Swiss Foundation for Mine Action

What Swiss Foundation for Mine Action does

The Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD - Fondation suisse de déminage) is a Geneva-headquartered nonprofit foundation established in 1997 that delivers humanitarian demining and post-conflict community rehabilitation services across four continents. Its operations span seven+ active countries including Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Tajikistan, the Philippines, and the Central African Republic, with 450+ staff deployed in Ukraine alone. Since inception, FSD reports clearing 474 square kilometers of land, neutralizing 1.4 million mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), and sensitizing 3.5 million people to explosive hazards.

The organization's service offering is organized around four pillars: (1) Humanitarian Demining Services combining manual clearance, mechanical demining equipment, and mine detection dog teams; (2) Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) targeting children and at-risk communities; (3) Victim Assistance Programs including rehabilitation, vocational training, and income-generating activities such as apiculture; and (4) Land Rehabilitation supporting return to agriculture, housing, and infrastructure. Complementary offerings include 'The Only Way Out,' an immersive public installation, and partnerships with ICRC and GGL Austria for victim support. The organization holds ISO 9001 quality management and ZEWO nonprofit certifications and is GDPR- and PCI DSS-compliant.

FSD's business model is donation-funded across five revenue streams: private individual donations, corporate partnerships, Swiss cantonal/communal public-sector funding, foundation and trust grants, and legacy/bequest giving. The organization accepts donations via two integrated platforms (RaiseNow and Donorbox) supporting credit cards, TWINT, PostFinance, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and QR-code bank transfers. Pricing is non-applicable as all services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. FSD operates as a group of three entities: the foundation itself, wholly-owned subsidiary Crosstech S.A., and Association FSD France.

Name

Swiss Foundation for Mine Action

Legal name

FSD - Fondation suisse de déminage

Website

https://fsd.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD) is a Geneva-based nonprofit founded in 1997 that provides humanitarian demining, risk education, mine detection dog teams, and victim assistance to conflict-affected communities across four continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Individual donors contribute through online platforms, direct mail, and regular giving programs. The organization maintains relationships with private donors through newsletters and impact reporting.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Companies support FSD through donations, sponsorship of specific projects, and cause-related marketing initiatives.
3. Public Sector Funding: Swiss cantons, communes, and government bodies provide funding and support for humanitarian demining operations.
4. Foundation and Trust Grants: Philanthropic foundations and trusts provide programmatic funding for specific demining and community development projects.
5. Legacies and Bequests: Individuals include FSD in their wills and estate planning, providing long-term sustainable funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD) is a nonprofit foundation headquartered in Geneva that delivers humanitarian mine action services in conflict-affected countries. Its core activities include non-technical and technical surveys, manual and mechanical mine clearance, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), battle area clearance, mine risk education for affected communities, and assistance to victims of mines and explosive remnants of war.

Product overview

FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) is a humanitarian demining organization, not a technology product company. Its 'offerings' are humanitarian services organized around four core pillars: (1) Humanitarian Demining Services for clearing landmines and explosive remnants of war; (2) Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) for community prevention; (3) Mine Detection Dogs for accelerated land clearance; and (4) Victim Assistance Programs including rehabilitation and livelihood support. These services operate across four continents (Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Tajikistan, CAR, Philippines, Colombia) with over 450 staff in Ukraine alone. The organization also runs 'The Only Way Out' immersive experience for public awareness. Since 1997, FSD has cleared 474+ square kilometers, neutralized 1.4 million mines/explosive remnants, and sensitized 3.5 million people to explosive hazards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Non-technical and technical minefield survey

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• RaiseNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline donation collection platform partner enabling FSD to accept donations via credit cards (Stripe, SIX), PostFinance, TWINT, PayPal, and QR code bank transfers with PCI DSS compliant payment processing.
• DonorboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdditional online donation platform providing alternative payment methods including credit cards, Apple Pay, ACH and SEPA bank transfers, Google Pay, and PayPal for donor convenience.
• GGL AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported victim assistance programs including apiculture (beekeeping) projects for mine victims, providing 900 euros for equipment and training to enable livelihood recovery.
• Crosstech S.A.coreOthersSubsidiary company within the FSD Group alongside Association FSD France, part of the organizational structure of the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action.
• Association FSD FrancecoreOthersAssociated entity within the FSD Group operating in France, part of the organizational structure of the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as provider of prosthetic limbs to mine victims supported by FSD programs in Afghanistan, demonstrating coordination in victim assistance efforts.
• MailChimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform used for monthly newsletters and donor communications, with data processing compliant with GDPR and Swiss data protection standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fsd-ch

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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