LMAP Prodding Class

This is a Site B refugee camp woman being instructed on how to prod in a minefield. The people are taught that they can only use this technique when rescuing someone from a minefield or getting themselves out of a minefield. Many injuries and deaths are caused by people running in to rescue a friend or relative who has been injured. They must be very careful, because where is there one mine there are generally more. Note, notice that we used tin cans to represent mines, so that none of the teachers would be seen touching mines (or even wooden mine models). Since this picture was taken the people are now taught to prod with a long blade knife (and not the hoe pictured here), because its easier to control. 
Site B refugee camp
Thailand/ Cambodia border

Photo and Design by: Tim Grant

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