Latest news on our demining activities, victim assistance and mine and explosive remnants of war education programmes around the world.
Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Colombia are dream destinations for many travellers, with their beaches, tropical forests and rich historical and cultural heritage. Yet behind these idyllic landscapes lies a lesser-known reality: these countries are still contaminated by...
In Ukraine, demining progresses every day. Fields are once again cultivable, roads are reopening, and schools are welcoming children back. But the task ahead remains vast — and the war is not over. In some regions, bombs, rockets, shells and other unexploded...
Catherine André, FSD Board Member Report on a visit to Ukraine with FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) In May 2025, newly appointed FSD Board Member Catherine André joined Vice-President Thierry Burkart and FSD Director Hansjörg Eberle on a field visit to...
In the villages of Shurob and Chorkuh, in northern Tajikistan, the scars of civil war and regional tensions are still visible. These communities lie directly along the border with Kyrgyzstan. In 2021, armed clashes broke out in the area, forcing families to flee....
Hidden along paths, in forests, and in fields, mines and explosive remnants of war can easily go unnoticed. Learning to recognise them is vital for communities living near contaminated areas to protect themselves against accidental explosions. Would you recognise the...
In Ukraine, thousands of former soldiers injured in combat face the challenge of reintegrating into civilian life. FSD is contributing to a reintegration project through humanitarian demining, organised by the United Nations Development Programme and the Ukrainian...
We are delighted to introduce our newest colleagues: TNT, Dodo, Zara, Szabi, and eight other mine detection dogs have joined our teams in Ukraine to strengthen our mine clearance efforts. These Malinois and German Shepherds, with their exceptional sense of smell, are...
The clearance teams, during the month, continued their exceptional work, clearing 665,125 m2 and rendering safe 83 improvised explosive devices and 18 unexploded ordnance. We reached a significant milestone during the month by clearing 32 million square meters of land...
"Do not touch, do not approach, report it." Our risk education teams spread this vital message every day to prevent accidents. While almost one in three countries in the world is contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of war, thousands of victims are...
