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Daïsane enjoys a citizenship class led by Mrs Agnès at Lemba inclusive school.; }}

A wheelchair that makes all the difference January, 18 2023

Daïsane was born with clubfoot. Supplied with a specially adapted wheelchair by HI, she can now move around on her own and play with her classmates at break time

Democratic Republic of Congo

“We need psychosocial help like we need water" September, 12 2022

Hawa lives in Ethiopia. After her home caught fire in her sleep, she developed emotional stress and feared for her family’s safety. Psychosocial support from Humanity & Inclusion helped her find peace of mind.

Ethiopia

A woman and children look out onto a flooded village.; }}

A third of Pakistan underwater in unprecedented flooding September, 12 2022

Pakistan is experiencing its deadliest flooding in over a decade, with over 6.4 million in need of humanitarian aid. Humanity & Inclusion prepares emergency kits to support the most vulnerable families

Pakistan

Caption: Gina during a rehabilitation session at the community development centre in Zarka, Jordan, with her physiotherapist; }}

Gina: “I can walk on my own again and without pain.” August, 26 2022

Gina,13, lives in Jordan. With the help of Humanity & Inclusion, she has received surgery and rehabilitation treatment for a hip deformity. Today, she can walk without difficulty and is back at school.

Jordan

Gary Toombs shows some explosive devices during an event in Berlin; }}

“Many of the contaminated areas may have migrated" February, 17 2023

HI’ global land release technical operations manager, Gary Toombs explains how “the 6-February seism has significantly aggravated an already desperate situation”.

Syria

$A little boy with bandaged legs is lying on a hospital bed. His grandmother is sitting next to him. The little boy is suffering from multiple fractures and contusions. ; }}$

Abd al-Rahman, two and half years old, displaced by the war, orphaned by the earthquake March, 22 2023

Abd al-Rahman lost several members of his family in the earthquake on 6 February and was himself seriously injured. Two months later, he is still in one of HI’s partner hospitals in northwest Syria.

Syria

Caption: Conference for the final presentation of the text of the international agreement on explosive weapons in populated areas in June 2022. ; }}

Adoption of the international agreement on bombing in populated areas September, 21 2022

States are invited on 18 November in Dublin to adopt the international agreement on bombing in populated areas.

International

Enayatullah during a rehabilitation session with his physiotherapist. ; }}

Enayatullah can walk again September, 9 2022

Enayatullah, 9, lives in Afghanistan. He lost his leg because of an explosive remnant of war. He can now walk again thanks to the prosthesis provided by Humanity & Inclusion's team.

Afghanistan

Susan, head teacher at the inclusive school in Kalobeyei refugee camp in Kenya, visits the students during a maths lesson. ; }}

Susan: “My school is different from other schools” September, 12 2022

In Kalobeyei refugee camp in Kenya, children with disabilties can have access to school thanks to the support of Humanity & Inclusion's team. Susan, head teacher of the camp’s inclusive school, explains its benefits.

Kenya

Physical therapist Anastasia (left) stands with Nadezhda (right). ; }}

“Before I met HI, I only wanted to walk again. Now I believe I can run!” September, 9 2022

Like many Ukrainians, Nadezhda lives with compromised health conditions. After the war worsened her symptoms and displaced her from home, Humanity & Inclusion's rehabilitation helped relieve pain and restore her energy.

Ukraine

Lydia and Jolie with their big sister, Armele. ; }}

Jolie and Lydia, two refugee sisters supported by HI September, 20 2022

Jolie and Lydia’s family fled the DRC and sought refuge in the Kalobeyei camp in Kenya. Jolie and Lydia both have physical and intellectual disabilities and are being supported by Humanity & Inclusion's team.

Kenya

: Raizy receives massage oil from her physical therapist in the Tuléar rehabilitation center. © Parany.Photo / HI; }}

Helping Raizy get her life back August, 26 2022

A stroke left Raizy partially paralyzed and stole her independence. Humanity & Inclusion has been using rehabilitation to improve her mobility and adapt her daily activities.

Madagascar

Nepal - Thanks to psychological support and rehabilitation sessions Sandip was fitted with an artificial limb with support from HI and its partners.; }}

Nepal: Sandip’s story of determination February, 11 2022

After losing his leg in a road accident, Sandip was fitted with an artificial limb with support from HI and its partners. This brave teenager is now preparing to confront the challenges ahead.

Nepal

Milagros doing rehabilitation exercises at HI’s facilities in Riohacha, Colombia.; }}

Helping Milagros live life to the full January, 5 2023

In Colombia, HI is supporting Venezuelan migrants like Milagros. Our teams are giving Milagros rehabilitation exercises to help her become more independent.