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Incredible Ramesh sets his sights on the Paralympic Games April, 19 2018

When an earthquake hit Nepal on 25th April 2015, Ramesh, 18, found himself buried, fully conscious, under the rubble. Badly injured, he lost both legs. After receiving rehabilitation care and prostheses with support from HI, he’s back on his feet and training for the next Paralympic Games.

  • Nepal


Invisible: Disabled people fleeing South Sudan violence tell of significant challenges in Uganda refugee camps June, 20 2018

Renowned British photographer Giles Duley visited Omugo, Uganda, to document the stories of disabled refugees fleeing violence in South Sudan.

  • United Kingdom
  • South Sudan
  • Uganda

Gaza: HI deploys 10 rehabilitation teams to assist injured May, 24 2018

The latest update on HI's emergency response to provide rehabilitation to people injured in the recent demonstrations in Gaza.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territories

Being there for the victims of the Syria crisis March, 4 2015

The Syria conflict has disrupted the lives of 12 million people, of which 3.3 million have sought refuge in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan.

  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Syria

New partnership with Euromonitor International aims to save lives of thousands of women and babies in DR Congo June, 21 2018

Humanity & Inclusion UK is proud to announce a new partnership with Euromonitor International.

  • United Kingdom
  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Monica is back on her feet February, 10 2015

One morning last August in a South Sudan camp, nine-year-old Monica woke up with a high temperature, unable to get up.

  • South Sudan

Handicap International becomes Humanity & Inclusion January, 29 2018

Introducing our new brand and answering your questions about the changes.

  • United Kingdom
  • International

Half a tonne of weapons and bombs destroyed in Tawergha, Libya January, 16 2019

Since November 2018, Humanity & Inclusion's six weapons specialists have removed 150 explosive devices from the streets of Tawergha, a city south of Misrata, Libya. Team leader Simon Elmont tells us more about the organisation’s work.

  • Libya (no longer active)

Christella, Haiti: “Hang in there, never let go” January, 12 2015

When the earthquake struck Haiti on 12th January 2010, 12-year-old Christella was at school. The building collapsed on her and she spent the night and much of the next morning trapped under the rubble with the bodies of those who did not survive. After she was rescued Christella’s leg needed to be amputated at the upper thigh.

  • Haiti

Rehabilitation care is essential for thousands injured in Gaza protests May, 30 2018

More than 13,000 people have been injured since March following demonstrations on the border between Gaza and Israel. HI recently deployed 10 emergency teams to provide rehabilitation care and psychological support to affected people in Gaza.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territories

New humanitarian standards launched for inclusion of older people and people with disabilities February, 14 2018

A new set of inclusion standards that provide humanitarian organisations with guidance to ensure older people and people with disabilities are not marginalised in emergency responses has been launched on 7th February.

  • International

Completion of demining operations in DRC February, 2 2018

HI has completed its demining operations in the Tshopo, Ituri, Bas-Uele and Haut-Uele provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), launched in January 2016. Over a two-year period, HI and its local partner, AFRILAM (Africa for Anti-Mine Action) cleared 34,520 m2 of land of mines, the equivalent of 5 football pitches, benefiting the 5,600 inhabitants in the region.

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Meet Roldan: The carpenter that wears his shoes on his hands November, 11 2014

Roldan 's home was swept away by the storm-surge during Typhoon Haiyan. His family fled to the hills and now live in a new home. The house, which is only accessible by boat, was built with equipment and financial assistance provided by Handicap International.
  • Philippines