FSD protects civilians from landmines and explosive remnants of war.
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28 years of humanitarian demining
In our new video, Hansjörg Eberle, Director and co-founder of FSD, shares how a citizens’ initiative grew into an international humanitarian organisation. Since 1997, we have continued working to protect people from landmines and other explosive remnants of war, contributing to a safer world.
🛠 WHAT IF YOU WERE A DEMINER?
Step into the boots of an FSD deminer. From arriving on a grassy field suspected of contamination to sweeping your detector and marking a signal, every move must be precise – one mistake could be fatal. Could you handle the pressure? Take our interactive quiz and find out.
Before the detectors start beeping
In Ukraine, FSD surveyors talk to residents, trace the legacy of conflict and map where explosives still hide — all before detectors are used. This first step guides clearance teams to priority areas, opening the way for children to play, farmers to return to their fields and families to rebuild their lives.
For a safer world
Fields once littered with remnants of war now provide food, children can play without fear, and communities are rebuilding—discover our work.
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Can your eyes spot the danger? 👀
Test your ability to identify hidden landmines and explosive threats.
Our operations
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Ukraine
Mine clearance · Explosive ordnance risk education · Capacity building
Iraq
Mine clearance · Explosive ordnance risk education · Capacity building
The Philippines
Non-technical surveys · Explosive ordnance risk education · Capacity building
Afghanistan
Mine clearance
Colombia
Mine victim assistance
Tajikistan
Environmental remediation · Resilience to climate change · Mine clearance · Explosive ordnance risk education
Central African Republic
Disarmament and reintegration · Socio-economic support to communities
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Almost all the videos on our YouTube channel are available with subtitles: to access them, please click on the icon “Subtitles” at the bottom right of the screen.
- Demining operations
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- Series “Deminers answer children’s questions”
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Where is the FSD currently working in Ukraine? What does a mine look like? Answers to your questions, once a month.
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