Our work around the world—clearing landmines, saving lives and helping communities to rebuild after years of conflict, would not be possible without funding from the UK's Department for International Development.
Last week we were at the Royal Highland Show, meeting members of the public and demonstrating the life-saving difference this support makes.
Thank you to the more than 600 people who came and tried their skills at detecting landmines!
SAFETY FIRST
Visitors to the show were able to try on the safety equipment that our deminers wear in the field. Our vests are made with kevlar to protect against blast injuries in case of accident.
VISORS DOWN
Visors must be worn at all times in the minefield whilst work is going on.
KITTED AND READY
With the safety equipment on, it was time to try out the detector.
LEARNING ABOUT DEMINING
Calvin Ruysen, our Regional Director for Central Asia, explains the demining process.
DETECTING A SIGNAL
Most landmines contain metal, meaning a metal detector can be used to check suspected dangerous ground. Here students check our dummy mine lane for signals.
EXCAVATING A SIGNAL
When the detector gives off a signal, the ground must be carefully excavated to see if there is a mine, which is then safely destroyed.
SCOTTISH SECRETARY OF STATE DROPS IN
It was great to speak with our friend and supporter Scottish Secretary of State, David Mundell, at the show.
LEARNING TIME
Visitors young and old came to learn about HALO's life saving work around the world and test their demining skills.
