Some while back, we were contacted by I R SMITH, Warrant Officer Class 2, Divisional Mines Awareness Trainer, 35 Engineer Regiment, about Landmines Awareness Training for children in Bosnia [read his letter here].
To quote from his letter - "Our third and probably most important task is the teaching of children of all ages. The messages
we try to get across are the dangers mines pose, how to avoid them and what to do if they find
themselves in a minefield. The schools here in Bosnia are very poorly equipped. Many have been
damaged by the civil war. In some cases mines surround the schools.
"In an attempt to drive home
our message, particularly to small children, we give out small toys, crayons, colouring books and
sweets.
"We also like to present the school with a small amount of stationery. All the things we
give out have come from companies in the UK and from the soldiers themselves. This supply has all but dried up ..... it would be extremely beneficial for the children if schools, teachers, parents, children and
any companies who visit your web site could please help by sending a few of the items? They would be
gratefully received and could help to save a child's life."