Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining ^{Organizations}

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is a non-profit organization founded in 1998 by the Swiss government. The organization's main goal is to reduce the impact of landmines and other explosive remnants of war. They work with international and regional organizations, national authorities, and NGOs to promote development, save lives, and return land to productive use. The GICHD is committed to the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. They focus on eliminating anti-personnel mines, cluster munitions, and reducing the humanitarian impact of other landmines and explosive remnants of war. The organization is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and has a staff of 60 people.