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In Togo, HI supports victims of armed violence in the Sahel region March, 10 2026

Kati*, 30, and her family live in extreme poverty as a direct result of the armed attacks in the Sahel region that have turned their lives upside down. Humanity & Inclusion is helping them to regain some stability

Togo

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Security crisis in the Sahel region: HI supports a Burkinabe refugee in Togo March, 10 2026

Awa*, 48, fled to northern Togo after an armed attack in Burkina Faso. She received medical and psychosocial care thanks to Humanity & Inclusion.

Togo

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In DRC, HI supports access to education for girls with disabilities March, 3 2026

In Kasai, Humanity & Inclusion supports 60,000 children to ensure they have access to quality education in adapted and inclusive conditions.

Democratic Republic of Congo

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Women in armed conflicts February, 25 2026

To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, here are five facts and figures about women affected by armed conflict.

International

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Sudan: Stimulation therapy helps Aisha's* children overcome the effects of malnutrition April, 14 2026

21.2 million Sudanese are facing acute hunger due to the war (1). For young children, this heightens the risk of lasting developmental delays.

Sudan

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Earthquake in Myanmar: More than 55,000 people assisted by HI after the disaster March, 26 2026

One year after the earthquake that struck Myanmar in March 2025, the situation remains fragile: Humanity & Inclusion has provided support to tens of thousands of people in the regions hardest hit by the disaster.

Myanmar

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Sudan: Fleeing violence, Sadia lost her leg April, 14 2026

Intense fighting in Wad Madani forced Sadia and her family to flee. Limited access to medical care had devastating consequences.

Sudan

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Sudan: Ahmed, victim of the war’s brutal violence April, 13 2026

A lack of timely medical care often turns war injuries into permanent disabilities, as in Ahmed’s case, who lost his leg after being shot.

Sudan

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Ahmed, victim of an explosive ordnance April, 10 2026

Explosive ordnance can be found anywhere in Gaza. Even playing in the street has become dangerous. Ahmed is one of the many victims.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

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Gaëlle: Seeing people regain their independence is what makes it all worthwhile April, 10 2026

Gaëlle Charles works as an occupational therapist with Humanity & Inclusion. She helps people displaced by gang violence in Haiti to regain their independence.

Haiti

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Yemen : Ahmed returns to school thanks to his prosthetis April, 8 2026

Ahmed was shot in the leg while traveling with his family, an injury that led to an amputation. Humanity & Inclusion is helping him walk again.

Yemen

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Omar is walking again after being injured by a landmine April, 8 2026

After being injured by a landmine, Omar had to have his leg amputated. Thanks to Humanity & Inclusion, he is regaining his independence.

Yemen

Mustafa lives as a child again after severe burns April, 7 2026

Mustafa, 11, was scalded by a pot of hot oil. Thanks to Humanity & Inclusion’s support, he has regained his mobility.

Yemen

HI provides emergency rehabilitation care to war victims in Sudan April, 7 2026

Three years after the outbreak of the war, the Sudanese population continues to endure extreme violence.

Sudan

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