Our experts work for a safer future
In 2021, our teams cleared 5035 explosive devices
An area equivalent to more than half the city of Geneva was cleared. Discover other key figures, as well as a snapshot of our activities in our interactive annual report.
Latest news on our activities in Ukraine
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Every year, thousands of civilians are killed or maimed by mines and unexploded ordnance. Thank you for taking action to highlight this important cause!
Our activities
Our humanitarian programs focus on four main areas.
mine action
FSD locates and clears mines and unexploded ordnance, provides explosive ordnance risk education and assists survivors of accidental explosions.
recovery & stability
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.
Our action in Ukraine – From March 28 to April 10, 2022
March 28 to April 10, 2022 For weeks Valeriia, one of our paramedics, and other team members from Mariupol (Марі у́поль) were unable to communicate, due to the lack of connection and electricity. They were able to escape and tell us now about their stories:Valeriia...
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Together against mines and explosive remnants of war Every year, thousands of civilians are killed or maimed by mines or unexploded ordnance. A single step or contact with these devices is enough to trigger a deadly explosion. More than 60 countries are currently...
Our latest interventions in Ukraine – 21-27 March
Natalia tells her story to FSD staff. “We are from Sieverodonetsk (Сєвєродоне́цьк). We were forced to leave our hometown as the war started on the 24th of February”. The whole town was under fire. For two weeks we were hiding in a bomb shelter, because our apartment...
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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.
Wills & legates
Help us pass on to future generations a world free of mines and other dangerous remnants of war.
foundations
We have several ongoing special campaigns. Find the one that matches your foundation’s values and resources.
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.
MORE THAN 7000 PRIVATE DONORS TRUST US
"I realised the extent of the damage caused by unexploded mines and munitions to civilians."
Joanna, regular FSD donor since 2019
Your support is precious, help us act!
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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.
