Roots of Peace

Roots of Peace "is a humanitarian organization dedicated to eradicating landmines worldwide and rehabilitating the land to make it productive once more.

"Founder Heidi Kuhn became gravely aware of the landmine crisis upon the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997. Motivated by her own appreciation for the gift of life and the Princess's compassion and commitment to global demining, Kühn began Roots of Peace in honor of Diana's memory and to ensure that her work would continue."

Funders Include

 * Open Society Institute
 * David and Lucille Packard Foundation
 * Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
 * Ploughshares Fund
 * United Nations Association of USA
 * U.S. Department of State, Office of Weapons
 * World Vision

Directors
Accessed November 2007:


 * Heidi Kuhn: Chairwoman of the Board
 * Diane Baker: Executive Committee Member
 * Chris Benziger: Executive Committee Member
 * Noel Brown: Executive Committee Member
 * Edwin M. Epstein: Executive Committee Member
 * Jan Hartke: Executive Committee Member
 * Tor Kenward: Executive Committee Member
 * Gary Kuhn: Executive Committee Member
 * Ann Laurence: Executive Committee Member

Contact

 * Web: http://rootsofpeace.org

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