Latest news on our weapons and ammunition disposal and remediation programme in Tajikistan.
Armed conflicts not only leave an indelible mark on the lives of millions of people, but also devastate the environment, wildlife and biodiversity. Years after the fighting, mines and explosive remnants of war continue to contaminate the soil, affecting farmland,...
Iskandarova Zebonisso comes from the district of Rudaki, in Western Tajikistan. A few years ago, the 31-year-old woman was working in a nursery school. Today, she locates mines and explosive remnants of war in the south of the country, along the Afghan border. As a...
In the past 10 years, drone technology has developed dramatically and their use has widened. From ambulance drones, to window cleaning drones and sushi delivering-drones, these flying robots seem to be able to do almost anything. Could drones even replace deminers in...
Old stocks of pesticides have leached into soils and rivers and threaten the health of Tajiks. FSD has made good progress in clearing the polluted land from the village of Oykamar, one of the most contaminated locations. An awareness campaign was also carried out...
FSD has been active in Central Asia since 2003, especially in Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We have undertaken a range of activities, including mine clearance, destruction of weapons and ammunition stockpiles and environmental impact studies to assess levels...
