HALO
The HALO Trust

Mission Statement
Our mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict.For over thirty years, we’ve been saving lives and helping war-torn communities recover, by making their land safe.When conflict ends, land is all too often littered with landmines and other dangerous explosives. Families live in fear and poverty. They can’t plant crops or graze cattle and day-to-day activities like getting to school and fetching water are fraught with risk. True peace doesn’t come until their land is safe.We do this by recruiting and training local men and women to clear landmines in their own communities. With their earnings, they can rebuild their lives. Some buy livestock, others plant crops or even start a business. They are once again in control of their own destiny.We are proud that 98% of our 8,600 employees globally come from the communities we serve.
Program Description
The HALO Trust is an international landmine and UXO clearance charity. We work in Lao PDR conducting survey and clearance of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), employing over 1,100 staff based in Sepon, Savannakhet Province, with a small administrative office in Vientiane.The HALO Trust team in Sepon works a monthly cycle, with an average of 22-23 days worked at the start of the month, with the remainder of the month as ‘standdown’ (rest days). HALO works a short cycle during April with an extended break for public holidays. More information on us can be found here: www.halotrust.org
Contact Details
Contact Person:
Viengvilay VongkhammountyCountry Director:
Craig GuwuriroAddress:
Route 9, Huoy Cheng Khao, Sepon, Savannakhet District, Lao PDRAddress (secondary):
Phonxay Village, Xayyettha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDRGeneral Info
Number of Staff
500+
In Lao PDR Since
2012
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Main Programs
UXO Clearance in Savannakhet Province
Start: 01/06/2012 - End:
HALO Laos is one of HALO's largest operational programmes globally and supports the Government of Laos in addressing the humanitarian, developmental and socio-economic impact of unexploded ordnance contamination. Operating at significant scale, the programme continues to drive innovation, capability development, and operational excellence while supporting national and global efforts to improve the effectiveness of UXO clearance and mine action
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