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Oleksandr Hurtov has a disability following an unknown disease. He is now a displaced person after a drone attack at his place. HI. Dnipro, November 2025.; }}

Oleksandr is fighting to recover in Ukraine December, 16 2025

Oleksandr Hurtov lost the use of his legs in 2024. Last May, he had to flee his home after a drone attack. He is receiving support from HI to help him to regain his mobility.

Ukraine

Lidiya Ivanivna, who suffered serious injuries to her right hand after a cluster munitions incident in March 2022 in the city of Dergachi, Kharkiv region, shows how she managed to regain the ability to write with her right hand, thanks to physical rehabilitation conducted by HI. September 2025. ; }}

Lidiya’s second life: surviving a cluster munition in Kharkiv November, 19 2025

At 75, Lidiya survived a cluster munition strike while waiting for her pension in Derhachi, Ukraine. With Humanity & Inclusion's support, she regained strength and hope, and dreams of returning home to peace.

Ukraine

A woman sits laughing. Her right hand is resting on a large canvas bag containing fruit. Behind her are stalls of fruit and vegetables.; }}

Promoting a more inclusive working environment in Kakuma May, 13 2025

In Kakuma refugee camp, refugees and Kenyans run a number of micro-enterprises. Humanity & Inclusion (HI) and its partners are helping them to promote and develop their businesses.

Kenya

Salah during a rehabilitation session; }}

Landmine everywhere: A stop on the road can be deadly November, 27 2025

Salah Al Din was injured by a landmine in 2024. This father of 5 struggles to recover. He is supported by Humanity & Inclusion.

Syria

A little boy is sitting on a chair and waving at the camera. His foot is bandaged and crutches are placed next to him.; }}

Hazrat wants to get back on his feet quickly to return to playing football November, 25 2025

To improve access to healthcare after the earthquake in Afghanistan, Humanity & Inclusion deployed its emergency response teams with the support of the European Union as patients were flooding into Jalalabad hospital.

Afghanistan

Close-up portrait of a young girl lying on a bed with a big smile.; }}

Khalida, injured in the leg, is learning to walk again November, 25 2025

The earthquake on 31 August was the deadliest in Afghanistan's recent history. To improve access to emergency care, Humanity & Inclusion deployed its teams with the support of the European Union.

Afghanistan

Under a canvas tent, a group of men are sitting in a circle on mats and benches. They are talking to a man wearing a jacket with HI printed on it.; }}

Healing the physical and emotional wounds left by the earthquake in Afghanistan November, 25 2025

In the days following the earthquake on 31 August, Humanity & Inclusion deployed its teams of physiotherapists and mental health specialists to provide first aid to survivors.

Afghanistan

Three people are around a table; one man is in a wheelchair. They are chatting.; }}

Trapped by war: Mykhailo’s life after the petal mine November, 21 2025

Mykhailo, 64, lives with a disability due to a petal mine injury that resulted in the amputation of his leg. He uses a wheelchair for mobility and depends on his wife, who is his primary caregiver.

Ukraine

HI disposes unexploded ordnance in Bekaa Valley November, 14 2025

Humanity & Inclusion Acting Chief of Operations Adnan Araji explains how Humanity & Inclusion diffuses the danger of unexploded ordnance across bombed villages in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley.

Lebanon

A smiling man stands on two crutches and looks at a physical therapist, seen from behind, who is wearing a jacket with the logos of the European Union and HI.; }}

Afghanistan: Mashur walks again after a serious injury November, 13 2025

Following the earthquake on 31 August, Humanity & Inclusion, with support from the European Union, deployed its emergency physiotherapy teams to improve access to quality care at Jalalabad Hospital.

Afghanistan

A smiling little boy is sitting on a chair and looking at a woman leaning over him who is wearing a HI/European Union jacket.; }}

Afghanistan: recovering after the earthquake November, 13 2025

At the end of August, a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan. For two months, Humanity & Inclusion teams have been working to help people recover from their injuries.

Afghanistan

Emergency in the Philippines: the archipelago plunged into chaos once again November, 7 2025

For the 20th time in 2025, the Philippines is facing an extremely violent typhoon: Kalmaegi is the deadliest of the year, with catastrophic consequences.

Philippines

Two girls are sitting in two wheelchairs, placed side by side in front of the door of a house.; }}

DRC: Joyce and Jessy, twin sisters, are learning to talk, laugh and play November, 26 2025

Joyce and Jessy both have cerebral palsy. Thanks to the care provided by Humanity & Inclusion, they are making great progress towards greater independence.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Tree planting in September 2025 in Carepa, Antioquia. On the right, Oscar Graciano, farmer and community leader.; }}

Humanitarian demining and reforestation: HI and communities building the future together November, 4 2025

By working towards a safe and sustainable future in Colombia, Humanity & Inclusionumanity continues its commitment to peace and security for communities affected by armed violence.