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MiVAC (Mines Victims and Clearance), legally The MiVAC Trust, is an ACNC-registered Australian charity founded in 2006 by Australian Army Engineers with operational backgrounds in unexploded ordnance (UXO) identification and disposal. The organization delivers humanitarian aid, specifically water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, to communities in Southeast Asia affected by landmines, UXOs, and chemical contaminants such as Agent Orange. MiVAC has executed projects in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Lao PDR (including gravity-fed water systems serving approximately 8,500 people across 14 villages), and currently operates a WASH program in Balibo, Timor-Leste (funded principally by the Balibo House Trust) following the April 2023 termination of its Ba Tang Vietnam project due to bureaucratic obstacles. A recent sub-project set (Leohitu School and Balibo Community Learning Centre water supply, August 2025) extends the program into educational facility infrastructure.

MiVAC is run entirely by unpaid volunteers, including its board, with no paid employees; this structure is the basis of its claim that 95% of donor funds reach project sites. The core technical offering centers on the design and construction supervision of gravity-fed water supply systems drawing from upland springs or rivers, plus toilet and septic installation, hygiene training, and UXO clearance coordination with national authorities such as UXO Lao. Supplementary activities include bomb disposal training (notably a female bomb disposal technician program in Lao PDR), agricultural training, orphanage support (Vinh Son orphanages in Kon Tum, Vietnam; Dutch Bar orphanage in Sri Lanka), and medical support logistics. MiVAC partners with the Global Development Group to route tax-deductible donations and coordinates in-country with organizations including Rotary (via RAWCS), Lions clubs, IDEXX Laboratories, Save the Children, and Phu Bia Mining.

Revenue is sourced exclusively from donations (individuals, corporate sponsors, philanthropic foundations) and $10 annual memberships; donations flow via EFT, credit card, or through Global Development Group for tax deductibility. Marketing and donor acquisition rely on the organizational website, email newsletter, Facebook, service-club networks, fundraising events, and public endorsements from Kate Mulvany OAM, John Laws, and Dick Smith. Geographic footprint is concentrated in Southeast Asia (Lao PDR, Vietnam, Cambodia, Timor-Leste) with a one-off South Asia engagement in Sri Lanka, and the organization is headquartered at 275 Elphinstone St, North Rockhampton, Queensland, with operational offices in Phonsavan (Lao PDR) and Khe Sanh (Vietnam).

Name

MiVAC. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Site by westaust.net

Legal name

The MiVAC Trust

Website

https://mivac.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MiVAC is a volunteer-run Australian charity that designs and builds WASH infrastructure (gravity-fed water systems, sanitation) for communities in Southeast Asia affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance, funded by donations and memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and WASH Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Remediation Services (562910), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Emergency Services (BPAGAAAE), Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• WASH infrastructure
• UXO clearance training
• Gravity-fed water systems
• Post-conflict community development

Headquarters

HQ city

North Rockhampton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: MiVAC relies on donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and philanthropic organizations. Donations can be made via EFT (ensuring 100% goes to MiVAC) or credit card. Direct donations to MiVAC are not tax-deductible, but tax-deductible donations can be made via Global Development Group.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership is $10 per year, open to veterans, ex-service personnel, humanitarian aid workers, peacekeeping forces members, and civilians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MiVAC is a volunteer-run Australian charity that delivers humanitarian WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) projects in post-conflict Southeast Asian communities affected by landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and chemical agents. Core offerings include construction of gravity-fed water supply systems, toilet and sanitation facilities, hygiene education, UXO clearance training, and community development projects (schools, orphanages, agricultural training). The organization operates projects in Lao PDR, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Timor-Leste, with current activity centered on Balibo, Timor-Leste.

Product overview

MiVAC (Mines Victims and Clearance) is an Australian charity organization run entirely by volunteers, providing humanitarian aid to communities affected by landmines, UXOs (unexploded ordnance), and chemical agents in Southeast Asia. The organization offers a portfolio of services centered around WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) assistance, including construction of gravity-fed water supply systems, toilet/sanitation facilities, and hygiene training. Additional services include UXO clearance support, bomb disposal training, community development projects, and medical support. The organization operates projects in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Timor-Leste.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Assistance Construction of gravity-fed water supply systems, installation of Sky Hydrant filtration systems, toilet and sanitation facility construction, and hygiene education and training for communities affected by landmines, unexploded ordnance, and chemical agents in Southeast Asia.
• Water Supply System Construction Design, materials supply, and construction supervision for gravity-fed water supply systems serving remote villages, including wells, rainwater collectors, biodigesters, storage tanks, and water points drawing from springs or river sources in hilly terrain.
• UXO Clearance and Bomb Disposal Training Unexploded ordnance (UXO) identification and disposal services, plus training programs for local personnel in bomb disposal techniques, delivered in coordination with UXO Lao and other national authorities.
• Community Development Projects Village development projects including school construction, orphanage support, agricultural training, biodigesters, and infrastructure improvements for post-conflict and disaster-affected communities.
• Medical Support Services Medical examinations, health education, and support for communities including Agent Orange impact assessments and awareness programs, with donated ultrasound and foetal doppler equipment deployed via Save the Children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 villages (approximately 8,500 people) received gravity-fed water supply systems in Lao PDR
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Development GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTax-deductible donations can be made via Global Development Group (ABN 57 102 400 993) who takes responsibility for the project according to Australian Government rules, providing a governance role and assisting in planning, monitoring, evaluating and auditing.
• Rotary InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRotary clubs including Mosman Rotary, Lions clubs (Terranora Lakes, Hawkesbury South, Richmond, Penrith RSL Sub-Branch, Katoomba, Liverpool, Mt Druitt, Nepean Sunrise) and Rotary Club of Parramatta have supported MiVAC projects, particularly the West Ban Xai water project via RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service).
• Lions Clubs InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious Lions clubs have supported MiVAC projects including donations and volunteer work from Lions Club of Terranora Lakes.
• Peter Warren (Automotive)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on MiVAC sponsors page.
• Friends of MiVAC organizationsminorOthersAustralians Supporting Kids at Vinh Son Orphanages (ASKATVSO), Cambodian Rural Development Team (CRDT), International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Stop Cluster Munitions, Unified Veterans Coalition.
• East Meets West Foundation (EMWF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMWF was an NGO partner for the Kon Tum/Kon Katu project in Vietnam. Without EMWF the project could not have happened.
• Phu Bia Mining (PanAust)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal gold/copper mining company near Phonsavan that offered assistance with accurate level survey, pipeline route survey, and potential UXO search along water supply routes. Also offered help with road crossing and pipeline headworks.
• Save the ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarol Perks from Save the Children was introduced to MiVAC and received medical equipment donations (ultrasounds, foetal dopplers) from DAK (private philanthropists) for medical support activities.
• UXO LaominorOthersGovernment body responsible for clearing UXO from construction areas in Lao PDR. MiVAC coordinates with UXO Lao to request clearance of construction areas before project implementation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Australia: Large Australian Catholic humanitarian NGO running long-term WASH and community development in Southeast Asia. Comparable Australian-registered nonprofit with similar beneficiary profile.
• CARE Australia: Australian arm of CARE International running WASH, women's empowerment, and emergency response. Similar Australian humanitarian development footprint in Asia.
• Australian Red Cross: Australia's largest humanitarian organization with international WASH and disaster response programs. Comparable Australian-registered humanitarian mission at much greater scale.
• Tearfund Australia: Australian Christian humanitarian NGO funding WASH and disaster response in Asia. Comparable Australian-registered nonprofit WASH funder, though significantly larger and broader in scope.
• UNICEF WASH Program: Largest global WASH implementer operating across Southeast Asia. Operates in same geographies on same WASH mandate at vastly larger scale; sets the funding and standards benchmark MiVAC aspires to.

Direct peers

• WaterAid: International NGO focused exclusively on WASH in developing countries. Direct peer on the WASH delivery side of MiVAC's mission.
• The HALO Trust: World's largest humanitarian mine clearance organization operating across post-conflict geographies. Direct peer in UXO clearance mission and community-level engagement model.
• Clear Path International (CPI): NGO supporting bomb survivors and mine-risk education across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Direct peer in Southeast Asia UXO-affected communities.
• Norwegian People's Aid: NGO running mine action and WASH programming in Southeast Asia. Direct peer combining humanitarian disarmament with community development.
• Mines Advisory Group (MAG): International NGO clearing landmines/UXO and delivering WASH infrastructure in post-conflict countries (Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia). Closest direct peer given shared UXO + WASH humanitarian mission and overlapping Southeast Asia footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mivacaustralia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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