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Disaster assembly point in Puente Piedra, in Los Jazmines, a community in the suburbs of Lima.; }}

Simple ways to save lives January, 21 2022

Subtitles and contrasting colours are just some of the very simple methods we can use to include the most vulnerable people in disaster risk reduction. This project is possible thanks to the ongoing support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Peru

Giovanna Osorio Romero, chair and cofounder of the Kipu Llaxta non-profit organisation.; }}

Giovanna Osorio Romero: “We must challenge stereotypes” January, 21 2022

For more than thirty years, Giovanna Osorio R. has worked tirelessly to build a more inclusive society and change how people see disability.

Peru

Health staff at a vaccination centre in a district of Laos. ; }}

Covid-19: Survey shows unequal access to vaccines for people with disabilities in Laos January, 4 2022

Humanity & Inclusion is working to reduce the impact of Covid-19 in Laos and recently published a survey on the obstacles to vaccination faced by people with disabilities.

Laos

HI mobilises after a deadly explosion in the heart of Freetown, Sierra Leone, in November 2021.; }}

Sierra Leone: providing emergency care to severe burn survivors January, 19 2022

In Sierra Leone, Humanity & Inclusion assists survivors of a fuel tank explosion by facilitating their identification and access to specialised rehabilitation services.

Sierra Leone

Mary Joy Maling-on, 38, and her eight children receive a hygiene kit, including soap and toothbrushes.; }}

Philippines: Emergency aid to typhoon survivors January, 7 2022

In Surigao, Philippines, Humanity & Inclusion distributes hygiene kits and multi-purpose cash assistance to families affected by typhoon Rai in December.

Philippines

Melanie Ruiz, Operations Manager for HI Philippines and Indonesia, surveys the damage in the town of Surigao in the Philippines.; }}

Typhoon Rai: HI launches initial relief operations December, 23 2021

Humanity & Inclusion is preparing to launch its emergency relief operations in the Philippines in aid of vulnerable people in the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon Rai.

Philippines

Typhoon RAI (Odette) damage in Bohol, Philippines; }}

HI identifies immediate needs after super typhoon RAI December, 21 2021

After a devastating typhoon affected over 1 million people in the Philippines, Humanity & Inclusion sends emergency teams to determine the most urgent needs and response.

Philippines

Families gather inside a gymnasium to seek shelter from the cyclone.; }}

Cyclone Batsirai advances across Madagascar February, 6 2022

Humanity & Inclusion teams begin initial assessments after cyclone Batsirai makes landfall.

Madagascar

A man in Manakara has received kits and cash assistance from HI. © H.Andrianjatovo / HI; }}

Madagascar: Four months later, HI still supports cyclone survivors July, 5 2022

After consecutive cyclones devastated Madagascar, communities were left with nothing. For months, Humanity & Inclusion has been providing essentials to the most vulnerable people.

Madagascar

Satellite image of the Cyclone BATSIRAI on the 4th of February 2022; }}

Helping the most vulnerable stay safe February, 4 2022

Cyclone Batsirai is expected to make landfall in Madagascar within hours. Humanity & Inclusion implements disaster preparedness projects in the country to protect the population.

Madagascar

Three of HI’s mental health and psychosocial team in Haiti. (From left to right), Wany Ducasse, Rosemonde Hilaire and Woodson Alix; }}

Emergency Mental health in Haiti: Supporting earthquake survivors January, 26 2022

As mental health needs remain high among earthquake survivors, Humanity & Inclusion plans to expand its support to new communities.

Haiti

Vincent Dalonneau, HI’s director in Madagascar; }}

“We’re preparing for the worst before the cyclone hits” February, 3 2022

HI’s teams in Madagascar are preparing for the arrival of cyclone Batsirai, which is expected to make landfall on Friday night. Its intensity poses a grave danger to the most vulnerable people.