Non-governmental Organization Ukrainian Center for Humanitarian Protection(UCHP) was founded in 2017. Since 2024, we have been certified as a national mine action operator, working actively to enhance the safety of communities affected by armed conflict. Our key areas of work include mine action, awareness-raising, advocacy, and support for vulnerable groups.
Our mission
To ensure the safety, protection of life, health, and dignity of civilians by providing mine risk education and implementing humanitarian demining.
We believe that every Ukrainian has the right to safe land under their feet.
We believe that every Ukrainian has the right to safe land under their feet.
Every day, we bring a safer future closer
What we do
Awareness
We inform communities about the risks associated with mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).
Training
We train children, adolescents, adults, and internally displaced persons in safe behavior practices.
Mine Action
We conduct a non-technical and technical survey. Manual humanitarian demining operations will commence soon.
Partnership
We strengthen the capacity of communities to address mine risks through training, engagement, and collaborations.
Each number represents lives protected
Our impact
167
outreach events conducted
Since 2022
4300
people reached
Adults and children who received essential mine safety information
Partnership with FSD: “Reducing the Risks of Explosive Hazards for Civilians in Ukraine”
Our projects
About the project
A trilateral capacity development initiative in the field of humanitarian demining, funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented jointly with Fondation Suisse de déminage (FSD). UCHP became the first Ukrainian organization selected by FSD for this format of cooperation.
Goal
To reduce risks to civilians, increase awareness of mine hazards, and establish the foundation for future demining operations.
Key Areas of Activity:
Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE)
Awareness sessions in schools, healthcare institutions, and IDP centers
432 sessions planned for 2025, including 108 specifically for children
Non-Technical Survey (NTS)
Collection of information on potentially hazardous areas
Threat assessment and prioritization for clearance
Technical Capacity Development
Preparation for the technical survey and demining
Compliance with DSTU 8820 and IMAS standards
Advocacy for Affected Communities
International Partnership
Strategic cooperation between FSD and UCHP
Support in new program development, team training, and implementation of international quality standards
Certificate of Conformity No. 113 dated 07.06.2024, issued by the Mine Action Process Certification Authority “Military Unit A2641” of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Certificate of Conformity No. 113 dated 07.06.2024, issued by the Mine Action Process Certification Authority “Military Unit A2641” of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Primary data collection on potentially hazardous areas to assess threat levels and determine clearance priorities. This is the first step in the humanitarian demining cycle.
Primary data collection on potentially hazardous areas to assess threat levels and determine clearance priorities. This is the first step in the humanitarian demining cycle.