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A destroyed mine in the hand of a HI clearance expert in Lebanon. ; }}

States must reaffirm their commitment to the Mine Ban Treaty May, 3 2024

The Mine Action Conference will take place in Cambodia on November 25-29, 2024. After 15 years of decline, their use and the number of victims are increasing...

International

A young black woman with curly hair is in a brace shop. She holds a black plastic brace in each hand and smiles at the camera.; }}

Jamaima, orthoprosthetist: a profession of service to others April, 3 2024

Jamaima Naluggya, orthoprosthetist, is heading a project to develop the 3D printing of prostheses and orthoses in refugee camps in Uganda. This is the story of her commitment to helping others.

Uganda

HI mourns tragic death of staff member in Gaza June, 10 2024

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is deeply saddened and outraged by the killing of our colleague, Muna, and her entire family after Israeli forces indiscriminately bombed her house in southern Deir Al-Balah, Gaza on June, 8th.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

On 25 May 2024, air strikes hit a supermarket in the city of Kharkiv ; }}

“Kharkiv is under recurrent bombing and people fear for their lives!” June, 19 2024

One month after the beginning of the new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, repeated shelling is taking its heavy toll on the population.

Ukraine

Norcia is standing outside her school, smiling. Children are sitting on the forecourt.; }}

Helping to change perceptions on disability June, 4 2024

Norcia is fortunate; she is thriving at school thanks to her access to inclusive education. At 17, she is also an ambassador for HI, helping to promote disability inclusion in Madagascar.

Madagascar

A woman wearing a HI-flagged jacket leans in front of a boy sitting at a school table and prepares to slap his hand. Around them, other children and adults sit at desks.; }}

Welcoming and managing emotions with the help of psychosocial support June, 26 2024

In Venezuela, Humanity & Inclusion is providing psychosocial support to teachers and students with disabilities.

Venezuela

Three children's faces in close-up, two girls and a boy. They are sitting on the floor, looking ahead. In the background, adults can be seen standing.; }}

Promote the health of indigenous communities in Venezuela June, 26 2024

Some communities in the state of Amazonas have experienced disruptions to their lifestyle, with negative effects on their health. Humanity & Inclusion is working alongside them to improve their access to healthcare.

Venezuela

Four people stand with their backs to an alley lined with two tents. A large HI flag hangs from the one on the left. Other tents can be seen in the background.; }}

We want to live in security, peace and freedom July, 5 2024

More than 2.7 million people have been displaced by the crisis in North Kivu. In the camps for displaced people near Goma, the needs are huge. Jean Bahati, 60, shares his story.

Democratic Republic of Congo

In a carpeted room, a man opens his arms to hold a baby. A woman crouches beside them. The walls are made of canvas, and balloons hang from them.; }}

In the midst of the fighting in North Kivu, Diela is learning to walk July, 5 2024

Maria and her daughter Diela arrived at the Bulengo camp for displaced people in North Kivu in February. The 2-year-old had developmental delays but thanks to specialised support, she is now beginning to catch up.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Young women in HI warehouse wearing an HI sweater; }}

Medicines storage at the heart of humanitarian aid July, 10 2024

Pharmacists play a key role in preserving and controlling the quality of medicines, and their work is vital to ensuring the health of beneficiaries.

Ukraine

A boy is standing in front of the Bambari regional hospital, showing off his prosthesis.; }}

Mardoché, 8 is a model of resilience April, 30 2024

Mardoché’s leg was torn off by a bullet when he was just a baby. Today, thanks to Humanity & Inclusion, he feels confident and he is looking forward to the future.

Central African Republic

Hadil as the strength to go on and help people August, 6 2024

Hadil Al Saqqa joined Humanity & Inclusion last April. She is a health project manager in Gaza. She explains how she copes with such a difficult situation.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

Thaer during a rehabilitation session ; }}

In Gaza, Thaer can now walk again thanks to HI July, 16 2024

Thaer was shot in the knee. After a painful medical journey, he can now walk normally, thanks to the support of Humanity & Inclusion’s rehabilitation specialists.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

Haitham in a displaced camp, helping a beneficiary; }}

Work is what allows me to keep going on August, 13 2024

HI physiotherapist Haitham works in displaced shelters in Gaza to support injured people and people with disabilities. He is also impacted by the conflict.