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Saly is mobilising for people’s rights August, 29 2023

Saly is 22 years old and lives in the Kolda region of Senegal. She is a peer educator working to raise the awareness of young people to sexual health and disability issues.

  • Senegal

Awa has joined the fight against the genital mutilation of young girls August, 29 2023

Awa is raising the awareness of young men and women to sexual health issues in Kolda, Senegal. Her objective? For everyone to have access to the information and the health services they need.

  • Senegal

To demine to help my community August, 28 2023

Istabraq Lazim Muhammed joined the HI clearance team in Salah al Din, Iraq, last April. She tells us her motivation.

  • Iraq

“Before, she couldn’t bend her legs. Now she can sit normally.” August, 25 2023

Ruth is 15 months old. She suffers from malnutrition, which could irreversibly affect her growth. She is being cared for by HI.

  • Chad

Clearing land for agriculture August, 23 2023

HI in Lebanon has just begun new clearance operations in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon province. Once released, the land – abandoned for the last 40 years – will be used for agriculture.

  • Lebanon

Mine clearance and the environment: HI is committed to preserving biodiversity in Colombia August, 23 2023

In addition to the risk of explosion, mines pollute the ground and threaten biodiversity. To mitigate these effects, HI is complementing its demine operations with a commitment to the environment.

  • Colombia

Kennedy has pulled off his biggest success yet and now walks like a champion August, 8 2023

Kennedy has cerebral palsy. After years of being unable to stand or walk, orthoses and physiotherapy have allowed him to make spectacular progress.

  • Uganda

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

Dania is proud to be contributing to her community’s development August, 4 2023

In Cuba, HI is helping local people to prepare for potential natural disasters and strengthen their autonomy and resilience. Dania has received support for her farming activity.

  • Cuba

“6 months after the earthquake our patients are like part of the family” July, 31 2023

Salahedin is the director of Aqrabat hospital, HI’s partner in north-west Syria. His hospital has treated more than 1,500 earthquake survivors.

  • Syria

Inclusive education at HI July, 31 2023

In 2022, HI launched 43 projects exclusively dedicated to inclusive education, particularly in Mali and Rwanda.

  • Mali
  • Rwanda
  • Kenya

Psychosocial support restores hope for Beatrice and Rose’s family July, 31 2023

In Uganda, with funding from ECHO, HI is helping refugees who have experienced traumatic events to heal and improve their psychosocial wellbeing.

  • Uganda

I regained my speech after receiving psychosocial support July, 31 2023

In Uganda, with funding from ECHO, HI is providing refugees who have experienced traumatic events with physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial support.

  • Uganda

Rema fitted with a prosthesis six months after being injured in an earthquake ! July, 27 2023

On 6 February, Rema was trapped under the rubble of her home. Found alive after thirty hours, doctors had to amputate her leg. She talked to us about her experience.

  • Syria

Dedicating his life to mine clearance: the journey of Aki Ra, a former child soldier July, 27 2023

13 years after the trial of “Comrade Duch”, the Khmer Rouge torturer convicted of crimes against humanity, a former child soldier turned deminer tells his story.

  • Cambodia