Mission
SMAN provides a shared platform to strengthen Switzerland’s role as a global centre of expertise in mine action.
By combining decades of operational experience, innovation, and technical knowledge, the network aims to enhance collaboration, exchange best practices, and improve support to communities affected by mines and explosive remnants of war.
Mission
SMAN provides a shared platform to strengthen Switzerland’s role as a global centre of expertise in mine action.
By combining decades of operational experience, innovation, and technical knowledge, the network aims to enhance collaboration, exchange best practices, and improve support to communities affected by mines and explosive remnants of war.
Challenge
The global challenge
Decades after conflicts end, explosive remnants of war continue to endanger lives and limit development.
Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) is not only about removing mines; it is about restoring safety, dignity, and opportunity. Every cleared field becomes a symbol of renewal and resilience.
Challenge
The global challenge
Decades after conflicts end, explosive remnants of war continue to endanger lives and limit development.
Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) is not only about removing mines; it is about restoring safety, dignity, and opportunity. Every cleared field becomes a symbol of renewal and resilience.
Threat
The global mine crisis
Landmines and unexploded ordnance threaten millions of lives worldwide. These silent killers turn peaceful landscapes into deadly minefields.
Global impact
Over 60 countries remain contaminated with explosive remnants of war.
Humanitarian response
Clearing these weapons restores land, saves lives, and rebuilds communities.
Threat
The global mine crisis
Landmines and unexploded ordnance threaten millions of lives worldwide. These silent killers turn peaceful landscapes into deadly minefields.
Global impact
Over 60 countries remain contaminated with explosive remnants of war.
Humanitarian response
Clearing these weapons restores land, saves lives, and rebuilds communities.
Legacy
The Swiss legacy in mine action
Switzerland has been at the forefront of HMA – combining humanitarian tradition, innovation, and neutrality. Swiss actors such as GICHD, FSD, GCS, Digger, APOPO, WOM, and others have contributed technology, expertise, and leadership across the world. Yet, this collective strength often remains invisible.
Technical expertise
Innovative Swiss technologies transform demining operations worldwide.
Global partnerships
Connecting cutting-edge research with humanitarian action.
Legacy
The Swiss legacy in mine action
Switzerland has been at the forefront of HMA – combining humanitarian tradition, innovation, and neutrality.
Swiss actors such as GICHD, FSD, GCS, Digger, APOPO, WOM, and others have contributed technology, expertise, and leadership across the world. Yet, this collective strength often remains invisible.
Technical expertise
Innovative Swiss technologies transform demining operations worldwide.
Global partnerships
Connecting cutting-edge research with humanitarian action.
Purpose
Together we are stronger
SMAN was established in September 25 to unite Swiss HMA stakeholders.
It is not an implementing NGO but a network. A hub for coordination, cooperation, and knowledge exchange.
The Goal: To amplify Swiss impact and reinforce its humanitarian identity in mine action.
Collaboration
Sharing knowledge, resources, and strategies to address global challenges.
Shared mission
United in our commitment to clearing explosive remnants and saving lives.
Purpose
Together we are stronger
SMAN was established in September 25 to unite Swiss HMA stakeholders.
It is not an implementing NGO but a network. A hub for coordination, cooperation, and knowledge exchange.
The Goal: To amplify Swiss impact and reinforce its humanitarian identity in mine action.
Collaboration
Sharing knowledge, resources, and strategies to address global challenges.
Shared mission
United in our commitment to clearing explosive remnants and saving lives.
Members
United by common purpose
Foster cooperation among stakeholders in Swiss HMA.
Raise awareness in Switzerland of HMA as a global challenge.
Promote Swiss expertise and reinforce Swiss identity in HMA.
Facilitate global HMA projects through partnerships.
SMAN connects actors, ideas, and opportunities. Through dialogue, coordination, and advocacy, it builds bridges between NGOs, technology providers, academia, private sector and government.
Our approach:
CONNECT
COORDINATE
COMMUNICATE
CATALYZE
Members
United by common purpose
Foster cooperation among stakeholders in Swiss HMA.
Raise awareness in Switzerland of HMA as a global challenge.
Promote Swiss expertise and reinforce Swiss identity in HMA.
Facilitate global HMA projects through partnerships.
SMAN connects actors, ideas, and opportunities. Through dialogue, coordination, and advocacy, it builds bridges between NGOs, technology providers, academia, private sector and government.
Our approach:
CONNECT
COORDINATE
COMMUNICATE
CATALYZE
This website is continuously evolving.
This website is continuously evolving.
Content will be added and refined over time.
Content will be added and refined over time.
Address
Swiss Mine Action Network (SMAN)
Avenue Giuseppe-MoZa 14b
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
Contact
info@sman.ch
© 2025 Swiss Mine Action Network | All rights reserved
Address
Swiss Mine Action Network
Avenue Giuseppe-MoZa 14b
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
Contact
info@sman.ch
© 2025 Swiss Mine Action Network | All rights reserved