Growing coffee on land free of mines May, 10 2023
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.
- Colombia
Malika dreams of quality education for all May, 15 2023
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.
- Niger
Displaced Ukrainians grapple with long-lasting impact of explosive weapons May, 17 2023
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.
- Ukraine
Breaking the hunger cycle: Marie's inspiring transformation June, 12 2023
Despite Marie's best efforts, her son had a serious health problem: malnutrition. HI came to her aid.
- Democratic Republic of Congo
Life-changing crutches January, 18 2023
Raphaël’s specially adapted crutches have made it easier for him move around and be more self-reliant – including walking to school by himself.
- Democratic Republic of Congo
Prabin knows no limits! January, 19 2023
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.
- Nepal
In 1982, HI provided Emilie with her first prosthesis February, 20 2023
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.
- Cambodia
With HI’s support, Kanloukitibe is making progress at school March, 7 2023
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.
- Togo
Being a physio is a profession that pushes you to do your best every day August, 7 2023
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.
- Uganda
Simon supports children at the Kakuma Rehabilitation Centre to live more simply June, 8 2023
Simon Njenga, tells us about his daily life as a pediatric rehabilitation officer at the Kakuma rehabilitation centre in Kenya.
- Kenya
In Niger, severe weather events destroyed people's homes and crops May, 30 2023
Torrential rain and violent hailstorms: extreme weather events are a threat to people like Ali, 76, who lost his home and his harvest in 2021. HI provided him with an emergency shelter.
- Niger
"With this prosthesis, I finally feel like myself again! " June, 22 2023
After being shot as he fled to Bangladesh, 12-year-old Rohingya refugee, Jubair, was hoping for just one thing: to be able to play football on his own two feet. And now he can!
- Bangladesh
“My biggest fear was that Nita would never walk!” June, 1 2023
Un Sonita, known as Nita, was born with clubfoot. When she was just a baby, she started treatment at HI’s Kampong Cham rehabilitation centre in Cambodia. Nita has now made a complete recovery!
- Cambodia
Thanks to stimulation therapy, Mohamed is now walking like a big boy! June, 12 2023
Azima and her son Mohamed are participating in HI stimulation therapy sessions in Safo, Niger. As a result of this support, the little boy can finally sit up and walk on his own.
- Niger
Life in a refugee camp as a teenage amputee: the story of Mouch, 17, from South Sudan June, 7 2023
Mouch fled from South Sudan to Ethiopia to escape the war. After arriving in the refugee camp, his left leg was amputated due to an infection. Now supported by HI, Mouch tells his story.
- Ethiopia
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