HI supports the care of burn victims and amputees in Ukraine
The negative consequences of environmental and climate changes have a greater impact on vulnerable populations and persons with disabilities.
In Chernivtsi, a city in western Ukraine, HI is assisting host institutions for older people and people with disabilities displaced by the conflict.
Reem Mansour is a physiotherapist working for HI in Tripoli. She explains the importance of rehabilitation in post-war Libya.
Jeremie, coordinator of HI programmes, describes the humanitarian emergency in western Ukraine.
After three weeks of intense armed conflict in Ukraine, the most affected populations remain isolated from humanitarian aid. HI prepares its response.
After weeks of violent conflict in Ukraine, a growing scarcity of essential goods puts more lives at risk.
As HI continues its assessment of humanitarian needs in the Ukraine: Refugees live in harsh conditions; vulnerable populations lack accessible information.
With the International Women's Day, HI want to offer you the testimony of six women, five in Senegal and one in Laos.
My name’s Awa Siré Touré. I’m 59 and I live in Ziguinchor, Senegal. I’ve been disabled for 20 years. With help from HI, I fight for the empowerment of women with disabilities.
My name is Khadidiatou Ba, I am president of the Women’s Committee of the Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities in Senegal. We have a long history of working with HI in the field.
I’m Oumou Khayri Diop. I’m 27 years old and I live in Senegal. I’m general secretary of the Association Handicap Form Educ, a partner of HI. I’m a carrier of voices: I denounce the problems and advocate for the rights of women with disabilities.
My name’s Fama Ka. I’m the mayor of Mbour in Senegal. I’ve had a visual impairment since I was 13. I’m now 54. I am a national and regional women’s representative for disabled people’s organisations.
My name’s Dieynaba Diallo. I’m 53 and I live in Senegal. I have a motor disability and I coordinate the Thiès branch of the pan-African Women in Law and Development in Africa organisation, a partner of HI.
Lamngueun joined HI in 2006 as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) expert. Today, she manages an 8-person clearance team. She tells her experience:
