A day in the life

Stories from staff around the world, offering insight into humanitarian demining work, field operations, and careers supporting affected communities.

Staff from the HALO Sri Lanka Programme stand next to a mechanical asset in PPE

A deminer uses a tyre and stick to mark where an explosive was found

No two days working for HALO are ever the same. With a variety of job roles in our offices, or in one of our 30+ global programs, life is never dull. It can be hard work, and challenging at times, but seeing the difference that HALO's work makes to people's lives makes it all worthwhile.

Find out more about life in HALO from some of our staff.

Meet HALO's staff

John (Monty) Montgomery, Chief Technical Adviser, Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Victoria Grant, Location Manager, Angola

Gordon Chaffa, the Head Medic for HALO Zimbabwe next to an ambulance

My favourite thing about working for HALO is the idea that people, at the end, when HALO has finished working here, become freer and development can take place in these areas.

Gordon Chaffa
Head Medic, HALO Zimbabwe