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Emilie Pin Vath in October 2022 at her sister’s house in eastern France. ; }}

In 1982, HI provided Emilie with her first prosthesis February, 20 2023

Emilie was 6 years old when she lost her foot in a landmine explosion in Cambodia. She was one of the very first people to be fitted with a prosthesis by HI in its early days.

  • Cambodia
Portrait of Kanloukitibe; }}

With HI’s support, Kanloukitibe is making progress at school March, 7 2023

Kanloukitibe, aged 10, lives in Togo. She was born with hearing loss. For the past 3 years, HI has been ensuring she receives personalised educational assistance to help her keep up with her studies.

  • Togo
Portrait of Paul, looking at the camera and smiling. He's wearing a jacket with the HI logo.; }}

Being a physio is a profession that pushes you to do your best every day August, 7 2023

Paul Lokiru is a physiotherapist: every day, he helps patients regain their mobility and self-confidence. In the refugee camps where he works, the needs are immense.

  • Uganda
Simon Njenga, HI occupational therapist, during a rehabilitation session with Elizabeth Abiel at Rehabilitation Center 1 in Kakuma, Kenya. © Patrick Meinhardt / HI; }}

Simon supports children at the Kakuma Rehabilitation Centre to live more simply June, 8 2023

Simon Njenga, tells us about his daily life as a pediatric rehabilitation officer at the Kakuma rehabilitation centre in Kenya.

  • Kenya
General view of the village with adults, children and a tent.; }}

In Niger, severe weather events destroyed people's homes and crops May, 30 2023

Torrential rain and violent hailstorms: extreme weather events are a threat to people like Ali, 76, who lost his home and his harvest in 2021. HI provided him with an emergency shelter.

  • Niger
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"With this prosthesis, I finally feel like myself again! " June, 22 2023

After being shot as he fled to Bangladesh, 12-year-old Rohingya refugee, Jubair, was hoping for just one thing: to be able to play football on his own two feet. And now he can!

  • Bangladesh
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“My biggest fear was that Nita would never walk!” June, 1 2023

Un Sonita, known as Nita, was born with clubfoot. When she was just a baby, she started treatment at HI’s Kampong Cham rehabilitation centre in Cambodia. Nita has now made a complete recovery!

  • Cambodia
Close-up shot of Mohamed and Azima hugging.; }}

Thanks to stimulation therapy, Mohamed is now walking like a big boy! June, 12 2023

Azima and her son Mohamed are participating in HI stimulation therapy sessions in Safo, Niger. As a result of this support, the little boy can finally sit up and walk on his own.

  • Niger
Mouch’s leg had to be amputated because of an infected snake bit. He lives in the Ngnuueyel refugee camp in Ethiopia. ; }}

Life in a refugee camp as a teenage amputee: the story of Mouch, 17, from South Sudan June, 7 2023

Mouch fled from South Sudan to Ethiopia to escape the war. After arriving in the refugee camp, his left leg was amputated due to an infection. Now supported by HI, Mouch tells his story.

  • Ethiopia
Milan's mother on the left is playing with her son and Bimal, the itinerant teacher. They are sitting on the floor, playing games together.; }}

An itinerant teacher for Milan! June, 17 2023

Milan, aged 12, has autism. He lives with his very modest family in the south of Nepal. Thanks to HI's "Inclusive Futures" project, he is finally receiving the support he needs.

  • Nepal
Israa Fahed Al Abood,injured during the earthquake on 6 February, at Al-Rahma hospital.; }}

Thanks to HI, Israa, 6 years old, is walking again June, 8 2023

Israa was seriously injured in the earthquake on 6 February. Physiotherapy and psychological support have helped her recover.

  • Syria
Abed at the market; }}

My first steps in five years September, 19 2023

Abed lost both of his legs in a mine accident in 2018 in Syria. Access to HI rehabilitation services has changed his life.

  • Syria
Portrait of Perpétue in profile, looking at the camera and smiling. She is carrying a school rucksack on her back.; }}

Brave little Perpétue is walking again thanks to her prosthesis June, 21 2023

In Burkina Faso, Perpétue has rediscovered the pleasure of going to school and the joys of walking with her friends, thanks to the prosthesis she received with HI's support.

  • Burkina Faso
Souleymane Chapiou, 13, is studying in Maradi, Niger, with the help of adapted teaching materials provided by HI.; }}

Souleymane wants to fight to ensure that children with disabilities access education July, 4 2023

Souleymane, who is visually impaired, is studying with adapted teaching materials supplied by HI. When he grows up, he dreams of becoming a teacher and making schools more inclusive.

  • Niger
A little Syrian child draws a picture of a house and a sun ; }}

HI helps Syrian children to overcome their trauma months after the earthquake May, 4 2023

Mohammed, Taim, Hosain are three of the young survivors receiving psychological support from HI’s partners after the deadly February earthquake in northwest Syria. These are their stories.

  • Syria

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