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“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

$A little boy with bandaged legs is lying on a hospital bed. His grandmother is sitting next to him. The little boy is suffering from multiple fractures and contusions. ; }}$

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.

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"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.

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Faisal tending to his livestock with the help of his electric wheelchair surrounded by all his sheep.; }}

“When you have a disability, you can’t just get up and run for safety” 20/03/23

Life can be harrowing for people with disabilities in war-torn Syria, as they are exposed to violence and discrimination. HI and its local partners are helping Faisal to live like any other father.

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Injured by the war in Syria, this is Omar’s story. 17/03/23

Having had his leg amputated by shrapnel, Omar fled Syria with his family and is now living in Jordan where he has received physical rehabilitation treatment and a new prosthesis.

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Syria: Preserving humanity after twelve years of failure 16/03/23

George Graham, Chief Executive of Humanity & Inclusion UK, explains how for twelve years, Syrians living in extreme need have survived in the face of the international community’s complete failure to uphold fundamental humanitarian principles.

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After 12 years of war, HI continues to support Syrian refugees 15/03/23

Mariam is among the millions of Syrian victims of war who have fled their country to seek refuge in Jordan or Lebanon. HI is by her side.

Syria

Photos of buildings destroyed by bombs in Raqqa.; }}

Where there’s a will, there’s a way 14/03/23

After a car accident that injured his leg, Sami was infected with a bacterium that no treatment could cure. He had to be amputated. HI helped him through.

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HI is helping Mahmoud recover from his injuries 13/03/23

Mahmoud was injured in a bomb blast that left his left hand paralysed. Since the bombing, he has been unable to speak. HI is helping him recover from his injury and trauma.

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Rema, 13 years old, lost her leg after being trapped under the debris for 30 hours 09/03/23

Rema is something of a miracle. From her room in one of HI’s 13 partner hospitals in the area of Jindires, northwest Syria, she tells us what happened to her.

Syria

Therapeutic activities and exercises to help with releasing emotions; }}

“Psychological First Aid helps avoid complications later” 08/03/23

Mehdi Firouzi supervises Humanity & Inclusion's psychosocial support teams in Syria. He explains the importance of Psychological First Aid after a tragedy like the 6th February earthquake.

Syria

I’ve seen people maimed, others amputated. But I’m alright, I have hope 06/03/23

Anja was injured during the earthquake. He is currently beeing treated by a medical team in one of HI’s 13 partner hospitals in northwest Syria.

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The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with HI 03/03/23

HI and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine sign a memorandum of understanding to improve the quality of access to health services.

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Displaced by war: the story of Tamara and her son Mykhailo 02/03/23

After the bombing of their house, Tamara and Mykhailo had to abandon it. Thanks to a temporary shelter in Dnipro and HI’s services, they were able to get the help they needed.