Chad

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Handicap International recently ran a project in Chad, a country severely affected by a series of conflicts. The presence of numerous mines and unexploded devices made it necessary to carry out demining operations in affected areas and to raise the awareness of the population.

Handicap International runs mine risk education and demining programmes in several countries, and we put our experience and expertise at the service of local authorities to limit the risk of accidents.

Key Facts - Chad

• Population: 11.5 million
• Household Consumption: $599 per year
• Life Expectancy: 49 years
• Human Development: ranked 163rd out of 169 countries
_{Source: UNDP HDR 2011}

Our projects

Demining support mission (2009-2010) Handicap International launched a support mission in Chad to build the capacity of the National Demining High Commission. The project provided training, methodological tools, and policy advice to local authorities, based on our experience and expertise in the field of demining.