Somaliland
What is the capital of Somaliland?
Hargeisa
When was HALO founded and where?
1988, Afghanistan
Which are the main donors funding the HALO Somaliland programme?
Ireland, GFFO, U.K., Norway, The Netherlands
What is a confirmed hazardous area (CHA)?
A type of minefield or former battleground where there is direct evidence of explosive contamination.
What is a concept note?
Preliminary pitch to a potential donor
In which year did Somaliland declare independence from Somalia?
1991
Who are the three founders of the HALO Trust?
Colin Mitchell, Guy Willoughby and Susan Mitchell OBE
What is the name of Somaliland's Operations Manager?
Emily McQuade
What is the name of the most common metal detector used across HALO?
Minelab F3
What is a proposal narrative?
A written description of a proposed project
What is the currency in Somaliland?
Somaliland Shillings
What is HALO's mission statement?
To protect lives and restore livelihoods of those affected by conflict
Approximately how many square kilometers has HALO released in Somaliland so far?
Over 300 km2
Which type of landmine is not prohibited under the Ottawa Treaty?
AV Mines
What are some common reasons why a proposal is rejected by a donor?
Not following template/miss deadline/poor justification
Which countries does Somaliland share a border with?
Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti
What is Mission command?
A style of leadership which blends clear centralised intent with decentralised execution
How many AT mines have been found and destroyed by HALO Somaliland?
1613
What does All reasonable effort mean in mine action?
It describes what is considered a minimum acceptable level of effort to identify and document contaminated areas; or to remove the presence or suspicion of EO.
All reasonable effort has been applied when the commitment of additional resources is considered to be unreasonable in relation to the results expected.
What are some examples of cross-cutting/transveral themes that are embedded in HALO's core activities?
Gender equality, environment, localisation, food security, poverty reduction etc.
Which is the price of a camel in Somaliland?
Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti
What is HALO's duty officer phone number?
+44 1848 33 11 00
How many manual demining teams are currently working for HALO Somaliland?
Eight
What is a mixed threat minefield?
A clearance task that contains anti-personnel and anti-vehicle landmines.
What are the three key aspects of a proposal?
It's a persuasive tool, an action plan, and a contract.