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Across the world, war and conflict are leaving a wake of tragedy and broken futures. Destroying landmines and explosives left behind from these wars is transforming communities. It is also empowering women. With training and a living wage, they can take control of their destiny.
Employment makes a transformational impact for women in the countries where HALO works, where there are often few opportunities for women to earn a regular salary. Clearing landmines is giving women transferable skills as deminers, paramedics, mechanics, and administrators. It is also giving them a dependable income so they can be more independent and support their families.
Donate Today to support the incredible women working to make their country and homes safe. With your help, we can empower women and protect communities from landmines and explosives left from war at the same time.
Sandra, Driver, Zimbabwe
"I personally believe in the African proverb that says, "If you educate a woman, you educate a nation". I have seen lives being changed, homes being built, and children being sent to school by these women. I am quite confident that child marriages, drug abuse, and gender-based violence cases have since reduced in areas where women were empowered to work in mine action by HALO Trust."
Sasikumar, Deputy Area Supervisor, Sri Lanka
"Like me, there are a lot of women in our society who are the head of their families or widows. We missed our education because of the war, which makes it difficult to get any proper jobs here or elsewhere. Since working for HALO, I have gained leadership skills, and confidence and it has helped me to expand my opportunities in life."
