Colombia
More than eight million internally displaced
Nearly six decades of civil war have left Colombia heavily contaminated with improvised mines and unexploded ordnance. In 2016, a peace agreement between the government and the FARC armed group marked a major step toward stability. Despite this, explosive remnants continue to limit access to agricultural land and essential services, worsening poverty and restricting opportunities for affected communities. More than eight million Colombians remain displaced, and many survivors of mine accidents face significant economic and social challenges.
Families affected by the armed conflict and mine victims, like me, often struggle to find a work adapted to them.
Mine accident survivor
Permettre la réintégration socio-économique des victimes de conflit
Active en Colombie depuis 2004, la FSD a mené de nombreux projets de lutte antimines, notamment pour renforcer les compétences des autorités nationales. Depuis 2022, elle accompagne des personnes touchées par le conflit dans l’installation de potagers urbains hydroponiques à Bogota, leur permettant de cultiver leurs propres légumes pour la consommation ou la vente. Le projet s’est élargi en 2023 : plusieurs centres d’accueil de victimes de conflit sont désormais équipés de ces structures, permettant à près de 300 familles de se former à cette technique et d’améliorer leur accès à une alimentation saine et durable.
Tackling economic challenges and social exclusion
FSD’s urban gardening programme has significantly improved the quality of life for many mine victims and conflict survivors. Tailored to their situation, it allows them to grow their own vegetables for personal use and sale, earn an income, and develop skills useful in many areas, while also supporting their social and economic reintegration.
In 2024, FSD’s programme in Colombia was supported by private donors.
