Protecting civilians from explosive remnants of war

For more than 25 years, FSD has been clearing land of landmines and explosive remnants of war so that families can return home and rebuild their lives in safety.

About us

Secure, rebuild and cultivate lasting peace

Beyond demining, FSD supports affected communities in rehabilitating land, infrastructure and livelihoods, laying the foundations for a stable and peaceful future.

Our work

Nearly one in three countries is contaminated by explosive remnants of war

From Ukraine to Colombia, FSD operates across four continents in areas affected by armed conflict, helping communities regain safety, stability and hope.

Where we work

Saving lives and clearing Ukrainian land

More than 500 FSD staff are working across the country to secure millions of hectares contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance.

Our operations in Ukraine

Meet our mine detection dogs

Thanks to their exceptional sense of smell, our mine detection dogs speed up the process of clearing contaminated land, allowing children to return to school and farmers to cultivate their fields safely once again.

Our four-legged deminers
FSD in numbers
+ 470
square kilometres cleared
+ 1,400,000
landmines and explosive remnants of war destroyed
FSD-Afghanistan-Deminer in the field (August 2023)