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A Sudanese girl from the host community in Egypt takes part in a portage session aiming at expanding attention span and hand-eye coordination organized by HI’s Khotwat Project for Early Detection and Early Intervention.; }}

42,300 Sudanese refugees in Egypt: Humanitarian needs are severely increasing. May, 4 2023

Up to 300,000 Sudanese are expected to cross the border and will need humanitarian assistance. HI is prepared to aid refugees and host communities. Donors are urged to prevent disaster.

Egypt

In a full classroom, Yao leans over a child to help him.; }}

I am very happy to contribute to the educational success of children with disabilities March, 7 2023

Yao Gbledjo is an itinerant teacher in northern Togo. His job is to accompany children with hearing or intellectual disabilities so they can follow a school curriculum.

Togo

Abdur, a Rohingya refugee, lost everything after Mocha cyclone; }}

“If I had stayed in my shelter, I would be dead now” May, 15 2023

Cyclone Mocha hit Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday, 14 May. Our teams are currently assessing the damage and needs in Cox's Bazar refugee camps.

Bangladesh

Cyclonic storm Mocha approaching the coast of Bangladesh and Myanmar (picture date: 12th May 2023) ; }}

Cyclone Mocha may hit world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh May, 12 2023

Mocha may hit the border area of Bangladesh and Myanmar on sunday 14th May. Concerns are very high regarding Cox’s Bazar refugee camps, where 1 million Rohingya are living.

Bangladesh

Portrait of Massalouka smiling at the camera; }}

Massalouka’s smile is a victory over malnutrition May, 16 2023

As a consequence of malnutrition, Massalouka, aged two and a half, could not sit up unaided. Today, thanks to HI's rehabilitation services in Niger, she is making amazing progress.

Niger

Vincent is sitting on a school bench with his supplies in front of him.; }}

With HI’s support, Vincent can go to school with his friends March, 7 2023

Vincent is a 14-year-old boy living in Togo. Born with an intellectual disability, he has been receiving support from HI for the past three years so that he can study at school.

Togo

Beneficiary 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.; }}

Aziza, Omot and Khalid all entrepreneurs: their battle against Covid-19 June, 8 2023

Thanks to financial aid from HI and support from the Mastercard Foundation, many people have been able to cope with the consequences of the Covid-19 crisis.

Kenya

A young woman wearing a yellow veil sits at a table, sewing on her machine.; }}

Vocational inclusion: Badariya, talent at her fingertips June, 5 2023

In Niger, HI helps young women with disabilities find employment. Badariya, a talented seamstress, is an apprentice turned trainer.

Niger

Anita, HI EORE agent, speaks at a risk education session with displaced persons in the Poltava region.; }}

Ukraine: “We all have the same objective: to save lives!” May, 24 2023

Olga Savchenko, EORE¹ project manager and Kaitlin Hodge, AVR² specialist in Ukraine, explain how HI is raising the population’s awareness of the dangers linked to explosive devices and bombings.

Ukraine

Justiniano holds a coffee plant in his hand and smiles.; }}

Growing coffee on land free of mines May, 10 2023

It took 10 years for Justiniano, a farmer in Colombia, to feel safe when walking on and cultivating his land. Thanks to HI’s demining operations, his plantation is now flourishing.

Colombia

Malika, 10 years old, dreams of becoming a teacher when she grows up. Niger.; }}

Malika dreams of quality education for all May, 15 2023

Malika is ten years old and lives in Maradi, Niger. She has a visual disability and, with the support of HI, she is now in third grade at school and is making great progress.

Niger

Caption: Svitlana fled with her family from the eastern Ukrainian town of Slavyantsk on 8 April 2022 ; }}

Displaced Ukrainians grapple with long-lasting impact of explosive weapons May, 17 2023

Svitlana explains what it felt like living in East Ukraine during and following times of aggression. Displaced from her home twice as a result of explosive weapons, Svitlana took part in an explosive ordnance and bombing awareness session organised by HI.

Ukraine

Marie holding her 3-year-old son Kasonga; }}

Breaking the hunger cycle: Marie's inspiring transformation June, 12 2023

Despite Marie's best efforts, her son had a serious health problem: malnutrition. HI came to her aid.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Raphaël walking to Selembao inclusive school in DRC. ; }}

Life-changing crutches January, 18 2023

Raphaël’s specially adapted crutches have made it easier for him move around and be more self-reliant – including walking to school by himself.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Prabin knows no limits! January, 19 2023

Prabin, 6, was born without the lower part of his right leg. HI met him 5 years ago when the family was referred to a rehabilitation centre in Biratnagar Nepal. Since then, he’s come on leaps and bounds.

Nepal

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