{"id":1215,"date":"2025-07-01T14:37:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawai.li\/fsd\/a-propos\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:42:20","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fsd.ch\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FSD is committed to a world free from landmines and other remnants of war, where women, men and children can live in safety, reclaim their land and livelihoods, and contribute to peaceful, resilient and sustainable societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FSD protects communities affected by armed conflict and helps them regain the possibility to live in safety and dignity. Humanitarian demining is often the first step: clearing explosive devices, raising community awareness and supporting accident survivors. However our commitment goes further. FSD also contributes to peacebuilding, supports vulnerable populations, assists in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of affected areas, and promotes livelihoods and local skills development, while strengthening food security and resilience to climate change. Through these efforts, FSD helps transform territories scarred by war or instability into safe, stable and hopeful places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Humanity<\/h3>\n

Our primary goal is to save lives and relieve suffering wherever it occurs.<\/p>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Impartiality<\/h3>\n

We implement our actions based on needs, giving priority to the most urgent, without discrimination.<\/p>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Neutrality<\/h3>\n

We do not take sides in armed conflicts or political or ideological controversies in a State.<\/p>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Independence<\/h3>\n

As much as possible, we carry out our actions independently of any political, economic or military agenda.<\/p>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Preservation of the environment<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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To guarantee minimal impact on our planet, we develop our projects in accordance with our environmental policy. We strive to reduce our carbon emissions and follow the 3Rs strategy (reduce, reuse, recycle).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Finding innovative solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We invest in research and development to provide the most effective assistance to our beneficiaries, including through the use of new technologies in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Maintaining a close link with the communities<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We have a continuing dialogue with local communities and adapt our activities according to the contexts and cultures in which we operate. This is to optimise our efforts to meet the communities\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Creating local opportunities<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In each of our projects, we recruit and train our staff locally to promote employment, especially in post-conflict areas, where the economy has been devastated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Transparency & accountability<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We follow strict rules to ensure full financial transparency, and apply the same rigorous standards in our reporting on our humanitarian activities to our donors, beneficiaries and the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To promote diversity, we comply with our gender, diversity and inclusion policies, both in the implementation of our programmes and in human resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FSD group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The FSD Group is made up of three complementary entities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FSD (FONDATION SUISSE DE D\u00c9MINAGE)<\/h3>\n

Founded in 1997, FSD is a humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland. Established as a Swiss law foundation, it oversees the activities of Crosstech SA and FSD France, while also ensuring the financial consolidation of the entire group.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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CROSSTECH S.A.<\/h3>\n

Crosstech S.A. is the commercial subsidiary of the FSD group, a Swiss corporation fully owned and controlled by FSD. Established in 2007, it provides demining services to companies operating in areas potentially contaminated by explosive devices.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n About \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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ASSOCIATION FSD FRANCE<\/h3>\n

In 2005, FSD established FSD France to enhance its humanitarian impact. Registered as a French non-profit association, FSD France plays a key role in implementing FSD\u2019s projects, including those funded by the European Union.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n About \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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FSD’s Mine Action Programme in Ukraine<\/h3>\n

Complete Ukraine brochure (March 2026) \u2013 PDF Our ongoing operations \u2013 March 2026 As of March 2026, more than 450…<\/p>\n

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Interview with Olivier Shu \u2013 La Ligne de c\u0153ur (RTS La Premi\u00e8re)<\/h3>\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Listen now \u00a9 Interview broadcast on RTS La Premi\u00e8re, in the programme La Ligne de c\u0153ur About Olivier A demining expert…<\/p>\n

\n Landmines and explosive remnants<\/span>\n Machines, drones and technology<\/span>\n Humanitarian demining<\/span>\n Non cat\u00e9goris\u00e9<\/span>\n Ukraine<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Mindanao: A New Operational Centre Enabling a Rapid Response to Explosive Risks<\/h3>\n

Until recently, many residents were reluctant to report the presence of these items, due to fear, mistrust, or a lack…<\/p>\n

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