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:
Since February 24, 2022 marked the beginning of a large-scale military conflict in Ukraine, cities across the country have been the target of devastating weapons strikes.
Violent attacks continue to intensify across Ukraine, forcing millions flee. Among the last to evacuate and most at-risk are people with disabilities and vulnerable populations.
Madagascar prepares for another intense tropical cyclone, Emnati, to make landfall Tuesday. HI accompanies targeted communities in their preparations and recovery
On 10 December 1997, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) was co-awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as a member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Twenty-four years on, the fight to protect civilians continues.
More than one hundred people were killed in an explosion in Sierra Leone, on 5 November. After assessing needs in the field, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is moving on to the next stage of its actions in aid of the victims.
More than one hundred people were killed when a fuel tanker hit a heavy goods lorry and exploded on 5th November in the district of Wellington in Freetown. Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is working to assist the casualties.
