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We took part in a roundtable discussion organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in cooperation with the Humanitarian Demining Center. The participants discussed key issues related to the development of financial instruments for mine action operators, including funding needs, insurance, certification, and equipment renewal. We are grateful to the organizers and partners for this important initiative and for fostering a constructive dialogue aimed at strengthening the humanitarian demining sector in Ukraine.

The document provides for the consolidation of efforts to clear territories of explosive ordnance, enhance the safety of the local population, and raise awareness about the risks associated with mines and unexploded ordnance. The signing of the memorandum marks an important step toward establishing effective cooperation between public authorities and the civil sector in the field of mine action and safety. Within the framework of this partnership, several projects are expected to be implemented, including information and awareness campaigns, non-technical and technical surveys, and demining operations in the Bucha district.

The Charity Foundation has carried out a non-technical survey (NTS) of 94 hectares of land within the Hostomel settlement territorial community of the Bucha district, Kyiv region. Humanitarian demining specialists conducted the survey to identify potentially hazardous areas that may be contaminated with explosive ordnance. During the work, the team interviewed local residents, analyzed open sources, and conducted a visual inspection of the area. Based on the survey results, several territories were identified that require further technical survey or demining. All activities were carried out in accordance with national standards and with full adherence to safety measures. The collected data will help to plan the next stages of clearing Kyiv region’s territories from explosive hazards more effectively.

The deminers of the Charity Foundation have completed the process of non-technical survey (NTS) of lands in the Ivankiv settlement territorial community (Vyshhorod district, Kyiv region) covering an area of 4,000 hectares.Non-technical survey (NTS) is the first and crucial stage of humanitarian demining.Its results help determine the level of land contamination and form the basis for planning further clearance operations.📍 As a result of the survey, 250 hectares of SHA (Suspected Hazardous Area) were identified, which require further demining.Two teams of specialists (a total of nine deminers) were involved in the work, conducting the survey using modern equipment and in accordance with international humanitarian demining standards.🔰 Recovery begins with demining!