Angola
Clearing explosives
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In Lusselei, Angola, landmines and other war remnants have threatened lives, limbs, and livelihoods for over 20 years. Today, clearance is reviving community.
April 29, 2026
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A village coming back to life
Because of supporters like you, communities once trapped by fear are moving forward.
In Zalissia, a village in Ukraine’s Kyiv region, families were forced to flee after heavy fighting in 2022. Landmines and explosives made it too dangerous to return.
Today, that is changing.
With HALO deminers clearing the land, families are coming home. Roads are reopening. Fields can be farmed again. The village is returning to everyday life.
Ukrainian human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk visited Zalissia with HALO’s team. Hear her message about what this transformation means for families on the ground.
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Sri Lanka
Clearing explosives
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After years of conflict, a Sri Lankan church welcomes parishioners back as landmines are cleared and a community celebrates without fear.
April 05, 2026
Afghanistan
Responding to disasters
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In August 2025, a series of earthquakes shook several provinces in northeast Afghanistan. The HALO Trust's teams responded by evacuating survivors, combing rubble, and providing urgent medical assistance and humanitarian relief.
February 13, 2026
Ukraine
Clearing explosives
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The Lebzaks moved back to Karierne in the hope that it might be safer for their children. They could never have predicted that this village would end up in the direct line of fire between Ukrainian and Russian positions in 2022.
November 26, 2025
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