WHAT WE DO
We create safe and secure environments in war torn communities by clearing landmines, managing stockpiles of weapons and destroying unexploded ordnance.
War leaves countries for dead. It is painful enough for those who have lost everything, without finding that they cannot return home because the land is unsafe.
Humanitarian relief helps in the immediate aftermath, but once the story has left the headlines there is a gap in the recovery process where communities are being forgotten. Families cannot rebuild their lives until they can return home and farm their land. Development cannot begin until there is safety, security and confidence to support infrastructure, or to plan for essential buildings like homes, hospitals, schools and businesses.
In short, we help some of the world’s most vulnerable communities get back on their feet.
Find Out MoreTHE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE
Paving a safe road to prosperity in Somaliland
In Ceel Bardaale, Somaliland, landmines were laid on the only road between two towns during the country's civil war, hindering access for farmers and traders.
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Making the river safe for Oksana
In Eastern Ukraine, HALO has made a riverbank contaminated by trip-wires and landmines close to Oksana Semigon's village a humanitarian priority.
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Providing safer steps for water access
Most households in Kapfudza rely on boreholes for clean water, and villagers must pass near or through minefields in order to access water sources.
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HALO HQ Open Day
08/06/2017 The HALO Trust is to hold an Open Day at its headquarters in Carronbridge, Dumfries & Galloway on Monday 26 June from 9:30am to 2:00pm.
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British, U.S. and Dutch Visit to Surif minefield in West Bank
16/05/2017 The British, U.S. and Dutch Heads of Mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah visited Surif today to see the success of a joint mine clearance project.
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HALO briefs King Abdullah II of Jordan
10/05/2017 HALO's CEO James Cowan briefs King Abdullah II of Jordan on the humanitarian impact of mines across the Middle East.
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Archbishop Welby visits the Baptism Site
09/05/2017 Archbishop of Canterbury lends personal support to HALO's project to remove landmines at the site of Christ's Baptism.
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