Philippines

FSD implements surveys in localities suspected to be contaminated by unexploded ordnance or improvised mines. Such improvised devices have become increasingly common and replicated technologies found in Iraq or in Syria. When the presence of explosive ordnance is confirmed, FSD helps the Philippine armed forces intervene to neutralise the explosive hazard.

Additionally, FSD surveys mine accidents and stores the information it collects in a data base used in developing an efficient demining strategy.

FSD assumes the role of a national mine action centre in the Bangsamoro autonomous region, providing advice and technical assistance to the local authorities to help them plan and prioritise demining operations.

Additionally, FSD coordinates mine victim assistance activities through the International Committee of the Red Cross, whenever possible. 

Ultimately the project aims to help the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao acquire its own mine action centre to coordinate the work of the different demining organisations in the region. FSD will be entrusted with the mission of passing the torch to the new entity, in partnership with the Philippine Campaign to Ban Landmines, a local non-governmental organisation.