HALO
What does HALO stand for?
Hazardous Area Life-support Organisation
What is the full name of HALO Sri Lanka's Programme Manager?
Stephen Hall
What is the name of the Sri Lankan currency?
Sri Lankan Rupee
What are the two main categories of landmines?
Anti-personnel and anti-tank/vehicle
In which year was HALO founded?
1988
In which year did HALO start working in Sri Lanka?
2002
In which year did the civil war in Sri Lanka end?
2009
In which year was the Ottowa Treaty signed?
1997
What is HALO's mission?
To protect lives and restore livelihoods of those affected by conflict
What is the name of Sri Lanka's largest and densest minefield?
Muhamalai
What does LTTE stand for?
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
What are the four humanitarian principles?
Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality, Independence
Name at least two of the three founders of the HALO Trust
Colin Mitchell, Guy Willoughby and Susan Mitchell
By which year should Sri Lanka be mine free?
2028
Where was the last stand of the LTTE during the civil war?
Mullaittivu
What are the five mine action pillars?
Clearance, EORE, Stockpile Destruction, Victim Assistance, Advocacy
What is the phone number of the HALO Office / Duty Officer?
+44 1848 33 11 00
How many staff currently work on the HALO Sri Lanka programme (+-150)?
1240
What is the name of the leader of the LTTE?
Velupillai Prabhakara
What does GICHD stand for?
Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining