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East Africa Food Crisis: The view from the ground April, 20 2017

A severe food crisis is advancing across East Africa, Nigeria and Yemen. Xavier Duvauchelle, Handicap International’s desk officer for the East Africa region, explains the scale of the disaster and how our teams on the ground are responding.

  • Somaliland
  • Yemen
  • South Sudan

Mosul offensive raises fears of a major humanitarian crisis October, 18 2016

There are fears that the military offensive on the Iraqi city of Mosul could result in a humanitarian crisis on an unprecedented scale. More than one million people may be forced to flee to escape the fighting, in a country where at least 3.3 million people have already been uprooted. Handicap International is concerned that the people fleeing Mosul will not all be able to access humanitarian aid. Thomas Hugonnier, head of emergency response operations in Iraq, explains the situation.

  • Iraq

In Uganda, Salama can move again and is back at school April, 2 2025

After living in isolation for several months because of his disability, young Salama returns to school and dreams of becoming a doctor.

  • Uganda

7-year-old Elizabeth walks to a brighter future March, 20 2025

Chantal lives in Uganda, where she is determined to see her daughter Elizabeth thrive. As part of a EU-funded project, HI’s teams have been supporting the young girl who can now walk on her own.

  • Uganda

Gaza: "I don’t want to live through this again" May, 24 2021

After eight days of bombings, a ceasefire took hold in Gaza at 2am on Friday night. Amal, one of HI's local staff team in Gaza, shares her hopes and experiences for the days to come.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territories

Environmental changes and disability April, 5 2022

The negative consequences of environmental and climate changes have a greater impact on vulnerable populations and persons with disabilities.

  • International

Haiti: a year after the earthquake, HI continues its support to survivors July, 26 2022

After the earthquake of 14 August 2021, Humanity & Inclusion reorganised its activities to respond to the emergency. A year later, the needs are still huge and our teams continue to assist thousands of survivors

  • Haiti

In Madagascar, Fifaliana gains self-confidence thanks to her prosthesis March, 13 2025

Fifaliana has been fitted with a prosthesis as part of Humanity & Inclusion's Liimba project. She would now like to find a job to continue her journey towards autonomy.

  • Madagascar

Myanmar Earthquake: HI's vital support to survivors April, 17 2025

While thousands of disaster victims are being sheltered in improvised shelters and camps, Humanity & Inclusion's mobile teams are responding to the most urgent needs and supporting the most vulnerable.

  • Myanmar

Live from Goma: life under high tension February, 18 2025

Robert Muzuri Rugoheza, Humanity & Inclusion's mental health and psychosocial support project manager, talks about life in Goma today and the population's urgent needs.

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Millions of people left waiting for humanitarian aid February, 28 2025

As humanitarian needs increase, public funding for international aid is decreasing. HI is committed to supporting vulnerable populations and providing assistance to those who need it most.

  • International

“Weapons more advanced, mutilating and destructive than I’ve ever witnessed” September, 26 2022

Gaëlle Smith, HI’s emergency rehabilitation specialist, went to Ukraine in June to support the local teams in the country. She tells us about her experience.

  • Ukraine

Syria: Preserving humanity after twelve years of failure March, 16 2023

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.

  • Syria

Nepal earthquake: 10 years on... April, 24 2025

On 25 April 2015, a terrible earthquake struck Nepal. 10 years later, Humanity & Inclusion looks back at an extraordinary emergency response and a commitment that continues to this day.

  • Nepal

Gaza: HI identifies 250 injured victims in need of rehabilitation May, 19 2021

As bombings continue, Humanity & Incluision (HI) has begun providing psychological support and is identifying injured civilians in need of rehabilitation.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territories