Raqqa: HI demines a river to enable the reconstruction of a vital bridge 18/10/23
HI underwater mine-clearance experts have cleared part of the Euphrates river and to allow a bridge that is important for the economy of Raqqa city to be rebuilt.
- Syria
My first steps in five years 28/09/23
Abed lost both of his legs in a mine accident in 2018 in Syria. Access to HI rehabilitation services has changed his life.
- Syria
HI cleans up sulphur used to produce explosive devices 19/09/23
In Syria, near Raqqa, HI’s clearance team has cleaned up piles of sulphur, a chemical used to produce explosive devices.
- Syria
“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
Safety messages in the wake of the earthquake 20/07/23
HI teaches people how to protect themselves during an earthquake and aftershocks and from the large quantities of explosive ordnance littering the region.
- Syria
Thanks to HI, Israa, 6 years old, is walking again 05/07/23
Israa was seriously injured in the earthquake on 6 February. Physiotherapy and psychological support have helped her recover.
- Syria
Ayham, 10, lost his entire family in the earthquake that struck Syria on 6 February. 30/06/23
Ayham has been receiving psychological and rehabilitation care from HI and its partners since the earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey on 6 February.
- Syria
HI helps Syrian children to overcome their trauma months after the earthquake 30/06/23
Mohammed, Taim, Hosain are three of the young survivors receiving psychological support from HI’s partners after the deadly February earthquake in northwest Syria. These are their stories.
- Syria
The power of small drones in humanitarian demining 30/06/23
On the 22nd and 23rd June 2023, Humanity & Inclusion attended the International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and United Nations Advisers in Geneva.
- Iraq
- Syria
- Laos
- Colombia
- Senegal
Demining in complex and dangerous environments, the example of Syria 11/05/23
In Raqqa, HI has been conducting underwater operations to locate, identify and remove explosive weapons. Thanks to these operations, the inhabitants now have access to drinking water again.
- Syria
“We are here to listen to people” 03/04/23
What is psychological first aid? How do you approach someone in distress? How do you help them? Habib (nickname), a member of HI’s psychosocial support team, shares his experience.
- Syria
“Is it possible to get back to a normal life?” 29/03/23
Elyas (nickname) is a member of HI’s team in North West Syria. He lived through the earthquake. He also took part in the emergency response put in place by HI.
- Syria
Abd al-Rahman, two and half years old, displaced by the war, orphaned by the earthquake 27/03/23
Abd al-Rahman lost several members of his family in the earthquake on 6 February and was himself seriously injured. Two months later, he is still in one of HI’s partner hospitals in northwest Syria.
- Syria
"I just want to live in dignity with my family” 24/03/23
"I have all the strength in the world!” This is how Khaled, a four-and-a-half-year-old ball of energy, welcomes HI’s team to his home.
- Syria
