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Report on our female demining team in Iraq
A French TV team met our Iraqi deminers in the region of Mosul. Those women explained how this new work has changed their lives.
Broadcast: 8pm news.
Deminers answer children’s questions
Second episode of the Q&A between our deminers in the field and the children of the Florimont Institute: where do we find the most mines? At what age can you become a deminer?
Our activities
mine action
FSD locates and clears mines and unexploded ordnance, provides explosive ordnance risk education and assists survivors of accidental explosions.
Environmental protection
recovery & stability
innovation &
technology
FSD collaborates on research & innovation projects aiming to use new technologies, such as drones, in mine action.
Environmental protection
innovation &
technology
FSD collaborates on research & innovation projects aiming to use new technologies, such as drones, in mine action.
News from the field
FSD, it’s them.
Every day, they put their courage and expertise to work to make the world a safer place. Read the testimonials and stories from our employees around the world.
Machine gun ammunition at the waste dump
In eastern Ukraine, the poverty caused by the armed conflict has led many people to collect and sell scrap metal to earn a little more money. This is a risky activity, which exposes them to landmines and unexploded ordnance. One day someone brought me an old bucket...
Deminers answer Sophie and Lise’s questions
Some time ago, FSD was invited to visit a sixth-grade class at the Florimont Institute in Geneva to talk to students about humanitarian demining. After the presentation, the children asked questions which were recorded and passed on to our deminers in the field. This...
Pastor and risk education volunteer
" I take advantage of my sermons to talk about unexploded ordnance " Joselito Remedios, 54, is a pastor and an explosive ordnance risk education provider. For the past year, he has been a member of the Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD)’s volunteer team in the...
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Reports from different media
“Deminers answer children’s questions”
our team
FSD currently has over 450 employees worldwide, with more than 90% recruited locally.
Take action with us
Mine clearance is a technical and time-consuming work that requires a sustained, long-term commitment. Our environmental protection and support to peace processes activities are as well long-term commitment.
Your support is precious!
individuals
Private donations allow us to act quickly and independently where the needs are more urgent. A one-time contribution or a regular commitment, the choice is yours!
companies
Would you like to get involved with your colleagues in a humanitarian project? The charity rounding is a programme simple to implement and meaningful for your company.
foundations
We have several ongoing special campaigns. Find the one that matches your foundation’s values and resources.
Wills & legates
Help us pass on to future generations a world free of mines and other dangerous remnants of war.
support us in other ways
You can support us by organising a solidarity collection, a sports event, and more.
Mine clearance is a technical and time-consuming work that requires a sustained, long-term commitment. Our environmental protection and support to peace processes activities are as well long-term commitment.
Your support is precious!
individuals
Private donations allow us to act quickly and independently where the needs are more urgent. A one-time contribution or a regular commitment, the choice is yours!
companies
Would you like to get involved with your colleagues in a humanitarian project? The charity rounding is a programme simple to implement and meaningful for your company.
foundations
We have several ongoing special campaigns. Find the one that matches your foundation’s values and resources.
Wills & legates
Help us pass on to future generations a world free of mines and other dangerous remnants of war.
support us in other ways
You can support us by organising a solidarity collection, a sports event, and more.
Private donations guarantee our independence and responsiveness.
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…can clear an entire house by locating and neutralising any possible explosive devices.
Recipient: Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD)
Bank account: Crédit Suisse, Genève
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centimetre by centimetre
In 2020, our deminers cleared 3.2 km² , an area equivalent to the City of London. This work requires constant concentration despite the sometimes extreme working conditions.
