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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 Territory

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.

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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Indonesia (no longer active)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.

Afghanistan

Virginie Duclos at the Headquater in Lyon.; }}

"I go wherever I am needed for emergencies" August, 4 2022

Virginie Duclos, 32, is an emergency rehabilitation project manager. She shares with us her daily work life.

International

Nuan: "People with disabilities don’t want to be a burden” August, 1 2022

Nuan is 34 years old. She was born with polio in her left leg. HI has provided her with seed money to raise livestock.

Laos

After the volcano Nyiragongo in Goma, DRC; }}

"Nyiragongo volcano: many people have lost their homes" June, 10 2021

Jérémy Mouton, Humanity & Inclusion (HI's) Emergency Watch and Preparedness Officer, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) tells us about HI's actions following the recent volcanic eruption in Goma.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Yasser, 12, during a rehabilitation session at the Sana'a centre; }}

Yasser: losing everything at 12 March, 19 2019

Yasser, 12, was at home finishing his school work, as he did every night. Suddenly, a bomb struck his home and the explosion tore off his leg. Tragically hisfather was killed. Supported by Humanity & Inclusion Yasser is now fighting to rebuild his life.

Yemen

Nada Baghdadi, 27, suffered a broken leg when two explosions ripped through the port of Beirut on 4 August. ; }}

Beirut: Nada, injured in the explosions, received support from HI's teams September, 1 2020

Many of Beirut’s inhabitants were seriously injured when explosions ripped through the city’s port on 4th August. Nada Baghdadi, 27, suffered a severely broken leg.

Lebanon

Mara Bernasconi in front of a settlement camp in Khan Yunis, Gaza; }}

“For a moment, the ceasefire brought hope to Gaza. Now we are desperately working to restore it.” April, 10 2025

Diary from Gaza by Mara Bernasconi, Humanity & Inclusion's Middle East Regional Advocacy Advisor

Occupied Palestinian Territory

Archive photo of destruction in Haïti following the 2010 earthquake; }}

Haiti: Affected regions remain inaccessible by road August, 16 2021

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) teams in Haiti are preparing an emergency response following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Saturday. The affected regions remain blocked, preventing thousands of people from receiving vital aid.

Haiti

Marjorie Denis, Rehabilitation specialist at HI.; }}

"People don't have many options left" August, 20 2021

Marjorie works as a rehabilitation specialist for HI. She tells us what conditions are like in Grand Sud, Haiti, following the earthquake.

Haiti

Treating a patient in Les Cayes rehabilitation centre run by one of HI’s partner organisations; }}

Haiti: HI trains physiotherapists to care for the injured August, 25 2021

Just days after an earthquake hit Haiti, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is providing assistance in hospitals in one of the country’s worst affected region. A team of physiotherapists will begin work this week.