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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage)

@fsd.ch
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For 25+ years, FSD has worked to protect civilians from landmines and explosive remnants of war. As a #Swiss #NGO, we support affected communities through #humanitarian #MineAction, and environmental and #peace support projects. ➡️ linktr.ee/fsd.ch

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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 02/10/2026
🧸 This anti-tank #missile was found unexploded near a pastoral path in north-eastern #Afghanistan in 2019. Some #explosive items can look like ordinary objects. In areas affected by conflict, recognising the #danger can be a matter of life and death.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 01/10/2026
🚧 FSD’s #RubbleClearance team in #Ukraine continues working at destruction sites, using heavy machinery to clear debris and prepare areas for safe access and #reconstruction.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 30/09/2026
#Ukraine’s reconstruction needs are vast. Yet contractors cannot safely begin work on sites where #explosive ordnance may be buried beneath rubble. Clearing these hazards therefore needs to be considered as an integral part of the #reconstruction process.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 30/09/2026
"Our aim is to make #MineAction the first stage of #reconstruction, not a separate job," explained Angela De Santis, FSD Deputy Head of Operations, during the 'Survey and Clearance in Urban Areas – Case Studies' panel at @thegichd.bsky.social #Innovation Session. 📷: © GICHD/Antoine Tardy
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 29/09/2026
"Previously, we had to call in the State Emergency Service or the police. Now, we have a complete closed-loop cycle: from survey & the decision to clear an area, to the detection, identification, & disposal of #explosive ordnance," says Serhiy Kolobylin, FSD Operations Officer.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 29/09/2026
💥 After months of training and preparation, FSD's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (#EOD) team successfully carried out its first operational task in #Ukraine. During a #clearance operation, the team safely disposed of an anti-tank shaped-charge round discovered by FSD #deminers.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 28/09/2026
A second visit took place in a presentation format for representatives from @bmeia.gv.at and the Austrian Development Agency. During the meeting, FSD presented the progress of #MineAction activities of the project, highlighting key #achievements and current results.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 28/09/2026
Recently, representatives of our long-standing #partner, the @wfp.org, visited several sites in the #Kharkiv region where FSD teams are clearing #agricultural land. The guests observed the teams working in the field and learned more about the sites and the farmers.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 23/09/2026
In total, 47 plots were #released through this survey process. Previously used to grow grain and oilseed #crops, the fields can now be cultivated again, allowing machinery to return and supporting local #livelihoods.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 23/09/2026
🌾 21 million m² of #agricultural land released in Ukraine’s Sumy region FSD’s #NTS team assessed land considered potentially contaminated by explosive ordnance. Through field visits, interviews & evidence gathering, they identified areas that could be released without demining.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 22/09/2026
Accurate, consistent and complete information helps the Operations Centre prioritise reported #explosive hazards and process them efficiently. By strengthening the Centre’s #capacity, FSD is helping support faster responses and #safer communities across #Mindanao.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 22/09/2026
📊 As part of FSD’s ongoing support to the Operations Centre for #Explosive Hazard Management and Response in #Mindanao, Philippines, a newly contracted database operator has received specialised Excel #training from FSD. Project supported by 🇦🇺 DFAT.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 21/09/2026
🕊️ On this #InternationalDayofPeace, we remember that #peace also means rebuilding trust and helping #communities move forward safely. In Mindanao, FSD reduces explosive risks while bringing former parties to the conflict together around a shared goal: making communities safer.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 18/09/2026
✅ Since the beginning of the year, FSD’s #demining teams have cleared over 2 million m² in the #Kharkiv region. Hundreds of #UXO have been removed, helping communities safely access their homes and fields, work and move freely again. Project supported by: @swissfa.bsky.social and @wfp.org @fao.org
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 18/09/2026
🍱 This antipersonnel #mine was found in #Tajikistan in 2023. Nicknamed the “black widow”, it is designed to detonate when pressure is applied to its pressure plate. For people living in #contaminated areas, an ordinary day can involve #risks that most of us never have to think about.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 16/09/2026
🦺 As rehabilitation work on the Bouar–Bocaranga road in the #CentralAfricanRepublic continues, FSD recently delivered #RiskEducation to 175 road and maintenance workers, teaching them to recognise potential #explosive hazards and how to react #safely.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 15/09/2026
FSD’s Head of Operations, Matt Wilson, is attending the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions #CCM3RC in Lao PDR this week. From testimonies of people affected by #ClusterMunitions to discussions on contamination, the meetings highlight their lasting human impact.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 14/09/2026
🐕 #MineDetectionDogs play an important role in humanitarian #MineAction. They support technical survey and clearance activities by identifying contaminated areas. When conditions allow, #dogs can search large areas #faster than the time needed for survey or manual clearance.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 14/09/2026
⚽ This #submunition was found in a rice field in #Laos in 2011. It is nicknamed the 'Guava bomb' because of its shape and green colour. For people living in areas affected by #explosive remnants of war, #danger can lurk in the places where they live, work and play.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 08/09/2026
🚩 FSD’s all-women #demining team in #Iraq has cleared 252,322 m² of land since February, destroying 305 #IEDs and two #UXOs. This #milestone reflects the dedication and expertise of our #deminers, who continue working tirelessly to clear contaminated land. Project supported by État de Genève.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 07/09/2026
🌲 “The #forest has become a dangerous place, there could still be #landmines,” explains forester Kostiantyn Kolomiiets. He has worked in #forestry for nearly a decade and remembers the forest being a quiet place — home to roe deer, foxes, hares and even the occasional deer.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 07/09/2026
It was a pleasure to have our FSD Board together in Geneva today. We’re fortunate to have such engaged Board members bringing their perspectives, experience and expertise to FSD. Thank you all for your time, energy and continued commitment to FSD and its mission!
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 04/09/2026
In memory of Brandon Pinson Today, we remember our colleague Brandon Pinson, who lost his life in Iraq in September 2019 while clearing an improvised mine. Seven years on, our thoughts are with Brandon’s family, friends and former colleagues.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 02/09/2026
⚡ JOB OFFER ⚡ We are seeking a Communications Assistant to join our team in Geneva, Switzerland! The full job offer and application details are available at: fsd.ch/en/about-us/... #Geneva #Jobs #JobOffer #MineAction #Communications
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 02/09/2026
💥 Peter Smethers, FSD #EOD expert in #Iraq, safely neutralised three improvised explosive devices ( #IEDs ) discovered by his #demining team during a clearance operation. The ground was hard and the temperatures reached 44°C, making the work very demanding. Supported by @etatdegeneve.bsky.social.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 31/08/2026
💪 Driven by a desire to protect people and contribute to their communities, these #women chose to become #deminers for FSD in #Iraq. Their skills, #expertise and dedication are helping clear #explosive hazards. Meet the women making land safer. Project supported by @etatdegeneve.bsky.social.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 28/08/2026
Peter Smethers, FSD Country Director for #Iraq, met with Ehsan Jafaar Ahmad, Director General of the Directorate for #MineAction. They discuss achievements to date, progress on the current project with FSD’s all-women #demining team, and opportunities for future #collaboration.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 26/08/2026
🐾 Today, on #InternationalDogDay, we celebrate our four-legged colleagues! For around a year, FSD’s #WorkingDogs have been supporting our #demining operations in #Ukraine, helping our teams identify areas that may be contaminated by explosive hazards. Supported by🇨🇭@swissfa.bsky.social.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 24/08/2026
How can #children be taught about #explosive hazards without frightening them and in a way they’ll remember? In #Mindanao, Philippines, FSD’s #RiskEducation team uses simple, engaging methods to help children understand the risks and know how to stay #safe. 🎈✋
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 21/08/2026
Matt Wilson, FSD Head of Operations, and Michael Pfister, FSD Global Operations Coordinator, joined the “Meet Our Ambassadors” #networking event held by Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland in Bern. FSD had the opportunity to exchange with ambassadors and engage in insightful discussions.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 20/08/2026
"When a ceasefire is announced, we start talking about #reconstruction and the #future. And that is a good thing. But the end of the fighting doesn't necessarily mean the end of the #danger," explained FSD Director Hansjörg Eberle at the press conference for 'The Only Way Out'.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 19/08/2026
💙 Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour the memory of the #humanitarian workers who lost their lives while helping others, and we call for greater #support and #protection for everyone who works in this field. #ActForHumanity #WHD2026 #HumanitarianWork #HumanitarianDemining
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 18/08/2026
📝 As part of a new project supported by the PATRIP Foundation, FSD, in collaboration with the OSCE Programme Offices in Bishkek and Dushanbe, held a training in Dushanbe for members of the #Kyrgyz Border Service to strengthen their #capacity in managing #explosive risks in border regions.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 17/08/2026
🌡️ Working in extreme #heat requires safety measures to ensure everyone's wellbeing — starting early, taking regular breaks, staying hydrated, and suspending field operations when temperatures reach 47°C. Despite these challenges, FSD #deminers continue clearing landmines and #UXOs.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 17/08/2026
"During the #summer months, temperatures in our operational areas range from 45°C to 49°C. We adapt to these extreme conditions by starting work early, drinking plenty of fluids and taking regular rest breaks," explains Hanan Hussein, FSD #deminer in #Iraq. Supported by @etatdegeneve.bsky.social.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 14/08/2026
🐾 "Now both the handlers and the #dogs have gained much more experience. A lot has changed," says Andrii Shcherbak, Team Leader of FSD's #MineDetectionDogs team in #Ukraine. Project supported by 🇨🇭 @swissfa.bsky.social.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 14/08/2026
After completing their training last year, FSD's dog handlers and #MineDetectionDogs are now working in #Kharkiv Region to help identify areas contaminated by explosive ordnance. Over time, each handler and #WorkingDog builds a close #partnership based on trust and consistency.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 13/08/2026
🛣️ FSD teams continue rehabilitating the Bouar–Bocaranga road in #CAR. The work includes strengthening #engineering structures, extracting laterite for construction, and resurfacing the #road. So far, rehabilitation has reached 20% overall completion. Project supported by 🇪🇺 @ec.europa.eu.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 12/08/2026
🌾 This year, FSD in partnership with @wfp.org & @fao.org have cleared 14 plots in the #Kharkiv region, covering more than 1 million square metres. After careful inspection by the State Emergency Service of #Ukraine, the #agricultural fields and household plots are safe for local communities to use.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 11/08/2026
🌳 In #Ukraine, #forests provide mushrooms, firewood & other #resources for communities. But they can become dangerous when contaminated by remnants of war. FSD teams clear these areas, raise awareness & promote #safe behaviour among local communities. Supported by 🇺🇸 @state-department.bsky.social.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 07/08/2026
#EOD equipment: 🔹Exploders provide controlled initiation signals for the demolition 🔹Firing cable reels connect the firing point to the demolition 🔹Digital ohmmeters verify the electrical continuity of firing cables 🔹Specialised transport boxes to move detonators & explosives
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 07/08/2026
💥 Once excavated, how is an #explosive item destroyed? After FSD #deminers in #Chernihiv find and safely excavate up to a suspected explosive item, an explosive ordnance disposal (#EOD) team member assesses it and determines the safest method of disposal.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 06/08/2026
🎮 In the #Kharkiv region, FSD teams use a remote-controlled machine for mechanical #demining and ground preparation in contaminated areas, especially large fields. It helps reduce risks to #deminers and complements manual #clearance operations. Project supported by 🇨🇭 @swissfa.bsky.social.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 05/08/2026
✅ 119,699 m² of land made safe in #Chernihiv Oblast. This year, FSD teams have cleared 7 areas #contaminated by explosive ordnance. Agricultural land, residential plots and forests have passed external quality control and been released for #safe use. Supported by 🇺🇸 @state-department.bsky.social.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 31/07/2026
🛠️ In Kharkiv, #Ukraine, FSD #deminers use different detection #equipment for battle area clearance, depending on the terrain and contamination. From standard #MetalDetectors to large-loop detectors for deeply buried objects, and specialised ones for challenging vegetation.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 29/07/2026
👣 Hundreds of people stepped into the maze. For millions, there is no way out. The maze was temporary. The danger of #landmines and explosive remnants of #war is not. Learn more: fsd.ch/en/the-only-... #ClearTheWay
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 27/07/2026
🐄 Working with ACPEF and GDAP, FSD has helped identify #transhumance corridors and #livestock resting areas through discussions with herders and community representatives. By promoting dialogue, the project helps to build safer, more resilient communities in #CAR.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 24/07/2026
✅ As part of an FSD-led capacity-building programme, a new UCHP #demining team has completed #training and assessments. With two teams now operational, UCHP can work in more locations and respond faster to #community needs. Together, they #cleared almost 45,000 m² in June.
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 22/07/2026
🏘️ The victims of landmines are not strangers. They are #families, friends and neighbours. Humanitarian #MineAction helps people return home and move #safely through their own neighbourhoods again. Learn more about "The Only Way Out": fsd.ch/en/the-only-... #ClearTheWay
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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 21/07/2026
🏗️ FSD's #RubbleRemoval team is clearing debris from a damaged car repair workshop in #Chernihiv. Removing rubble allows businesses to start rebuilding, return to work, and support local livelihoods — an important step towards #recovery. Project supported by 🇺🇸 @state-department.bsky.social.
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