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Cultivating peace in a village freed from the threat of mines 30/08/23

In April 2023, HI declared the village of Santander de Quilichao in Colombia free of mines. After living in fear for twenty years, its inhabitants are now getting on with their life.

  • Colombia

I regained my speech after receiving psychosocial support 30/08/23

In Uganda, with funding from ECHO, HI is providing refugees who have experienced traumatic events with physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial support.

  • Uganda

Mine clearance and the environment: HI is committed to preserving biodiversity in Colombia 30/08/23

In addition to the risk of explosion, mines pollute the ground and threaten biodiversity. To mitigate these effects, HI is complementing its demine operations with a commitment to the environment.

  • Colombia

Michelle, a young girl as solid as a rock 30/08/23

Michelle is a teenager with brittle bone disease. She came to Colombia looking for medical care. An adapted wheelchair has helped her pursue her dreams.

  • Colombia

Kennedy has pulled off his biggest success yet and now walks like a champion 10/08/23

Kennedy has cerebral palsy. After years of being unable to stand or walk, orthoses and physiotherapy have allowed him to make spectacular progress.

  • Uganda

Being a physio is a profession that pushes you to do your best every day 10/08/23

Paul Lokiru is a physiotherapist: every day, he helps patients regain their mobility and self-confidence. In the refugee camps where he works, the needs are immense.

  • Uganda

HI helps Hajar find more than a job 08/08/23

Hajar has a degenerative eye disease and a visual impairment. She tells us about her life and how HI helped her find a job.

  • Morocco

“6 months after the earthquake our patients are like part of the family” 31/07/23

Salahedin is the director of Aqrabat hospital, HI’s partner in north-west Syria. His hospital has treated more than 1,500 earthquake survivors.

  • Syria

Rema fitted with a prosthesis six months after being injured in an earthquake 31/07/23

On 6 February, Rema was trapped under the rubble of her home. Found alive after thirty hours, doctors had to amputate her leg. She talked to us about her experience.

  • Syria

Typhoon Doksuri (EGAY) has hit the Philippines 27/07/23

The super typhoon hit the northern Philippines on Wednesday July 26, killing at least 5 people and displacing nearly 27,000. HI is currently assessing the situation.

  • Philippines

Economic inclusion at HI 27/07/23

In 2022, HI ran 75 projects on economic inclusion, particularly in Niger and Madagascar.

  • Niger
  • Madagascar

Rehabilitation to strengthen social ties 25/07/23

Since May 2016, the partnership between HI and the Zarqa Rehabilitation Centre in Jordan has helped include people with disabilities in communities.

  • Jordan

“I learned how to support my son” 25/07/23

Helem and her son Ahmad are among the beneficiaries of Humanity and Inclusion’s inclusive education project for children with disabilities and their parents in Gaza, in the Palestinian Territories.

  • Palestine

Jacquie: a widow with seven children, victim of the conflict in North Kivu 25/07/23

Jacquie, 32, the mother of seven children, shares her story and the story of her daughter, who lost her leg in clashes between rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (North Kivu)

 

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Chad: Khadidja, a strong and independent woman 25/07/23

HI supports Khadidja, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, in repairing her prosthesis and opening her own business

  • Chad