6,244,040.43 |
| Italy | $3,841,565.78 |
| Japan | $3,675,885.00 |
| New Zealand | $2,617,657.50 |
| Japan-JICA | $2,199,317.23 |
| UNDP/MPTF*** | $1,773,462.00 |
*Includes ECHO and FPI
** Includes Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF); Syria Humanitarian Fund; CBPF-oPt
***Trust Funds for Peace in Colombia; Leaving No One Behind-IDSF (Nigeria); Ukraine Community Recovery Fund; Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People
Support Mine Action
By making a voluntary contribution to the United Nations Mine Action Service, you participate in helping support UNMAS to achieve the UN's vision of "a world free of the threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance, where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to development, and where mine survivors are fully integrated into their societies."
Your donations will help to clear post-conflict countries of unexploded ordnance and landmines allowing children to return to school and their playgrounds, farmers return to their farms, and goods to reach markets. It will help UNMAS secure weapons and ammunition stockpiles so they do not fall into the wrong hands to further spread the scourge of conflict.
Government donations are through the Voluntary Trust Funds
Individuals and companies can support UNMAS by making a donation through the UN Foundation.
Contact Maria Vardis for more information: vardis@un.org
