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Khaled is doing concentration exercises with his mother Esra and HI staff; }}

"I just want to live in dignity with my family” March, 8 2023

"I have all the strength in the world!” This is how Khaled, a four-and-a-half-year-old ball of energy, welcomes HI’s team to his home.

Syria

Photo showing Wiliany, leaning on her walking frame and smiling.; }}

With HI’s support, Wiliany’s autonomy is improving March, 14 2023

Wiliany is a young Venezuelan girl living with a motor impairment. She is attending physical therapy sessions and HI has provided her with a new walking frame to help her get around her neighbourhood.

Venezuela

An HI deminer during a demining operation. Much of the farmland around Raqqa is contaminated by explosive devices. ; }}

Demining in complex and dangerous environments, the example of Syria May, 11 2023

In Raqqa, HI has been conducting underwater operations to locate, identify and remove explosive weapons. Thanks to these operations, the inhabitants now have access to drinking water again.

Syria

Mykhailo Artamonov and his mother Tamara Artamonov moved to the Ocean of Kindness community center for people with limited mobility, advanced age and disabilities ; }}

Displaced by war: the story of Tamara and her son Mykhailo February, 23 2023

After the bombing of their house, Tamara and Mykhailo had to abandon it. Thanks to a temporary shelter in Dnipro and HI’s services, they were able to get the help they needed.

Ukraine

Beneficiaries of the agricultural support projects in Dibaya, DRC, September 2022 ; }}

Cultivating a better future: benefits for the whole community April, 11 2023

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the determination of Muamba Nkinda Jean Pierre and the support of HI are the perfect combination for this community facing a food crisis.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Ambika, Prosthetist and Orthotist working with HI’s local partner organization in Népal.; }}

"It is really inspiring to see the kids I help go to school and become successful" January, 20 2023

Ambika Sharma has been working as a Prosthetist and Orthotist for more than 10 years. We recently sat down with Ambika to see what life is like as a P&O in Nepal.

Nepal

Beatrice, an HI mental health and psychosocial worker and Rose sit on a bench in front of their home. The three women are smiling.; }}

Psychosocial support restores hope for Beatrice and Rose’s family July, 31 2023

In Uganda, with funding from ECHO, HI is helping refugees who have experienced traumatic events to heal and improve their psychosocial wellbeing.

Uganda

Fadima poses with a bowl of tomatoes, eggplants and lettuce in her hand. The shared garden can be seen in the background.; }}

Burkina Faso: shared gardens to provide a lifeline for communities isolated by conflict August, 21 2023

A shared-garden project initiated by the Red Cross (HI’s partner on the RECOSA project) is helping people living in the Sahel region ensure their food security.

Burkina Faso

Portrait of Roumanatou looking at the camera and smiling. ; }}

In Niger, Roumanatou wants to become a role model for others June, 23 2023

At 21, Roumanatou feels confident about the future. With the support of HI, she is studying hard to become a strong, independent woman.

Niger

Caption: John Fardoulis from our partner, Mobility Robotics, in Iraq.; }}

The power of small drones in humanitarian demining June, 19 2023

On the 22nd and 23rd June 2023, Humanity & Inclusion attended the International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and United Nations Advisers in Geneva.

Iraq
Syria
Laos
Colombia
Senegal

Kanha, an 18-year-old girl learning to walk with an above-the-knee prosthesis on her right leg. She is walking across a wobbly bridge with parallel bars, while an HI rehabilitation staff walks alongside her. They are outside in the yard of the Physical Rehabilitation Centre.; }}

World leaders are finally prioritising rehabilitation in health systems - this will change the lives of millions May, 25 2023

George Graham, Chief Executive of Humanity & Inclusion UK The neglect of rehabilitation in health systems around the world is a scandal that harms millions and millions of people. This week's landmark resolution at the World Health Assembly is a gamechanger. Delivered properly, it will transform many, many lives.

By George Graham, Chief Executive of Humanity & Inclusion UK.

United Kingdom
International

Portrait of Mahamadou, looking and smiling at the camera.; }}

Empowering Mahamdou: HI's Inclusive Education Project in Niger May, 23 2023

Mahamadou is 13 years old and lives in Niger. He has the ambition to become a doctor and save lives. HI supports him so he can go to school in good conditions and fulfil his dreams.

Niger

Mahamat with an HI agent in the displcaed people camp in Kousseri; }}

Mahamat lives in a displaced people’s camp in Chad. He is back to school with HI's help June, 2 2023

Mahamat (not his real name) is 13 years old. After fleeing his village after attacks by armed groups, he is now living in a camp for displaced people in Kousseri, on the shores of Lake Chad.

Chad

Ibtisam, Aicha and Hoda, three group user representatives of the Mousawat rehabilitation centre.; }}

In Lebanon: Aicha, Hoda and Ibtisam help the most vulnerable populations. March, 13 2023

Aicha, Hoda and Ibtisam are three of the twelve group user representatives at the Mousawat rehabilitation centre in Central Beqaa - Lebanon.

Lebanon

Yacouba looks at the camera and raises both hands in the air, palms open and fingers outstretched.; }}

Yacouba is overcoming the effects of malnutrition with the help of stimulation therapy June, 27 2023

Due to malnutrition, two-year-old Yacouba had lost the ability to walk. HI's stimulation therapy sessions have made him more autonomous, much to the delight of his whole family.

Niger

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