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Devastated by her amputation, Nesma walks again and her life has started afresh September, 21 2026

Nesma is one of thousands of people in Gaza injured and maimed by an airstrike. Recovering, learning to walk again and rethinking life is a long process. HI is with them.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territory

Education in crisis: is the world abandoning its children? September, 21 2026

The report from Education Cannot Wait, Global Estimates 2026, paints a bleak picture of the future facing crisis-affected children, especially those with disabilities.

  • International

The ban on cluster munition must remain solid September, 21 2026

The Conference on Cluster Munitions has closed on 18 September 2026 in Vientiane, Laos. HI welcomes the reaffirmation of the treaty but would have preferred bolder and concrete stances.

  • International

Mayra, a deminer: doing her bit to protect the land and its people September, 14 2026

Mayra Rosero is a deminer in Colombia, in the department of Nariño. She loves her homeland and works every day to make it safe, building a future for her community.

  • Colombia

In Nepal, HI is supporting flood survivors September, 9 2026

In the wake of the devastating floods, HI is supporting survivors, particularly children, by providing urgent rehabilitation and mental health care.

  • Nepal

A United Nations resolution to change the lives of 2.5 billion people September, 8 2026

2.5 billion people worldwide need adapted equipment — wheelchairs, hearing aids, glasses, and more — to live independently. A UN resolution aims at strengthening their access to it.

  • International

Landmine is a daily danger in Yemen September, 3 2026

56-year-old Saif had his right leg torn apart by a landmine. HI supports him to walk again.

  • Yemen

Celebrating twelve years of commitment: Thank you, Pierre Léonard September, 3 2026

Humanity & Inclusion Canada extends heartfelt gratitude to Pierre Léonard, longtime member of the HI Canada Board of Directors and former Chairman, after 12 years of dedicated service in support of people with disabilities around the world. 

  • International

Following the floods in Nepal, HI is deploying an inclusive response September, 2 2026

Six days after the devastating floods in Nepal, the situation remains dire. HI is on the ground, working with survivors of the disaster to identify needs and provide an inclusive response.

  • Nepal

Peru: when inclusivity addresses climate change September, 2 2026

In the Peruvian Amazon and the Andes, the consequences of climate change are becoming more severe by the day. On the ground, HI is providing an inclusive response, ensuring that everyone has a say.

  • Peru

Floods and mudslides in Nepal: HI launches an emergency response to help those affected August, 27 2026

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.

  • Nepal

Elacides, the mine survivor who has become a role model in his community August, 25 2026

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.

  • Colombia

Itinerant teacher Patadi Hodalo supports the inclusion of children who are deaf in Togo August, 25 2026

Patadi Hodalo supports deaf children, who are often excluded from the school system, to learn and make progress.

  • Togo

To give back hope to persons mutilated by the war August, 18 2026

On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, August 19, to honor aid workers, Prosthetist and Orthotist in Syria, Yeti, tells us on his work and daily life in the country:

  • Syria

Gaëlle: Seeing people regain their independence is what makes it all worthwhile August, 18 2026

Gaëlle Charles works as an occupational therapist with HI. She helps people displaced by gang violence in Haiti to regain their independence.

  • Haiti