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HI did the distribution of hygiene kits and organized awareness sessions in Maputo and Matola about ; }}

Covid-19: HI assisting people in disadvantaged areas of Maputo and Matola in Mozambique November, 13 2020

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is distributing hygiene kits and raising the awareness of people living in the districts of Maputo and Matola.

Mozambique

A person in a wheelchair stands where HI's activities take place.; }}

Nepal and climate change: the challenges faced by people with disabilities December, 4 2023

In 2023, HI published a report highlighting the impact of climate change on people with disabilities in Nepal, one of the countries most exposed to the consequences of this phenomenon.

Nepal

After typoon Rai hit the central areas of the Philippines, HI sent two emergency teams to two of the hardest hit regions: Bohol and Surigao. Here, HI Country Manager, Melanie Ruiz, is pictured amongst destruction in Surigao city, where she is leading one of HI's evaluation teams.; }}

COP 28: Raising awareness of disability at the Climate Conference November, 27 2023

COP 28 opened in Dubai on November 30th. HI will be bringing strong messages in support of the communities and individuals most impacted by climate change, including people with disabilities.

International

Two months after the explosion, Lebanon still faces major humanitarian challenges October, 23 2020

Humanity & Inclusion responds to the humanitarian needs following the explosion on 4th August in Lebanon.

Lebanon

Nahy, 66 ans, s'occupe seule de ses enfants et petits-enfants, soit 16 personnes au total. Elle vit avec un handicap physique et est incapable de travailler. Avec la sécheresse persistante, les cultures ne poussent pas, ce qui rend la nourriture plus rare et plus chère. Sa famille n'a pas les moyens de nourrir tout le monde. HI fournit des provisions alimentaires chaque mois pour les aider à subvenir à leurs besoins; }}

How climate change affects people with disabilities November, 27 2023

Climate change exacerbates discrimination and affects the daily lives of people with disabilities in particular.

International

UKEMT staff, including rehabilitation specialist Gaelle Smith, working with AUSMAT, NZMAT and local Samoan staff responding to the Samoa measles outbreak in 2019.; }}

Rehabilitation in the UKEMT: Our impact in 2020 and plans for 2021 January, 18 2021

Humanity & Inclusion's Rehabilitation Team reflects on the key events which shaped last year looks forward to making even more progress with the UK Emergency Medical Team in 2021.

United Kingdom
International

Hala is 4 years old. She was victim of a bombing on her house in Yemen. ; }}

Protecting civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas February, 11 2020

Last Monday in Geneva, more than 70 States met for the second round of negotiations for a political declaration against the use of explosive weapons in urban areas. HI was there to remind them of the urgency of protecting civilians.

International

HI's teams meet Taal volcano victims; }}

Eruption of Taal Volcano in the Philippines: HI’s teams assess the needs of disaster-affected people January, 24 2020

HI is assessing needs of Taal Volcano victims in the Philippines and plans to launch an emergency response.

Philippines

Haiti: responding to a cholera outbreak in a context of acute crisis January, 22 2024

Since the end of 2022, a cholera outbreak has been raging in Haiti. In a context of acute crisis. Humanity & Inclusion is continuing its preventive actions to support communities.

Haiti

Disan, left, HI 3D Technician, with a finished 3D printed face shield, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda ; }}

HI adapts 3D printing technology to produce face visors for professionals on the front line in Uganda October, 27 2020

In Uganda, HI has adapted 3D printing technology used for physical rehabilitation to produce protective face visors for health professionals on the front line.

Uganda

Basher holds Storm's leash with his left hand. The dog, upright, nose to the wind, seems to have detected something.; }}

Kira, Storm, Fisti and Tini: meet our new demining colleagues in Senegal January, 8 2024

Nose to the wind and eyes sparkling, the four dogs are training in the luxuriant vegetation of Casamance. Soon, they will be clearing mines alongside Humanity & Inclusion’s teams.

Senegal

Part of the mountain collapsed and the houses are destroyed.; }}

Earthquake in Morocco: post-emergency physical rehabilitation March, 20 2024

Present in Morocco since 1993, Humanity & Inclusion is working alongside its partners to provide physical rehabilitation assistance to the survivors of the earthquake that hit the country in September 2023.

Morocco

Abdelrazzaq gains his mobility back thanks to HI physiothrapists; }}

Diabetic Abdel gets his strength back after amputation February, 28 2020

After losing his foot to diabetes, Abdel is slowly recovering his strength thanks to support from Humanity & Inclusion's teams.

Jordan

International Day of Older Persons organized by HI and partners in refugees camp of Kigeme, in Rwanda; }}

HI is caring for older people during the Covid-19 epidemic in Rwanda November, 18 2020

To coincide with International Day of Older Persons, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) and its partners raised the awareness of more than 26,000 refugees in Rwanda on the importance of caring for older people.

Rwanda

Abderamane standing outside HI’s rehabilitation room at Bambari hospital.; }}

Thanks to HI, Abderamane can walk again September, 14 2023

Both of Abderamane’s legs had to be amputated after a wound became infected. With the support of HI, and thanks to his own determination, he now has hope for the future.

Central African Republic

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