“Bombs to Blooms” Campaign
These bombs won’t harm anyone — quite the opposite. By throwing them, we make a simple yet powerful gesture to raise awareness that landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to kill and maim. This symbolic action highlights the importance of humanitarian mine action in making it possible for life to return after conflict.
Simple and symbolic: our seedballs have been planted, ready to bloom as part of our humanitarian demining awareness campaign.
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Why Seed Bombs?
Every day, children play in areas contaminated by landmines. Farmers work land still hiding explosive remnants of war. In over 60 countries, landmines and explosive ordnance continue to kill, injure, and keep families living in fear. Like the “Bombs to Blooms” campaign, humanitarian mine clearance allows life to return and fields to flourish again.
Our “Bombs to Blooms” campaign is a simple, symbolic way to raise awareness about this often-forgotten reality. Because mine action doesn’t only happen in the field with a metal detector – it also depends on awareness, remembrance, and public engagement.
Get involved: make your own seed bombs, order pre-made ones ready to plant, or contact us to receive awareness-raising materials. Together, let’s sow life where fear once took root.
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How to Participate?
Make your Own Seed Bombs 🧤
Making seed bombs at home is easy, fun, and meaningful. All you need is some soil, clay, and the seeds of your choice. Follow our instructions, share your creations online using the hashtag #FromBombsToBlooms, and help spread the message!
Order seedballs and do good 🎁
Order edible flower seed bombs packaged in a small cotton pouch by our partner Gorilla Gardening. For each purchase, CHF 3 is donated to FSD’s humanitarian demining operations. These edible flowers are perfect for adding a colourful touch to your salads—while supporting a good cause.
CLEARING FIELDS, CULTIVATING HOPE
In Ukraine, millions of hectares of farmland remain contaminated by explosive remnants of war. Ground preparation machines, working with FSD’s deminers, are accelerating clearance — helping farmers return to their fields and communities to grow back stronger.
Videos
🌼 Bombs to Blooms: A Simple Gesture with Impact
Easy to plant, these small balls of soil and seeds are a creative way to raise awareness about the lasting impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war on civilians. Learn how to plant them through this short video and share your blooms on social media using #FromBombsToBlooms.
Curious about the rest of our work? Explore:
- Videos from our field operations
- Media reports featuring FSD
- Series: “Where’s the Mine?”
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