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Jean Mario, an earthquake survivor, receives support from HI November, 17 2022

Jean Mario Joseph was seriously injured in the earthquake that struck Haiti in August 2021. His right leg had to be amputated. Today he is receiving physical rehabilitation and psychosocial support.

  • Haiti

“We sleep in the car as it seems the safest place so far” February, 13 2023

Elyas (Not his real name) is member of HI team in northwest Syria. He and his family have experienced the earthquake. They are safe but still under shock.

  • International
  • Syria

Elisabeth, an essential link between HI’s deminers and the population March, 23 2023

Elisabeth, community liaison agent, intervenes before, during and after the work of the demining teams. Her role is essential to ensuring the security of operations and the trust of the community.

  • Senegal

Hidayatullah can now play with his friends November, 28 2022

Born with club foot, Hidayatullah was treated at HI's rehabilitation centre in Kandahar. Today he is ready to take his first steps.

  • Afghanistan

Chue Por, injured by a landmine at the age of 18 July, 29 2022

Chue Por lost his arm in a landmine explosion. With the support of HI, he is regaining his mobility.

  • Laos

Roger: "The Ottawa Treaty is crucial for our demining operations in Lebanon" September, 26 2022

Roger Eid is responsible for HI's demining operations in Lebanon. He explains the importance of demining and how these vital operations are carried out.

  • Lebanon

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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