“I always had self-belief, that I could achieve something in life, but what I was missing was the opportunity. I got that opportunity with HALO.”

“When I first joined HALO I was shy to work among so many men but I also felt encouraged because HALO believes in equality and treats men and women the same.”

“I call on our women and girls to come and do this work. If you come, you’ll be convinced and won’t regret it!”

“People think my job is something that only men should do, but when I explain to them that I love my job and I love that I am doing something good for my country, then they understand better.”

“Thanks to my job with HALO I was able to raise my children and pay for their schooling. Some are even in university now.”

“I just want to say how amazed and proud I am that there are women in the world working as deminers. Females working as deminers shows that we are just as capable as men and that is something to be very proud of.”

"By doing this work, I have been able to support my sister and brother in law’s education. I’ve also bought land, a motorbike and cattle, and built a house."

“When people know you are a deminer they understand that you are someone who really works hard. In my community I feel people respect me when I tell them that I work as a deminer.”

“I feel I am making a contribution to the community, and as such, to the country. In my own small way, I am helping the peace process in Colombia.”

“My family are happy and proud of my work. We do not have very much money and my job means I can support some of our costs.”