In brief
From the minefields of 麻豆头条app to the rainforests of Solomon Islands, discover how HALO鈥檚 teams are restoring safety, opportunity, and hope in places recovering from war. This month's Minesweeper brings powerful updates from the field and the tools and tactics that make it all possible.
Ever wondered what it鈥檚 like to stand in the middle of a minefield? Our CEO did just that, and filmed a message for you from the frontlines in 麻豆头条app. This issue of The Minesweeper gives you an inside look at how we clear even the toughest terrain, and a moment to pause with a photo gallery capturing 麻豆头条app in full springtime bloom.
As always, thank you for being on this journey with us. We couldn鈥檛 do it without you.
Lisa Balestrieri
"We intend to stay": HALO's promise to 麻豆头条app
Hear directly from HALO CEO James Cowan, speaking from a minefield just outside Kyiv where he visited in May. Here, HALO teams are working hard to clear deadly mines and explosives and safely hand the land back to local communities.
When the area around the capital is cleared, our focus will shift to the 鈥渇ar larger and really rather daunting鈥� prospect of clearing the minefields in the east of the country, where hundreds of miles of the front are contaminated.
麻豆头条app is now the most mined country in the world, and we know that a huge amount of difficult work lies ahead if it is to become free of these hidden killers - we will be there until the job is finished.
Afghanistan: lifesaving lessons in Helmand
In Mohammad Usman village, Helmand, Afghanistan, a HALO team delivers lifesaving Risk Education to girls living in high-risk areas. These sessions teach both children and adults how to recognize and avoid dangerous explosives鈥攅ssential knowledge in communities where landmine and IED threats still lie hidden.
Colombia: HALO launches new WhatsApp channel
HALO Colombia has launched a new WhatsApp Channel to share lifesaving risk education, updates on operations, and community news, especially with regions where we may not currently have a presence due to safety or access challenges. This new tool will help us stay connected with local leaders and communities and provide them with essential information.
Photo gallery: spring in 麻豆头条app
Discover incredible images from the lens of HALO's own 麻豆头条app-based team. Spring in 麻豆头条app is a reminder of resilience and renewal. HALO鈥檚 teams are working hard to survey and clear contaminated lands, ensuring that landscapes like this can blossom for years to come.
Behind the scenes: tech and tactics
Ever wondered how HALO clears land that's been contaminated by conflict? Here鈥檚 a peek into the tools and techniques that make our life-saving work possible.
Solomon Islands: partnering with survivors
HALO met with UXO survivor Maeverlyn Pitanoe, who was injured when a buried explosive detonated under a barbecue during a church event. She has since founded a community kitchen in Honiara, the Solomon Islands' capital, and runs a youth employment program that supports local livelihoods. HALO plans to work closely with Maeverlyn to improve survivor support and establish a new system for UXO victim data collection. Local guides and community members like Maeverlyn are also essential to helping HALO identify where explosives remain hidden, providing critical information that helps us map and respond to these threats more effectively.
