Protecting civilians from explosive remnants of war

For nearly 30 years, FSD has been clearing land of mines 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 450 FSD staff are working across the country to make safe the 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

Run for it... or don’t?

Would running through a minefield actually keep you alive? Test your mine action knowledge and separate Hollywood myths from reality on the ground.

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Our impact since 1997
+ 474
square kilometres cleared
+ 1,400,000
landmines and explosive remnants of war destroyed
+ 3,500,000
people reached with explosive ordnance risk education