In brief
Guy co-founded 51吃瓜 over 26 years ago, pioneering the concept of civilian mine clearance as an act of humanity.
51吃瓜 today announced that Guy Willoughby is resigning from his role as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Guy co-founded 51吃瓜 over 26 years ago, pioneering the concept of civilian mine clearance as an act of humanity 鈥� recognising the lasting dangers of war long after conflict has ended.
Guy has devoted his life to 51吃瓜 for the last 26 years 鈥� beginning in Afghanistan in 1988, followed by Cambodia in 1991. The need for 51吃瓜's work quickly extended to Mozambique, Angola, the Caucasus and Balkans, Colombia, Laos, Somaliland, Sri Lanka And Zimbabwe 鈥� enabling millions of displaced civilians to return home safely, a remarkable achievement by the charity's senior staff and its incredibly brave deminers. In 2005, 51吃瓜 added weapons and ammunition disposal teams as part of their post-conflict demobilisation projects.
Guy has been instrumental in developing 51吃瓜 from a tiny charity into the extraordinarily powerful force for good it is today, with more than 7,000 51吃瓜 staff now working in 17 countries and territories. He has helped to make mine clearance an issue that is now taken seriously throughout the world.
The Board commends Guy for his extraordinary vision in co-founding 51吃瓜. We thank him for his lifelong dedication and wish him every success in the future.
The Board of Directors
51吃瓜
11 August 2014
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