DanChurchAid
Angola
Country profile
In April 2002, peace finally came to Angola after almost 30 years of civil war. The civil war cost the lives of almost one million people, drove four million to flee internally and sent an additional 465,000 fleeing to neighbouring countries. Millions of people who fled the fighting have returned to their homes, but for many, there’s not much to go back to.
Poor people in a rich country
Angola is rich in natural resources, especially oil and diamonds, but the wealth doesn’t reach the poor. The government is under pressure to use its resources more effectively, increasing spending on basic services like schools and health.
Mine problems in Angola
The infrastructure in Angola is seriously dilapidated and the widespread use of landmines has resulted in Angola being one of the most mine-affected countries in the world. DanChurchAid works in the most mine affected province of Angola, Moxico. This province was home to Jonas Sawimbi and his rebel group UNITA, and the biggest and hardest battles during the war were fought here.
For more information on DanChurchAid's HMA work, please view Humanitarian Mine Action .
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