As a humanitarian not-for-profit NGO, FSD is independent, neutral and impartial in all its activities; this is underpinned by the shared core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people in all the work that FSD does and these values are the foundation of FSD’s principles.
These include equality in opportunities for all staff; respect of ethical and cultural practices; promotion of gender sensitive approaches to all our work and projects; protection of vulnerable people from exploitation and harm; sustainable development for long-term impacts with all projects; and protection of the environment.
“I was playing outside with some friends when one of them picked up a piece of metal lying on the floor. Suddenly there was an explosion. We all fell to the ground. I felt like I had been hit in the back. ” Sanita, 11 years old.
Like Sanita, many children walk in areas contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance on a daily basis. Since 1997, FSD has worked tirelessly to locate and eliminate these dangerous legacies of war around the world, and to prevent accidents through awareness campaigns. FSD also remediated sites polluted by toxic waste, and supports peace and development in conflict-affected countries.
Together, we can act. Every donation, no matter how small, helps shape a safer future for those who have already suffered so much.
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