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Handicap International Canada's submission to the International Assistance Review

Emergency Explosive weapons Health Inclusion Prevention Rehabilitation Rights

July 29, 2016. Handicap International is an international not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of experience implementing humanitarian assistance and development programs around the world. It has been active in Canada since 2003. This consultation process provides a welcome opportunity to reflect upon Canada’s role in addressing some of the most urgent issues in the fields of development and humanitarian assistance today. We hope that our contributions will impact positively on the outcomes of this significant initiative.

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Floods and mudslides in Nepal: HI launches an emergency response to help those affected
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Emergency Health Rehabilitation

Floods and mudslides in Nepal: HI launches an emergency response to help those affected

On 26 August a flood of ice and mud devastated northern Nepal. HI is preparing a response to the emergency focusing on rehabilitation, mental health support and the distribution of essential supplies.

Elacides, the mine survivor who has become a role model in his community
© C. Maldonado / HI
Explosive weapons Rehabilitation Rights

Elacides, the mine survivor who has become a role model in his community

At 29, Elacides works tirelessly every day to spread a message of hope and inclusion within his community and beyond. The story of a young man who has never given up.

Fighting child malnutrition in Afghanistan
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Health Rehabilitation

Fighting child malnutrition in Afghanistan

HI has provided stimulation therapy to over 700 toddlers to combat developmental delays caused by malnutrition.