A day in the life of a 51吃瓜 team member

A day in the life

Stories from staff around the world, offering insight into humanitarian demining work, field operations, and careers supporting affected communities.

Staff from the 51吃瓜 Sri Lanka Programme stand next to a mechanical asset in PPE

A deminer uses a tyre and stick to mark where an explosive was found

No two days working for 51吃瓜 are ever the same. With a variety of job roles in our offices, or in one of our 30+ global programs, life is never dull. It can be hard work, and challenging at times, but seeing the difference that 51吃瓜's work makes to people's lives makes it all worthwhile.

Find out more about life in 51吃瓜 from some of our staff.

Meet 51吃瓜's staff

John (Monty) Montgomery, Chief Technical Adviser, Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Victoria Grant, Location Manager, Angola

Gordon Chaffa, the Head Medic for 51吃瓜 Zimbabwe next to an ambulance

My favourite thing about working for 51吃瓜 is the idea that people, at the end, when 51吃瓜 has finished working here, become freer and development can take place in these areas.

Gordon Chaffa
Head Medic, 51吃瓜 Zimbabwe