The initial phase of this project involves the creation of an on-line, public, searchable database containing program descriptions for landmine related projects that Rotary Clubs have implemented.

Initially this database will be populated with projects known to Rotarians For Mine Action. As the database matures, emphasis will be placed on encouraging Rotary Clubs to list their own projects.

Project Goals

• To provide a collaborative communication tool that will help increase awareness of the extent of Rotary’s involvement in landmine action and potentially facilitate partnerships.
• To develop a planning tool for organizations that are interested in undertaking new landmine action projects and would like to benefit from other Rotarians experiences.
• To offer a forum for facilitating awareness between Rotary Clubs around the world which are increasingly working towards common goals.
• To supply a good source of documentation for pinpointing underserved regions and populations in efforts to support new mine action efforts.
   

Methods

Through the establishment of Rotarians For Mine Action memberships, District Chapters and Club Champions and the use of email, Rotary newsmagazines, video-magazines, and conferences, we will encourage participation and project submissions.

In the initial stages the populating of data will result in a manual review, of projects being submitted, by RFMA volunteers to ensure data integrity.
All of the information will be compiled onto a searchable database available to the public.

Responsibilities

Data is the responsibility of Rotarians For Mine Action a volunteer driven Fellowship of Rotary International.

The database structure is the responsibility of James Madison University (JMU) located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Mine Action Information Center was created with the support of the U. S. State Department.