Uniting survivors of global conflict to build a more peaceful world.

Survivor Corps, a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, has broadened its mission from helping victims of landmines to helping all those who have suffered from global conflict and its lasting effects. Formerly known as Landmine Survivors Network, Survivor Corps is a movement of people who believe that nobody is better equipped to change the world than those scarred by what’s wrong with it.

Maira Alejandra Hernandez

Latin America – Colombia

Maira was nine when a bomb exploded just 20 meters from her house in Caquetá, Colombia. The blast destroyed 15 homes, injured 17 people and killed three — including her father. Maira needed urgent medical care, as the blast severely injured her left leg. She and her mother traveled for 12 days to reach the nearest hospital ...

Deadly legacy of cluster bombs continues

In honor of the anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords, you can help minimize the impact of cluster munitions on civilians by asking your senators and representatives to co-sponsor the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act. This bill would prevent the use and export by the U.S. of cluster bombs remnants behind, and prevent the use of any cluster bombs in civilian areas. Please visit www..uscbl.org to write letters to your senators and representatives on this important issue