Our values
Humanitarian
principles
independence
humanity
We save lives and relieve suffering wherever it occurs.
impartiality
neutrality
We do not take sides in armed conflicts or political or ideological controversies within a state.
Our engagements
Preservation of the environment
Our projects are developped in accordance with our environmental policy, in order to guarantee a minimal impact on our planet.
Finding innovative
solutions
We are always looking to provide the most effective assistance to our beneficiaries, including the use of new technologies.
Maintaining a close link
with the communities
Creating local
opportunities
In each of our projects, we recruit and train our staff locally to promote employment and boost the local economy.
Transparency and accountability
Promoting diversity
KEY DOCUMENTS
Statutes and internal policies
Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
PDF, 265 Ko
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
PDF, 386 Ko
Statutes
PDF, 411 Ko
Whistleblower Policy
PDF, 617 Ko
Code of Conduct
PDF, 118 Ko
Code of Ethics
PDF, 2 MB
Environmental Policy
PDF, 423 Ko
Stakeholder, Beneficiary and Social Management Policy
PDF, 522 Ko
Sanctions policy
PDF, 308 Ko
Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
PDF, 265 Ko
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
PDF, 386 Ko
Statutes
PDF, 411 Ko
Whistleblower Policy
PDF, 617 Ko
Code of Conduct
PDF, 118 Ko
Code of Ethics
PDF, 2 MB
Environmental Policy
PDF, 423 Ko
Stakeholder, Beneficiary and Social Management Policy
PDF, 522 Ko
Sanctions policy
PDF, 308 Ko
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...
Deminer’s anecdotes
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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