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U.S. Philanthropist Howard G. Buffett Makes 'Moonshot' Investment of $33M to Clear Landmines in Ukraine

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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The Foundation's investment is the single largest philanthropic donation in support of humanitarian landmine clearance in Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • The Foundation's investment is the single largest philanthropic donation in support of humanitarian landmine clearance in Ukraine.
  • The combined impact of these measures will help to accelerate progress with clearance across the most heavily mined areas of Ukraine.
  • Technology funded by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation will play a key role in this process.
  • The Foundation's investment is provided across three grants, one of which is focused on establishing HALO's Ukraine programme as a centre for innovation in mechanical landmine clearance.

Trimble Partners with HALO Trust for Landmine Clearance in Ukraine

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and the Trimble Foundation Fund have partnered with The HALO Trust, the world's largest landmine-clearing non-profit organization, to help expand its demining operations across Ukraine. The Foundation Fund directed grant focuses on strengthening the HALO Trust's capacity to locate and remove landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive hazards from civilian areas to create safer communities.

Key Points: 
  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and the Trimble Foundation Fund have partnered with The HALO Trust, the world's largest landmine-clearing non-profit organization, to help expand its demining operations across Ukraine.
  • A new deployment of 255 high-precision Trimble DA2 GNSS receivers with Trimble Catalyst™ corrections service has been provided to HALO by Trimble's Geospatial and Positioning Services businesses.
  • Only then can families rebuild their lives and walk without fear," said Chris Whatley, executive director of The HALO Trust USA.
  • Supporting the HALO Trust's important and impactful work helps the people of Ukraine and other countries worldwide recover and rebuild after conflict."

Auctioned Dinner Raising $220,000 for Landmine Clearance in Ukraine

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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To raise funds for an auction to benefit landmine clearance in Ukraine, Mitzi Perdue was hoping that her offer of a home cooked meal for eight would raise $1000.

Key Points: 
  • To raise funds for an auction to benefit landmine clearance in Ukraine, Mitzi Perdue was hoping that her offer of a home cooked meal for eight would raise $1000.
  • The November 8 event may set a record for the highest amount ever raised, per capita, for a charity meal in a private home.
  • Ms. Perdue's commitment is to use every dollar that was raised to reduce the carnage landmines are causing in Ukraine.
  • Every part of the evening will be created with donations from food, beverage, and flower companies that want to support Ukraine.

XTX Markets supports life-saving landmine clearance in Ukraine with $1 million donation to The HALO Trust

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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LONDON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HALO Trust, the world's largest landmine clearance charity, has received a $1 million donation from leading algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets to support its mine clearance operations in Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HALO Trust, the world's largest landmine clearance charity, has received a $1 million donation from leading algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets to support its mine clearance operations in Ukraine.
  • HALO, which currently has 800 staff in eastern and southern Ukraine and around Kyiv, will use the XTX funding to equip and train hundreds of new deminers.
  • Simon Coyle, Head of Philanthropy at XTX Markets, commented: "XTX Markets is committed to supporting the immediate humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the rebuilding of the country and its prosperity.
  • HALO has cleared over 1.9 million landmines, 1.5 million pieces of unexploded ordnance and 10 million bullets in the last three decades.

XTX Markets supports life-saving landmine clearance in Ukraine with $1 million donation to The HALO Trust

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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LONDON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HALO Trust, the world's largest landmine clearance charity, has received a $1 million donation from leading algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets to support its mine clearance operations in Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HALO Trust, the world's largest landmine clearance charity, has received a $1 million donation from leading algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets to support its mine clearance operations in Ukraine.
  • HALO, which currently has 800 staff in eastern and southern Ukraine and around Kyiv, will use the XTX funding to equip and train hundreds of new deminers.
  • Simon Coyle, Head of Philanthropy at XTX Markets, commented: "XTX Markets is committed to supporting the immediate humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the rebuilding of the country and its prosperity.
  • HALO has cleared over 1.9 million landmines, 1.5 million pieces of unexploded ordnance and 10 million bullets in the last three decades.

FMC Corporation and The HALO Trust join forces to improve farm safety through demining programs in Ukraine

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, and The HALO Trust, a humanitarian non-governmental organization that protects lives and restores livelihoods of people affected by conflict, today announced a new collaboration to improve farm safety in Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, and The HALO Trust, a humanitarian non-governmental organization that protects lives and restores livelihoods of people affected by conflict, today announced a new collaboration to improve farm safety in Ukraine.
  • With this funding, The HALO Trust will be able to considerably increase its capacity to remove landmines from Ukrainian farms.
  • James Cowan, CEO of The HALO Trust, said: "We are extremely grateful for the generous commitment from FMC to fund our life-saving work in Ukraine.
  • The collaboration between FMC and The HALO Trust will start in April in several communities across Ukraine.

FMC Corporation and The HALO Trust join forces to improve farm safety through demining programs in Ukraine

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, and The HALO Trust, a humanitarian non-governmental organization that protects lives and restores livelihoods of people affected by conflict, today announced a new collaboration to improve farm safety in Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, and The HALO Trust, a humanitarian non-governmental organization that protects lives and restores livelihoods of people affected by conflict, today announced a new collaboration to improve farm safety in Ukraine.
  • With this funding, The HALO Trust will be able to considerably increase its capacity to remove landmines from Ukrainian farms.
  • James Cowan, CEO of The HALO Trust, said: "We are extremely grateful for the generous commitment from FMC to fund our life-saving work in Ukraine.
  • The collaboration between FMC and The HALO Trust will start in April in several communities across Ukraine.

LANDMINE CHARITY CALLS FOR A 'MARSHALL PLAN FOR MINES' FOR UKRAINE

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Open-source satellite imagery indicates there are minefields that stretch for hundreds of kilometres in the east and the south of the country.

Key Points: 
  • Open-source satellite imagery indicates there are minefields that stretch for hundreds of kilometres in the east and the south of the country.
  • One single fortified mine line runs 90km from the Russian border to north of the town of Lysychansk in the east.
  • A definitive and coordinated 'Marshall plan for mines' would be a clear call to action for the international community."
  • Brady Afrik, an open-source satellite analyst, has identified hundreds of km of Russian defensive fortifications in southern and eastern Ukraine.

LANDMINE CHARITY CALLS FOR A 'MARSHALL PLAN FOR MINES' FOR UKRAINE

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Open-source satellite imagery indicates there are minefields that stretch for hundreds of kilometres in the east and the south of the country.

Key Points: 
  • Open-source satellite imagery indicates there are minefields that stretch for hundreds of kilometres in the east and the south of the country.
  • One single fortified mine line runs 90km from the Russian border to north of the town of Lysychansk in the east.
  • A definitive and coordinated 'Marshall plan for mines' would be a clear call to action for the international community."
  • Brady Afrik, an open-source satellite analyst, has identified hundreds of km of Russian defensive fortifications in southern and eastern Ukraine.

Susan Sarandon Joins Bid to Rid the World of Landmines: Appointed Ambassador to The HALO Trust

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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A visit to a minefield in one of the countries where HALO operates which include Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Cambodia is being planned.

Key Points: 
  • A visit to a minefield in one of the countries where HALO operates which include Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Cambodia is being planned.
  • Ms. Sarandon will also be briefed by HALO staff on their work and the impact HALO has on communities affected by conflict.
  • James Cowan CEO of the HALO Trust said:
    "It is a pleasure to welcome Susan Sarandon as an Ambassador at The HALO Trust.
  • Over 10,000 local women and men clear their own communities in HALO uniforms in almost 30 countries.