The HALO Trust

Making heritage sites safe for posterity

From Syria to Cambodia HALO's work protecting outstanding cultural sites allows them to be preserved and contribute to the economic development of countries recovering from conflict
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Our mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict.

What we do

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Clearing landmines and explosives

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Teaching people to stay safe

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Managing weapons and ammunition

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Empowering women

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A rock painted with a skull and crossbones lies on the ground near explosive contamination in Syria

HALO in The National UAE

Defence and aid are two sides of the same coin

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HALO on Al Jazeera

HALO's James Cowan on the response to modern conflict

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Latest Halo News

Boy squatting next to cluster munitions in Afghanistan
​One in five Afghans at risk of landmines and explosives Read more
Lord Jonathan Evans, Chair of The HALO Trust
Britain must lead on the field of peace by Lord Evans of Weardale Read more
Nour Mari, From HALO Syria, Marks The Location Of A Unexploded Projectile
Germany announces €5M support for HALO Syria Read more
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Reclaiming roots: Clearing farmland for prosperity Read more
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