Fashion & Cosmetology Programs in Uganda

HALO teaches homeless and at-risk youth the everyday skills other people learn from their families. At the Learning Center in Uganda, HALO youth are learning the skills to work in fashion and cosmetology. The Fashion and Design department recently got 3 new sewing machine sets. We can’t wait to see what other fabulous outfits the fashion students make with these …

Mother’s Day in Uganda

We have so many incredible HALO women all over the world we want to celebrate this Mother’s Day! Check out how youth from the Kibuli and Lungujja homes said Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible women in their lives below!                                     …

Joshua – Kibuli Home

We love to highlight our awesome kiddos and the stories of them rising up to take on some of life’s toughest challenges.  Meet Joshua, one of our amazing HALO youth from Uganda. Joshua faced the harsh reality of living on the streets with his siblings at an extremely young age. In 2018, he came to the HALO Kibuli Home and …

REBECCA – LUNGUJJA GIRL’S HOME

Our HALO youth continuously amaze us with their determination and resiliency in life after so many of them face intense hardships and struggles. We are proud to highlight the story of Rebecca, a 15-year-old girl from the Oyam district in Northern Uganda, in East Africa who has shown exactly what it means to stay determined.  Rebecca is the oldest of …

International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day! This is a day to honor and celebrate all of the inspiring women in our world. It is a day to acknowledge the cultural, social, economic, and political achievements of women all over the globe. This day encourages the equality and celebration of women everywhere, it is a day to reflect on how amazing women truly …

HALO Youth Mark is a Rising Basketball Star

Mark moved into our Bukesa home in Uganda when he was 10 years old. He stayed with us until recently, when he moved into boarding school. He is only in high school, but is already on his way to becoming a basketball star. His love for basketball started at a young age when he admired the players at Makerere University, …

Meet Tino Quiroga: HALO’s Newest Research Ambassador!

The HALO Foundation is happy to introduce Tino Quiroga, HALO’s newest Research Ambassador now living in Guatemala. Tino is spending his time doing international research for a potential new HALO-supported home. Ever since he was a young child, helping others and giving back has been deeply rooted in his family and upbringing. Hailing from Seattle, he has previous experience working in …

Change your life. Become a HALO Ambassador.

HALO is currently seeking out individuals who would like to take the opportunity of a lifetime. The International Ambassador position is an incredible experience with hands-on involvement and investment in the lives of children in the greatest need. As an International Ambassador for The HALO Foundation, you will live in a developing country for 2 years. You will develop programs, oversee operations, …

Welcome HALO Interns

[slideshow_deploy id=’6711′]   The HALO Foundation welcomes its 2014  intern team! These interns will support HALO in roles such as public relations, marketing, accounting, and international programs. HALO is able to use 87% of its funding to directly support youth domestically and overseas. To learn more about our interns and why they chose HALO, click here.