Safikhanov: 12 mine victims identified as project beneficiaries in Azerbaijan

Twelve civilians injured as a result of landmines have been identified as direct beneficiaries of a project, Hafiz Safikhanov, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Campaign Against Mines Public Union, said at a press conference dedicated to the results of the project Creating Economic Opportunities for Mine Victims – Phase 3, Report informs.

Safikhanov noted that within the project, meetings were held with 52 mine victims living in Fuzuli, Aghdam, Aghjabadi, Tovuz, and Tartar: "All project beneficiaries are civilians who suffered from mine explosions. Twelve mine victims were identified as direct beneficiaries - one woman and eleven men. Among them are three members of martyr families, four who were injured during mine clearance operations, and one police officer. They are aged between 20 and 64. Their living conditions and compliance with project requirements were assessed, and equipment chosen according to their preferences was purchased from the local market and delivered. Additionally, 27 individuals who sold the equipment also benefited from the project."

He emphasized that the project, implemented with financial support from Korea, aims to help mine victims in Azerbaijan adapt to life and restore their economic activity.

Safikhanov added that 56 family members of mine victims who benefited from the project are also considered direct beneficiaries.