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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.

Madagascar

A missile fell in this residential area of Kiev. One child was killed and 23 people were injured. This man and his mother were living in the residential area affected.; }}

HI cares for injured Ukrainians in armed conflict April, 6 2022

Humanity & Inclusion supports the care of burn victims and amputees in Ukraine

Ukraine

Contextual picture linked with demonstrations in Yangon, March 2021.; }}

Myanmar has fallen in a deep humanitarian crisis January, 27 2022

Since the events of February 2021, the humanitarian situation has deeply deteriorated in Myanmar.

Myanmar

HI teams and partners set up one of the mobile units in Haiti. © GH.ROUZIER/ HI; }}

Mobile units in Haiti: HI reaches out to isolated patients January, 31 2022

In Haiti, some earthquake survivors are struggling to access the services they need. Mobile units allow those services to come to them.

Haiti

After cyclone Batsirai and before the arrival of cyclone Emnati, HI teams distribute emergency kits to affected communities and persons with disability; }}

Cyclone Emnati: Madagascar’s nightmare continues February, 21 2022

Madagascar prepares for another intense tropical cyclone, Emnati, to make landfall Tuesday. HI accompanies targeted communities in their preparations and recovery.

Madagascar

A mine held by an HI deminer in Lebanon ; }}

The fight against landmines is not over February, 1 2022

Enacted 25 years ago, the Mine Ban Treaty has been a major step forward in international humanitarian law. But there is a long way to go to eradicate landmines.

International

Damage caused by Cyclone Batsirai, in Mahanoro, Madagascar; }}

Madagascar: The extent of Batsirai’s damage February, 7 2022

On 5th and 6th February, cyclone Batsirai tore across Madagascar, devastating communities along the way. In the aftermath, Humanity & Inclusion is assessing the damage and needs of the most vulnerable.

Madagascar

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