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Simon Njenga, tells us about his daily life as a pediatric rehabilitation officer at the Kakuma rehabilitation centre in Kenya.

Mahamat (not his real name) is 13 years old. After fleeing his village after attacks by armed groups, he is now living in a camp for displaced people in Kousseri, on the shores of Lake Chad.

Mouch fled from South Sudan to Ethiopia to escape the war. After arriving in the refugee camp, his left leg was amputated due to an infection. Now supported by HI, Mouch tells his story.

Thanks to financial aid from HI and support from the Mastercard Foundation, many people have been able to cope with the consequences of the Covid-19 crisis.

Azima and her son Mohamed are participating in HI stimulation therapy sessions in Safo, Niger. As a result of this support, the little boy can finally sit up and walk on his own.

Despite Marie's best efforts, her son had a serious health problem: malnutrition. HI came to her aid.

Olga Savchenko, EORE¹ project manager and Kaitlin Hodge, AVR² specialist in Ukraine, explain how HI is raising the population’s awareness of the dangers linked to explosive devices and bombings.

Vincent is a 14-year-old boy living in Togo. Born with an intellectual disability, he has been receiving support from HI for the past three years so that he can study at school.

Kanloukitibe, aged 10, lives in Togo. She was born with hearing loss. For the past 3 years, HI has been ensuring she receives personalised educational assistance to help her keep up with her studies.

Svitlana explains what it felt like living in East Ukraine during and following times of aggression. Displaced from her home twice as a result of explosive weapons, Svitlana took part in an explosive ordnance and bombing awareness session organised by HI.

In Niger, HI helps young women with disabilities find employment. Badariya, a talented seamstress, is an apprentice turned trainer.

Mahamadou is 13 years old and lives in Niger. He has the ambition to become a doctor and save lives. HI supports him so he can go to school in good conditions and fulfil his dreams.

Torrential rain and violent hailstorms: extreme weather events are a threat to people like Ali, 76, who lost his home and his harvest in 2021. HI provided him with an emergency shelter.

The neglect of rehabilitation in health systems around the world is a scandal that harms millions and millions of people. This week's landmark resolution at the World Health Assembly is a gamechanger. Delivered properly, it will transform many, many lives.

By George Graham, Chief Executive of Humanity & Inclusion UK.

Emilie was 6 years old when she lost her foot in a landmine explosion in Cambodia. She was one of the very first people to be fitted with a prosthesis by HI in its early days.