Children run down in a sandy field. The Mine Free Collective logo is in the corner.

The Mine-Free Collective

Be part of something bigger. Together, we're creating a world free from landmines.

The Mine Free Collective is a community of passionate supporters who believe everyone deserves to live, work, and play without fear of landmines.

As a monthly donor, you'll join others who share your commitment to making the world safer, one step at a time.

Your monthly gift helps:

  • Clear dangerous landmines and explosives left behind by war

  • Save lives and protect families from harm

  • Restore livelihoods

  • Teach children and families how to stay safe from explosives.

  • Help refugee families return home to safe land

Small steps. Lasting change.

Your monthly gift provides reliable support that helps HALO teams plan ahead, keep clearing land, and make lasting progress in communities around the world.

When a landmine is gone, it's gone for good. The land is safe for children to run and play, for farmers to plant, and for communities to rebuild after conflict.

Join the Mine Free Collective today and help create a safer world, one month at a time.

Your benefits when you join:

Monthly donors get exclusive content, gifts, and more.

  • Regular updates from the field

  • Stories, photos, and videos directly from the people your donations have helped

  • HALO gifts and memorabilia to commemorate giving milestones

Two children smiling in a school in Sri Lanka

Why give monthly?

Make a lasting difference

Removing a landmine is only the beginning. With your consistent commitment, families can rebuild their futures on safe land.

Simple and affordable

Choose the amount and your card will be charged once a month. Edit, cancel, or restart your payment at any time.

Give long-term support

Long-term support helps us reach more people in need, react to new challenges, and expand our presence where it's needed most.

How your money is spent

For every $1 we receive, 90 cents ($0.90) is spent on our operations around the world to help people in need.

This includes:

  • Equipment to detect landmines and explosives

  • Body armor and protective clothing

  • Safety training materials

  • Supplies to respond quickly to natural disasters

  • Medical items

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Supporters like you have made a big impact.

14,556,329

Explosives destroyed

2,737,183

People using cleared land

752,647

Acres of land cleared

Learn more

This is the kind of transformation you can make possible as part of the HALO community. Discover stories of positive change from around the world.

Clearing a corridor to the future

Angola

Clearing explosives

Story

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

After 30 years of uncertainty, a family comes home

Sri Lanka

Clearing explosives

Story

After 30 years of displacement and instability from the Sri Lankan Civil War, this family of five could finally return home once The HALO Trust cleared the explosives from their land.

December 14, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Where does my donation go?

90% of HALO's funding goes directly to the field. That means 90 cents of each dollar you donate is supporting getting landmines out of the ground, providing life-saving risk education to at-risk communities, and restoring communities after war in more than 30 countries.

HALO's financial records are publicly available. If you want to know more about where your donation goes, who it helps, and where it's being used, reach out to lisa.balestrieri@halousa.org.

How can I edit, update, or cancel my donation?

You can revise or cancel your donation at any time.

If you give through our online donation portal, you can find step-by-step guides linked below:

If you do not give through our online portal, a member of our Philanthropy team will be happy to personally assist you with making changes to your donation. 

If you have questions, please reach out to donorservices@halousa.org or call +1 (202) 331 1266.

Can I give a non-cash gift?

Yes. HALO accepts many forms of donations, all of which you can give on a recurring schedule.

Checks can be made out to The HALO Trust (USA) and mailed to our office in Washington, DC: 

1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 206

Washington, DC 20036

We also accept cryptocurrency, stock, and gifts from Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and IRAs. 

How do I obtain a year-end statement for my taxes?

If you give monthly through our online donation portal, HALO will e-mail you a record of your gifts from January to December every year.

If you do not give online or you give through a check, DAF, IRA, or other platform, HALO will physically mail you a year-end receipt through USPS.

Not ready to join yet?

You can still make a difference. Make a one-time donation today.

Have a question?

A member of our Philanthropy team would be happy to speak with you. Contact donorservices@halousa.org or call +1 (202) 331-1266.

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