“From Bombs to Blooms” Campaign
These bombs won’t harm anyone — quite the opposite. By throwing them, we make a simple yet powerful gesture to raise awareness that landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to kill and maim. This symbolic action highlights the importance of humanitarian mine action in making it possible for life to return after conflict.
A minefield on one side, a blooming field on the other. The “From Bombs to Bloom” campaign is inspired by this transformation made possible through humanitarian demining.
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Why Seed Bombs?
Every day, children play in areas contaminated by landmines. Farmers work land still hiding explosive remnants of war. In over 60 countries, landmines and explosive ordnance continue to kill, injure, and keep families living in fear. Like the “From Bombs to Blooms” campaign, humanitarian mine clearance allows life to return and fields to flourish again.
Our “From Bombs to Blooms” campaign is a simple, symbolic way to raise awareness about this often-forgotten reality. Because mine action doesn’t only happen in the field with a metal detector – it also depends on awareness, remembrance, and public engagement.
Get involved: make your own seed bombs, order pre-made ones ready to plant, or contact us to receive awareness-raising materials. Together, let’s sow life where fear once took root.
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How to Participate?
Make your Own Seed Bombs 🧤
Making seed bombs at home is easy, fun, and meaningful. All you need is some soil, clay, and the seeds of your choice. Follow our instructions, share your creations online using the hashtag #FromBombsToBlooms, and help spread the message!
Order seedballs and do good 🎁
Order edible flower seed bombs packaged in a small cotton pouch by our partner Gorilla Gardening. For each purchase, CHF 3 is donated to FSD’s humanitarian demining operations. These edible flowers are perfect for adding a colourful touch to your salads—while supporting a good cause.
Take Action with FSD 📢
Host your own workshop or event around seed bombs and humanitarian mine action. We’ll provide you with the necessary materials and guidance, if needed. You can also join our volunteer network and help raise awareness.
Videos
How Does Demining Work?
What tools do deminers use? What does a minefield actually look like? How do we train our teams? Most of the videos on our YouTube channel are available with subtitles, just click the “Subtitles/CC” icon at the bottom right of the screen.
- Videos from our field operations
- Media reports featuring FSD
- Series: “Where’s the Mine?”
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Join us: Receive monthly updates from the field and ideas on how to take action!
- News from the field
- Demining videos
- Interviews with experts
- Events
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