Humanity & Inclusion Canada joins Canadians across the country in mourning the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau—pioneering astronaut, dedicated public servant, and steadfast advocate for the protection of civilians in conflict. As a private funeral is held this week, we pause to honour a remarkable life shaped by discovery, service, and deep human dignity.
Eastern DRC is experiencing a major crisis, exacerbated since January 2025. As a result, many malnourished children need support to make up for lost time in their development.
In the Kakuma refugee camp, Simon, an energetic and intrepid teenager with albinism, is actively involved in raising awareness among his peers and bringing life to his school.
Thanks to HI's support, a courageous couple who live in Kharkiv region, try to rebuild themselves facing the trauma of the war.
Thanks to HI's vital rehabilitation support, Volodymyr, a 72-year-old stroke survivor from the remote village of Huty in the East of Ukraine, has regained his mobility and independence.
Ali Abdi Tifo, a shopkeeper in Kakuma, runs his business masterfully. Sales techniques, customer relations, finance…, he has developed his skills with the support of HI.
Hussein was fetching water for the family when he walked on a landmine. HI supports him to rebuild his life.
HI conducts clearance operations in Tabqa, in Northeast Syria, an area prone to fierce battles during the conflict, to handover lands to villagers and farmers.
Specialist in emergency rehabilitation Violette Van Bever was in Gaza last April and May to support HI's rehabilitation teams. She describes a humanitarian hell:
HI is certified by the World Health Organisation for its expertise in emergency rehabilitation.
The annual report of the Explosive Weapons Monitor reveals that civilians in 74 countries are affected by bombing and shelling. Civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure are increasing as armed conflicts and geopolitical tensions rise, at the expense of international humanitarian law.
In Kakuma refugee camp, refugees and Kenyans run a number of micro-enterprises. HI and its partners are helping them to promote and develop their businesses.
Heba, 34 years old, is a prosthetics specialist working with HI at the Nahla Centre in Khan Yunis City. She shares how she balances her humanitarian mission, her family, and the danger of war.
For the past six months, Alberto Trentini and Rafael Ubiel Hernandez Machado have been detained without charge by the Venezuelan authorities. HI is calling for everyone to mobilise.
Mr Lemarisc is a survivor of cyclone Gamane, which hit Madagascar a year ago. With emotion in his voice thick, this elderly man recounts his memories of the disaster and his worries about the future.
