Who we are
FSD is a non-governmental humanitarian organisation founded in 1997 and based in Geneva. While our core function is mine action, we are also active in other humanitarian sectors.
More than 900 staff are deployed in seven countries on four continents. Here, FSD teams are trying to pass a snowslip that is blocking the access to contaminated areas in Badakhshan province. (Afghanistan, 2023)
Overview
FSD in a few words
Our team
FSD activities and its management are entrusted to committed and highly qualified staff. Meet our staff!
OUR VALUES
Independence, neutrality, impartiality. As a humanitarian NGO, FSD places these values at the centre of its activities. Find out more about our engagements.
Our history
FSD launched its first project in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1998. Since then, our deminers have destroyed nearly 1.4 million landmines and other explosive devices.
Finances
FSD receives public and private funding to implement its projects. The budget is carefully planned to ensure optimal use of each franc received.
Annual reports
Our annual reports include a detailed description of our activities as well as our financial reports in their entirety.
FSD Group
The FSD group includes its affiliated entity, FSD, the association FSD France, as well as Crosstech S.A, the group’s commercial subsidiary.
Our operations
Our current programmes
Ukraine
Mine clearance · Explosive ordnance risk education · Capacity building
Iraq
Mine clearance · Explosive ordnance risk education · Capacity building
The Philippines
Non-technical surveys · Explosive ordnance risk education · Capacity building
Afghanistan
Mine clearance · Explosive ordnance risk education · Mine victim assistance
Colombia
Capacity building · Mine victim assistance
Tajikistan
Environmental remediation · Mine clearance
Central African Republic
Videos
Explore our projects
Almost all the videos on our YouTube channel are available with subtitles: to access them, please click on the icon "Subtitles" at the bottom right of the screen.
- Demining operations
- Media reports
- Series “Deminers answer children’s questions”
We are here to help you
Do you have questions about our humanitarian actions, fundraising or any other subject? Our team will be happy to answer.
Click below to find answers to the most frequently asked questions. Please contact us if you cannot find what you are looking for!
General questions
Donors service
