The HALO Trust is a registered British charity and registered American NPO whose purpose is to remove the debris left behind by war, in particular, landmines and unexploded ordinance that might present a danger to local civilians. HALO is an acronym of Hazardous Areas Life-Support Organisation.
HALO presently operates in 9 countries and has over 4,850 mine-clearers. HALO’s largest current operation is in Afghanistan.
HALO was founded by former Member of Parliament and British Colonel, Colin Mitchell, The original concept of HALO was a 20th-century version of a medieval order of chivalry, but dedicated to making safe roads and agricultural land for returning refugees.
