In October 2016, the Iraqi armed forces launched a military offensive to retake Mosul, Iraq. Since then, over one million civilians have been displaced.
In recent weeks, the final assault was launched on Mosul’s Old City, where hundreds of thousands of people were still trapped and the fighting considerably intensified. Handicap International's teams have been taking action to protect civilians and support disabled and vulnerable people.
Abdallah's greatest wish
"I don't work as a physiotherapist, I live as one"
Salah has one goal: to take care of his children
Warda is determined to recover
Let's stand together against injustice
Our team is giving essential care to innocent victims of violence in Iraq, but we can’t do it without you. Your gift today could help us provide rehabilitation to injured children, and take action to prevent more injuries and deaths.
HI's telerehabilitation software was first rolled out in Cambodia in May 2022. Here is some feedback from two families who have been using the customised service it provides.
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