Our work
Since its creation in 1997, FSD has carried out humanitarian projects in around thirty countries on four continents. Discover our current operations.
FSD deminers carry their equipment to the minefield to begin the day’s operations (Iraq, 2019)
Our current programmes
Afghanistan
FSD has been active in the country since 2001. The organisation has several demining, risk education and mine victim assistance teams.
Central African Republic
Active in the country since 2014, FSD supports the ongoing peace process and conducts targeted development projects.
Chad
Since 2017, FSD supports the Chadian authorities in the development and implementation of a demining strategy. In the country, FSD's experts act in a consortium project in partnership with three other NGOs.
Colombia
In Colombia, FSD advises the OACP-Descontamina Colombia, the national mine action centre, on the implementation of an effective mine action strategy.
Iraq
In Iraq, FSD locates and neutralises improvised mines in areas previously occupied and mined by the Islamic State. It also reinforces the capacities of the national authorities.
Philippines
In the Philippines, in Mindanao island, FSD educates the local population of the risks of explosive ordnance and supports the ongoing peace process through mine action.
Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, FSD acts on two levels: destruction of stockpiles of obsolete weapons and ammunition and remediation of areas contaminated by toxic pollutants.
Ukraine
Between 2015 and 2022, FSD has carried out demining and risk education activities in the Donbas region. In May 2022, the organisation prepares the deployment of demining teams in the region of Chernihiv.