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Marta Quintero in her demining gear, Chaparral region of Colombia, September 2022.; }}

The day I stepped on a mine, my fate was sealed November, 18 2022

Marta Quintero has been part of HI’s demining operations in Colombia for seven years. She is working for the future of her country with an unerring determination born out of personal experience.

Colombia

Nyatut Tholbok and her mother Nyabem Kher in a stimulated therapy session for malnourished children.; }}

HI supports malnourished children in Ethiopian refugee camp November, 16 2022

In Ethiopia, children are increasingly facing food insecurity. HI uses stimulation therapy for malnourished children to prevent developmental delays.

Ethiopia

Sumaiya and Jubaida playing with other children ! ; }}

Forida’s dream came true: To see her daughters play with the other children! February, 1 2023

For the past four years, this Rohingya mother living in a refugee camp in Bangladesh has been able to count on the support of HI to help her two daughters with disabilities become more autonomous.

Bangladesh

Ukraine's Minister of Health, Viktor Liashko (left) and HI's Ukraine Programme Director, Christian Fuchs (right) sit next to each other and sign a Memorandum of Understanding.; }}

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with HI February, 23 2023

HI and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine sign a memorandum of understanding to improve the quality of access to health services.

Ukraine

After 12 years of war, HI continues to support Syrian refugees February, 2 2023

Mariam is among the millions of Syrian victims of war who have fled their country to seek refuge in Jordan or Lebanon. HI is by her side.

Syria

Faisal tending to his livestock with the help of his electric wheelchair surrounded by all his sheep.; }}

“When you have a disability, you can’t just get up and run for safety” March, 6 2023

Life can be harrowing for people with disabilities in war-torn Syria, as they are exposed to violence and discrimination. HI and its local partners are helping Faisal to live like any other father.

Syria

Zawadi, business owner, in the Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.; }}

Working with dignity: Zawadi’s story November, 17 2022

Zawadi is living in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, where she manages a small business. Through training and mentoring, HI helped her to cope with the effects of COVID-19 and expand her activity.

Kenya

Yentougle being supported by the itinerant teacher (right) and the class teacher (left).; }}

In Togo, HI helps twins, Yentougle and Yenhame, to continue their education November, 14 2022

Yentougle and Yenhame are 13 year-old twins. They both have vision impairments. Through HI's inclusive education project, they are receiving personalised support to help them continue their schooling.

Togo

Gatluak Muon uses parallel bars from HI to practice his rehabilitation exercises, Gambella, Ethiopia. ; }}

HI helps Gatluak Muon improve mobility and wellness November, 4 2022

Gatluak Muon struggled with daily activities and felt isolated from his community. Thanks to physical rehabilitation with HI, he is already seeing progress.

Ethiopia

As the official death toll rises by the hour, residents, often with their bare hands, continue to search for survivors in the rubble of thousands building brought down by the powerful earthquake and multiple aftershoks.; }}

Bombs under the rubble? February, 15 2023

Risk education specialist Musab explains the situation about explosive remnants of war, including improvised explosives after the 6-February earthquake.

Syria

HI Program Director for Syria Myriam Abord-Hugon; }}

HI supports communities in northern Syria affected by the earthquake February, 8 2023

Myriam Abord-Hugon, HI's program director in Syria, explains the situation on the ground and HI's actions.

Syria

Photos of buildings destroyed by bombs in Raqqa.; }}

Where there’s a will, there’s a way February, 27 2023

After a car accident that injured his leg, Sami was infected with a bacterium that no treatment could cure. He had to be amputated. HI helped him through.

Syria

Kadia (left), watering her garden with another farmer (right).; }}

In the Sahel, HI is helping women farmers cope with climate change April, 5 2023

In Mali, drought and conflict are ravaging the region and threatening the population’s food security. HI is helping women farmers to improve their harvests.

Mali

Ambika, Prosthetist and Orthotist is fitting Prabin, with a new prosthesis.; }}

Prabin receives his new prosthesis January, 19 2023

Prabin, 6, lives in southeastern Nepal with his parents. Born without the lower part of his right leg, his prosthesis has changed his life. But he’s growing fast and it’s time for it to be replaced!

Nepal

Therapeutic activities and exercises to help with releasing emotions; }}

“Psychological First Aid helps avoid complications later” February, 21 2023

Mehdi Firouzi supervises Humanity & Inclusion's psychosocial support teams in Syria. He explains the importance of Psychological First Aid after a tragedy like the 6th February earthquake.

Syria

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