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“I still have pieces of metal lodged in my leg and spine” February, 18 2025

Elena, 53, was injured in a bomb attack last March. A few days later, her daughter was also injured. Thanks to HI's support, her daughter is now being looked after in a rehabilitation centre.

  • Ukraine

In the north of Madagascar, overcoming the fear of the next cyclone February, 18 2025

Thanks to HI's work over a number of years, the inhabitants of Ambilobe district are now preparing for the cyclone season and the tropical storms forecast.

  • Madagascar

Live from Goma: life under high tension February, 18 2025

Robert Muzuri Rugoheza, HI's mental health and psychosocial support project manager, talks about life in Goma today and the population's urgent needs.

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Civilians caught up in the fighting in the east of the DRC February, 17 2025

Over the past few days, fighting has intensified in North Kivu and spread to the city of Goma. Two million civilians are trapped in an acute humanitarian crisis.

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Five things you should know about…explosive ordnance contamination in Ukraine February, 17 2025

There is massive contamination in Ukraine as a consequence of the armed conflict that began in 2014 and intensified after Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022.

  • Ukraine

Overcoming the challenges of winter in Afghanistan to guarantee humanitarian access February, 14 2025

In Afghanistan, Atlas Logistique – HI's technical and operational unit – is pursuing its efforts to ensure access to essential services despite the challenges of the winter season.

  • Afghanistan

HI opens a prosthetic center in Hodeidah, Yemen February, 11 2025

HI inaugurates a new prosthetics and orthotics center at the Al-Thawra Hospital in Yemen. It is designed to meet the physical rehabilitation needs in all Hodeidah Governorate.

  • Yemen

Crutches to help make José Gregorio’s life easier February, 10 2025

José Gregorio lives in the north of Colombia. He is a determined, independent man, and his new crutches and physiotherapy sessions are making his everyday life easier. He talks to us about it.

  • Colombia

In Madagascar, Julda tells us about her experience of cyclones February, 10 2025

Julda tells us about her life in Madagascar, an island particularly prone to cyclones. Paralysed in both legs, she talks about what it is like for people with disabilities when a disasters hits.

  • Madagascar

Developing access to rehabilitation in Colombia February, 10 2025

HI works in the north of the country, facilitating access to rehabilitation services for Colombians and for Venezuelan migrants. Matilde has received new crutches to make her daily life easier.

  • Colombia

Goma, the day after: HI’s response to the emergency February, 7 2025

After days of fighting, the people of Goma’s need for humanitarian aid is greater than ever. HI is providing an emergency rehabilitation and mental health support.

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Syria: HI aware on the risk of explosive devices February, 4 2025

Since the fall of the Assad regime, many Syrian refugees are returning, exposed to the unexploded ordnance contaminating Syria. HI runs a prevention campaign on the border with Turkey.

  • Syria

In Niger, helping flood-affected communities get back on their feet January, 29 2025

Climate change is having a very real impact on populations. After torrential rain caused devastating flooding in Niger this summer, HI is providing support to affected families.

  • Niger

My disability was caused by a bomb: the life of an 18 year-old in North Kivu January, 29 2025

Like many other civilians, Espoir fell victim to the conflict in DRC. He lost his leg to a bomb and was forced to flee his hometown. Today, his new prosthesis is helping him make plans for the future.

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

In Channa’s footsteps…12 years on January, 29 2025

Channa has been in the care of HI's teams in Cambodia for 12 years. Born with only one leg, she has been receiving regular rehabilitation treatment and prostheses all of her young life.

  • Cambodia