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Morocco: "Children's textbooks and exercise books were lying amongst the rubble” October, 3 2023

Mohamed lives in Amizmiz, close to the epicentre of the earthquake that hit Morocco. A few weeks after the disaster, he talks about how solidarity is helping to meet the challenges of this crisis.

  • Morocco

“Civilians will bear the brunt of cluster munitions for decades to come” October, 2 2023

Following its decision in July to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions, the Biden Administration is this month sending a second consignment of these weapons, which are banned by the Oslo Convention.

  • Ukraine

A day in the life of Kanha October, 2 2023

Kanha, a landmine victim at the age of six, lives in Phnom Penh. Now a dressmaker, HI is helping her to resume her studies and become... an ortho-prosthetist!

  • Cambodia

Being the caregiver in a family of five September, 27 2023

Alawneh and Mohammed have three children. Their youngest, Ameer, has Down’s syndrome. They want him to live like any other child.

  • Jordan

Alia is her husband’s caregiver – a sometimes challenging role September, 27 2023

Alia takes care of her husband, Mohammed, who lives in a wheelchair. She tells us about her experience as a caregiver.

  • Jordan

Chad: casualties from the conflict in Sudan supported by HI at Adré hospital September, 20 2023

400,000 people have crossed the border into Chad to escape the fighting in Sudan. Many gunshot casualties in need of medical, surgical and rehabilitation care.

  • Chad

HI cleans up sulfur used to produce explosive devices September, 19 2023

Syria: Near Raqqa, HI’s clearance team has cleaned up piles of sulphur, a chemical used to produce explosive devices.

  • Syria

Morocco earthquake survivors in need of shelter September, 15 2023

Almost a week after the earthquake, the figures are alarming: more than 380,000 people have been affected by the disaster, including thousands who are homeless.

  • Morocco

HI provides support to Moroccans affected by the earthquake September, 13 2023

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook Morocco on the night of 8th to 9th September 2023. HI has been present in the country for 30 years and is working alongside its Moroccan partners to help the victims.

  • Morocco

4 things you should know about... Bamboo September, 13 2023

Bamboo grows naturally in about twenty of the countries in which HI works. A historic symbol of our operations, bamboo is regularly used by our teams, particularly in Asia.

  • Cambodia
  • Bangladesh

Morocco earthquake : HI expresses its support September, 9 2023

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Al-Haouz province of Morocco at around 11pm on Friday 8 September. HI has been present in the kingdom since 1993, and shows its support for Moroccans.

  • Morocco

3D Printing, A Game Changer for Humanitarian Innovation September, 8 2023

In March, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Uganda, where Humanity & Inclusion leads an innovative project designed to help refugees with physical disabilities regain their mobility and autonomy. The 3D Petra project uses 3D-printing technology to produce custom-made orthoses and prostheses for refugees, while trained physiotherapists provide rehabilitation services.

  • Uganda

Chue Por, injured by a cluster munition at the age of 17 September, 4 2023

Chue Por is the survivor of a cluster munition in which he lost his arm. With the support of HI, he has regained his mobility.

  • Laos

In Cuba, HI continues to support local people one year after Hurricane Ian August, 30 2023

In September 2022, Hurricane Ian hit Cuba with winds of over 200km/h. HI is actively responding to the emergency and helping communities become more resilient.

  • Cuba

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