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In Simon's shoes: the dreams and struggles of a young volunteer June, 18 2025

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.

  • Kenya

"We are moving forward together": how Mariia and Serhii support each other in the war June, 18 2025

Thanks to HI's support, a courageous couple who live in Kharkiv region, try to rebuild themselves facing the trauma of the war.

  • Ukraine

Vital rehabilitation support from HI in rural Ukraine June, 18 2025

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.

  • Ukraine

Kenya: Ali Abdi Tifo has found the secret to a successful business June, 18 2025

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.

  • Kenya

13 old Hussein has both legs torn apart by a landmine. HI supports him to walk again. June, 18 2025

Hussein was fetching water for the family when he walked on a landmine. HI supports him to rebuild his life.

  • Yemen

How to clear a former battlefield June, 5 2025

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.

  • Syria

In Gaza, the reality exceeds anything I've experienced in humanitarian emergencies" June, 5 2025

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:

  • Occupied Palestinian Territories

HI certified as a “Specialised Emergency Rehabilitation” Team by the WHO May, 27 2025

HI is certified by the World Health Organisation for its expertise in emergency rehabilitation.

  • International

In more than a third of countries worldwide, civilians are victims of explosive weapons May, 21 2025

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. 

  • International

Promoting a more inclusive working environment in Kakuma May, 16 2025

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.

  • Kenya

Heba: A humanitarian worker during war May, 14 2025

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.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territories

Venezuela: Mobilisation for the release of Alberto and Rafael May, 14 2025

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.

  • Venezuela

Cyclone Gamane: one year on, hope and resilience in the face of climate-related disasters May, 14 2025

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.

  • Madagascar

The Ottawa Treaty is crucially important to reinforcing Canada’s resolve and protecting civilian lives May, 14 2025

The looming threat of Russia has led to five Eastern European members announcing they will withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty in the last months, marking the first time any country has left the agreement and prompting concerns about its future.

  • International

Mozambique is picking itself up four months after Cyclone Chido May, 7 2025

In December 2024, northern Mozambique was hit by a powerful cyclone. HI has stepped in to bring relief to the population, providing psychological support and helping to prevent the spread of disease.

  • Mozambique