What does HALO do?
We provide art therapy to orphans worldwide, as well as food, water, clothing, shelter and education. We provide opptunities
for American youth to learn volunteerism and philanthropy.
How did HALO start?
In the words of Rebecca, our founder: "Over seven years ago I traveled to third world countries and witnessed an unbearable truth.
For the first time in my life I saw desperate orphans begging for food in the streets. Their faces captivated me and the thought of
these children fighting for survival with not a soul to care for them has haunted me ever since. I then was given the chance to work
in extremely poor orphanages; learning about the individual lives and needs of the children.
When I returned to the U.S., couldn’t ignore the images in my head. I was working with American children daily
and as part of their curriculum I would teach them about the orphans I had worked with. They would learn about another culture and
what a day in the life of an orphan would be like. I was amazed more and more each day as my students grew increasingly interested
in the lives of children less fortunate than them. It was their idea to host a fundraiser for the orphans. They raised close to
$5,000 for orphans in Mexico. The children were so proud of themselves and the parents were amazed. Children helping children.
This is how HALO was born."
Where are the orphanages located that HALO works with?
We work in 7 countries presently: Mexico, Nicaragua, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Uganda, and Kenya.
How does HALO select orphanages to work with?
HALO Orphanages go through a detailed application process and are visited personally by HALO Ambassadors
to ensure that the educational, artistic and basic needs of the orphans are being met.
HALO has a lasting committed partnership with the orphanages we impact.
Does HALO do adoptions?
No, HALO does not currently do adoptions.