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Image satellite du Typhon Rai (Odette) le 16/12/2021. // Satellite image of the Typhoon storm Rai on the 16th of December 2021.; }}

Super Typhoon Rai: HI ready to take action December, 16 2021

An exceptionally intense typhoon passed through the centre of the Philippine archipelago on Thursday. Humanity & Inclusion’s teams in the country are preparing to move into the affected areas.

Philippines

Statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II September, 9 2022

United Kingdom

Abdel with an HI physiotherapist for the follow-up of his prosthesis; }}

Abdel, victim of a landmine: “Thanks to my prosthesis, my life has changed!” October, 19 2022

Abdel was 16 years old when he lost his leg in a landmine explosion. Humanity & Inclusion has helped him rebuild his life.

Yemen

Family of refugees in northern Mozambique; }}

HI assists the most vulnerable as violence hits northern Mozambique April, 7 2021

For several days, HI’s teams have been working to guide and assist vulnerable populations - pregnant women, older people, people with disabilities, and children - displaced by recent fighting in Palma, northern Mozambique. They urgently need access to water, food and shelter.

Mozambique

Lithsouda: wounded by a cluster bomb at the age of 6 July, 29 2022

Lithsouda lost his right eye and the fingers of his right hand in a cluster bomb explosion.He was supported by HI's teams in Laos.

Laos

Rwanda: HI adapts its educational activities and raises awareness of Covid-19 risks May, 29 2020

Humanity & Inclusion has responded to the Covid-19 epidemic in Rwanda by raising awareness of the virus, distributing masks and food, and adapting online courses for students.

Rwanda

An itinerant teacher supporting Abisola November, 18 2021

Abisola is 15 years old. She lives in Hamdalai with her father and two siblings. Abisola has a physical disability.

Sierra Leone

HI’s team provides assistance to an injured person in Gaza in 2018.; }}

HI is ready to mobilise its teams in Gaza to support the most vulnerable May, 13 2021

The resurgence of violence between Israelis and Palestinians since 11th May has already left dozens dead and many others injured, including at least nine children. Humanity & Inclusion (HI) teams in Gaza are ready to mobilise and provide aid to the most vulnerable people, including those who are injured.

Occupied Palestinian Territories

Mohammad, who has spina bifida, performs his rehabilitation exercises ; }}

Rehabilitation to strengthen social ties March, 20 2019

Since May 2016, the partnership between HI and the Zarqa Rehabilitation Centre in Jordan has helped include people with disabilities in communities.

Jordan

Morocco earthquake: Humanity & Inclusion expresses its support September, 9 2023

Update following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Al-Haouz province of Morocco in the night on Friday 8th September.

Morocco

Tragic loss of HI team member in Gaza December, 18 2023

On the Global Day of Action to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, HI mourns the tragic loss of its dedicated staff member, Nahla, and her four children.

Occupied Palestinian Territories

Women laughing in the foreground, a member of the HI team stands from behind.; }}

Good news - January 2024 January, 25 2024

Good news in January at HI: mental health in Ukraine, inclusive development in Niger and Burkina Faso and sexual & reproductive health in South Sudan.

Ukraine
South Sudan
Burkina Faso
Niger
Chad

Chid affected by tsunami and earthquake which hit Sulawesi, Indonesia in September 2019.; }}

Indonesia: rehabilitation care for 800 casualties February, 6 2019

Four months after Indonesia was hit by an earthquake and a tsunami, HI continues to assist victims of the disaster.

Indonesia (no longer active)

Prosthesis made at HI’s rehabilitation centre in Kandahar. ; }}

Afghanistan earthquake: HI assesses physical rehabilitation and mental health needs June, 29 2022

More than 1,000 people killed by a magnitude 5.9-earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. An exploratory team from Humanity & Inclusion was sent to assess the needs.