SOF · RMUDomain 03
Humanitarian Demining
Certified clearance of territory from explosive ordnance in line with international mine action standards. Returning land to people and communities.
What we do
Contamination by explosive ordnance makes land unusable for living, farming and reconstruction. We work in line with the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS): from survey of the territory to handover of cleared land to the community. The priority never changes, it is the safety of people.
Survey and marking
Non technical and technical survey define the boundaries of contaminated areas. Hazardous zones are marked and fenced to protect people before clearance begins.
Land clearance
Detection and safe removal of anti personnel and anti tank mines, unexploded ordnance and other explosive items on land designated for return to the community.
Engineering tasks
Clearing of routes, approaches to critical infrastructure and facilities needed to restore life: for repair of utilities, access for emergency services and the return of people.
Safety education
Informing the population about the risks of explosive ordnance: how to recognise danger, what not to do and where to report it. Particular attention to children and communities near contaminated land.
How we work
- 01
Non technical survey
Collection and analysis of data on the territory: community testimony, history of hostilities, existing reports. This identifies areas likely to be contaminated and sets priorities.
- 02
Technical survey
On site investigation refines the true boundaries of contamination. This allows effort to be focused where the danger actually is and not spent on clean land.
- 03
Clearance
Systematic examination of the plot and safe disposal of items found, carried out by trained specialists under established safety procedures.
- 04
Quality control and handover
Independent quality control confirms that clearance is complete. The land is then formally handed over to the community with documentation, and people can safely return to it.
Contaminated land does not come back to life on its own. Partnership and support for mine action bring closer the day when people can safely set foot on their land.