Help destroy landmines and unexploded bombs before they destroy lives, with a legacy gift for generations to come
Conflicts devastate lives, 80% of casualties in 2025 were civilians. This is not right, and it is not fair. MAG take action from the start of a conflict, during a conflict and stays for decades until people are safe.
Thanks to our supporters giving donations and gifts in Wills, we have already reached more than 20 millions women, girls, boys and men in 70 countries. Thank you. But as you can see, we have a long way to go. With your sustained help through your gift in your Will, we will get there.
The landscape of landmines
- According to UN estimates, over 120 million landmines are in 71 countries and between 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 are planted each year.
- The UN estimates over 1 million people have died from landmines.
- Over 80% of people killed or injured by landmines and unexploded bombs are civilians. Over half of these are children.
Your Will can protect the lives of those you love and those children and adults whose future is made safe by our work clearing landmines, destroying bombs and educating communities.
What are your dreams for those following in your footsteps?
When you plan who will benefit from your inheritance, your loved ones are your focus. At MAG we understand this.
MAG wants to get to every landmine before a child does, which means that these families futures are also secured.
When we started, almost 40 years ago, it is estimated there were around a maximum of 50 armed conflicts.
Currently there are 110 conflicts worldwide - the highest since World War 2. It takes minutes to plant landmines and years to clear them. This dangerous, painstaking work is why a gift in your Will is so important.
We can’t stop wars, but we can stop people being killed by unexploded bombs and landmines. No one knows what the future holds, but with your support, we will stand strong for generations to come.
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How do I leave a gift in my will?
Many ways of giving a planned gift offer great tax savings: donor advised funds, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts are just three examples, but you can also:
Leave a simple legacy gift in your will or estate. This can be even 1% so your family inherit 99% - or more if you want to. The choice is yours
The only information you need give to your professional advisor is:
The name of our 501(c)3: MAG America, dba MAG US
Our Tax exempt number: 52-2302253.
Feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or want your future gift used for a specific purpose. Jared Husketh, Director of Philanthropy at jared.husketh@maginternational.orgor call our main line at 202-293-1904.
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Help End the Hidden Danger of Landmines — With a Gift That Lasts Generations
Conflicts devastate lives. In 2025, 80% of casualties were civilians. MAG responds from the moment conflict begins — and stays for decades until people can walk, farm, and rebuild safely.
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The Scale of the Problem
The numbers are staggering: an estimated 120 million landmines remain in 71 countries. Between 2 and 5 million more are planted every year. More than 1 million people have already lost their lives to landmines and unexploded bombs — and over 80% of those killed or injured are civilians. More than half are children.
When conflicts end, the danger doesn't. Families returning home often have no way of knowing what's buried beneath their fields, their yards, their roads. MAG works to find and destroy those threats before people do. -
A Planned Gift to MAG
A planned gift — a gift arranged today that takes effect in the future — is one of the most powerful ways to support this work. It lets you provide for the people you love while also extending your values into the world long after you're gone.
MAG has reached more than 20 million people across 70 countries, thanks to supporters who chose to give this way. With more than 110 active conflicts in the world today — the highest since World War II — the need will only grow.
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Ways to Leave a Planned Gift
There's no single right answer — the best option depends on your personal situation and goals. We encourage you to speak with your estate planning attorney or financial advisor to find what works best for you. Common approaches include:
- A percentage of your estate — even 1% to MAG means your family inherits the other 99%, while your gift goes on to protect lives around the world.
- A specific dollar amount — a straightforward way to designate a fixed gift.
- A gift after both spouses have passed — a common arrangement for married couples or partners.
- Retirement assets, life insurance, or other financial instruments — these can often offer meaningful tax advantages. Your advisor can walk you through the options that apply in your state. -
What Your Advisor Needs
If you decide to include MAG in your estate plan, simply share this information with your attorney or financial advisor:
MAG America, dba MAG US 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Number: 52-2302253
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Questions? We're Here.
You're welcome to reach out at any time — whether you have questions or would like to learn more about our work.
Jared Husketh, Director of Philanthropy jared.husketh@maginternational.org | 202-293-1904 -
Our Promise to You
- We will never pressure you to include MAG in your estate plan.
- We will use your gift wisely, effectively, and where the need is greatest.
- We will communicate with your family and executors with care and respect.
