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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 23h

The Only Way Out shines a light on the #dangers that remain long after the fighting has stopped and why humanitarian #MineAction is essential to making affected communities #safe again. Learn more about the campaign #ClearTheWay: fsd.ch/en/the-only-...

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The Only Way Out: FSD's immersive mined maze

Discover The Only Way Out, FSD's immersive mined maze, inspired by the reality faced by nearly 100 million people living in contaminated areas. Clear the Way.

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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 23h

🧸 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 · 29/09/2026

This is part of a joint @fao.org and @wfp.org #MineAction initiative to support #Ukrainian farmers in frontline regions.

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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 · 24/09/2026

⛑️ For Natalia, FSD's #medic, being prepared for any situations is essential. During #FirstAid training for #deminers, she helps the team prepare to respond quickly and effectively in an #emergency. Watch the video: youtube.com/shorts/4b4fp...

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First-aid training for demining teams?

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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 · 21/09/2026

💡 Maksym knew exactly what to do when he and his friends came across a suspicious item. By following the #safety rules, he helped keep his friends out of #danger. Listen to his story: youtube.com/shorts/MWUda... Project supported by 🇨🇭@swissfa.bsky.social

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Would you know what to do in the face of unexploded ordnance?

YouTube video by FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage)

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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

🌡️ Intense #heat has swept across the Northern Hemisphere this summer, and #Iraq is no exception. But #MineClearance cannot wait. Hear from Asmaa, #Demining Team Leader, and Shaima, #Medic, as they explain how they adapt their days in the field. 📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoqp...

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45°C in Iraq: how demining keeps on going

YouTube video by FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage)

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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 · 11/09/2026

🚫 Our new article explores the history and significance of the #OttawaConvention, what it prohibits, and why it remains an important mechanism for protecting #civilians from the dangers of #landmines. 👉 Read the article: fsd.ch/en/are-landm...

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The Ottawa Convention: The Landmine Ban Treaty Explained

Are landmines illegal? Learn what the Ottawa Convention bans, why it matters, and the challenges it faces today.

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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 09/09/2026

✅ A second UCHP #demining team trained by FSD is now fully operational in the #Kharkiv region. What does this transfer of knowledge look like in practice? And what has UCHP already achieved since the project began in 2025? Read our latest newsletter: fsd.ch/en/mine-clea...

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Mine Clearance in Ukraine: Building Local Demining Capacity

FSD supports mine clearance in Ukraine by training UCHP demining teams to safely clear contaminated land and build sustainable local capacity.

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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 09/09/2026

At least 1,063 people were killed or injured by #ClusterMunitions in 2025, the vast majority #civilians. The 2026 Monitor looks at casualties, victim assistance and clearance. FSD contributed to the research and works to #clear affected land. Learn more: www.mineactionreview.org

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Reporting on Clearance of Mines & Cluster Munition Remnants | Mine Action Review

Mine Action Review monitors the of global efforts to survey and clear landmines and cluster munitions remnants.

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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

Kostiantyn knows how real the danger is. In 2022, his team was marking a boundary when a local woman triggered an #explosive device after her bicycle hit a tripwire. Today, FSD teams are clearing these contaminated forest areas in #Chernihiv Oblast to make the forest safe again.

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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

We remember his courage, commitment and contribution to protecting communities from explosive ordnance, and keep in our minds all deminers worldwide who have lost their lives trying to protect others from the dangers of war.

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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 · 01/09/2026

FSD is proud to be featured in @protectngo.bsky.social's new publication 'Cybersecurity for NGOs: Attack Prevention and Threat Response'. We shared our experience on how #NGOs can approach #CyberSecurity in practice. 📖 Learn more about the book: protect.ngo/resources/re...

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Cybersecurity for NGOs: Attack Prevention and Threat Response | Protect.ngo

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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 01/09/2026

“We quickly learned that #CyberSecurity in an #NGO cannot be treated only as a technical problem. Tools are important, but they are never enough on their own; governance, people, and organizational culture are crucial.” – Gabriel Anthony Lopre, FSD IT Lead Deputy.

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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

🔥 Wildfires across Europe have exposed unexploded ordnance from WWI and WWII, creating additional risks for firefighters and emergency services. A reminder of why deming after conflicts matters, even decades later. 🔗 Full article: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

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Europe's wildfires unveil deadly new threat - bombs from WWI and WWII

Droughts across Europe have also been churning up military vehicles and weapons from the era, with shrinking rivers revealing German warships, a Wehrmacht motorbike, and a bomb. #EuropeNews

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FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd.ch · 24/08/2026

🎈 Balloons are used to help #children recognise what an #explosive item might look like. ✋ Children also learn the Tagalog phrase “Huwag hawakan, Huwag lapitan”: “Do not touch, do not approach” — together with a hand signal to help them remember how to stay #safe. Project supported by 🇦🇺 DFAT.

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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

The campaign aims to shine a light on the lasting threat posed by #landmines and #explosive remnants of war, which continue to affect around 100 million people around the world long after conflicts end. Learn more about the campaign and be part of it: fsd.ch/en/the-only-...

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The Only Way Out: FSD's immersive mined maze

Discover The Only Way Out, FSD's immersive mined maze, inspired by the reality faced by nearly 100 million people living in contaminated areas. Clear the Way.

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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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