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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.