UNITED24 fundraising platform ambassadors, renowned historian Timothy Snyder and American actor Mark Hamill, have launched the "Safe Land" campaign to raise funds for 30 demining robots.
Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science, and Technology Development - Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced this on Telegram.
"To mark his birthday, Timothy Snyder is joining forces with fellow UNITED24 ambassador Mark Hamill to jointly raise funds for 30 demining robots through the 'Safe Land' campaign," the statement reads.
According to Fedorov, each of these robots can operate in hard-to-reach areas, and most importantly, they can work at a safe distance from the operator and faster than a sapper. The overall fundraising goal is $441,000.
"One of Russia’s worst crimes in Ukraine has been the scattering of millions of mines. I have visited deoccupied zones near the front where people have to take risks to help others return to their farms and homes.Thanks to these robots, mines can be cleared and human life can be saved. I am thrilled to join Mark Hamill and all of you as we create Safe Terrains.", wrote Timothy Snyder.
"Due to the Russian invasion, almost a quarter of Ukraine's territory needs to be demined. Currently, there are thousands of unexploded enemy mines and other ordnance in Ukrainian soil. Every mine neutralized equals civilian lives saved. Each demining robot ensures the safety of Ukrainian sappers. Together with Timothy Snyder, we want to raise funds for 30 such platforms. Each contribution helps to clear Ukrainian land and save thousands of lives. Please join us!", wrote Mark Hamill.
You can contribute to the campaign via the provided link.
