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Haiti: Helping isolated families prepare for disasters 09/07/17

Although regularly hit by natural disasters, Haiti’s population remains highly vulnerable due to the country’s frail infrastructure and ill-equipped emergency services. In recent years, Handicap International’s disaster risk prevention projects have been working to help the most isolated people protect themselves.

  • Haiti

Hurricane Irma in Haiti: Preparing for major logistical challenge 09/07/17

After causing devastation on several Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico and Saint-Martin, Hurricane Irma was heading towards Haiti late on Thursday evening. Haiti is regularly hit by major natural disasters and Handicap International’s teams are expecting to face serious problems accessing the worst-affected areas. Many families will need help for months to come.

  • Haiti

Hurricane Irma in Haiti: “We’re worried about the most vulnerable people” 09/07/17

Within the last few hours, several Caribbean islands, including Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy, have been hit by hurricane Irma, causing extensive damage. The hurricane is now moving towards the north of Haiti. Present in the country, Handicap International’s teams are concerned for the welfare of the most vulnerable people, who have very limited means to protect themselves.

  • Haiti

Handicap International mobilizes more than 300 workers to reopen CAR airstrip 09/07/17

Since 2012, civilians have borne the brunt of chronic violence in the Central African Republic. Insecurity and the destruction or neglect of road and air facilities have severely compromised the transport of humanitarian aid.

  • Central African Republic

Hurricane Irma: Handicap International on standby in Haiti 09/06/17

Hurricane Irma could make landfall in Haiti late on Thursday 7th September. Already present in Haiti, Handicap International’s teams are on high alert as they prepare to respond to the disaster.

  • Haiti

Handicap International helps victims as death toll from Freetown mudslides rises 08/30/17

At least 500 people were killed by floods and landslides that hit the Sierra Leonean capital, Freetown, on Monday 14th August. A further 800 people have been reported missing. Handicap International (HI) and our partners in the region have launched an emergency response to support people in need.

  • Sierra Leone

Cluster munitions: horrific weapons that massacre civilians 08/29/17

Cluster munitions have been banned since 2010 with the entry into force of the Oslo Convention, which prohibits their use, production, storage and transfer. Humanity & Inclusion has made a significant contribution to this progress. Why has the organization committed to cluster munitions? Anne Héry, advocacy director at HI, answers questions about the impact of cluster munitions in 2017.

  • International
  • Laos

Nepal hit by worst floods in 15 years, HI on high alert 08/21/17

As floods and landslides have hit Nepal over the past five days, the death toll has reached 123 dead and at least 35 people are missing. The southern part of the country is the most affected. Thousands of houses have been inundated across the Terai province and 80% of the arable land has been destroyed. 600,000 people are affected - Handicap International’s local teams are evaluating how we can help.

  • Nepal

1 million South Sudanese refugees in Uganda 08/17/17

Since the outbreak of civil war in South Sudan in 2013, Uganda has offered a place of safety to people fleeing from the conflict. On 15th August, the Government of Uganda and the UN Refugee Agency announced that the staggering threshold of 1 million South Sudanese refugees has now been reached. Handicap International (HI) will launch activities to support new arrivals in Uganda this September.

  • South Sudan

Neymar Jr. becomes Handicap International ambassador 08/15/17

The Brazilian football player Neymar Jr. became the new ambassador of Handicap International on 15th August 2017. An event was organized in Place des Nations in Geneva to mark the occasion. Through this partnership, Neymar is using his huge fame for a good cause: to support the most vulnerable people in the world, people with disabilities in poor countries, victims of conflicts and natural disasters.

  • United Kingdom

Cluster munitions still in use seven years after ban came into force 08/01/17

The Oslo Convention banning the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of cluster munitions entered into force seven years ago, on 1st August 2010. Despite the undeniable success of the convention, which has been signed by 119 countries, cluster munitions are still used intensively and repeatedly in Yemen and Syria.


Injured, hungry, and relieved: Refugee crisis in South Sudan 07/27/17

The refugee crisis in South Sudan is one of the most alarming humanitarian situations in the world. Millions of South Sudanese are fleeing from brutal violence and extensive food insecurity. 86% of those who seek safety in neighboring countries are women and children, including at least 75,000 children who have become separated from their families, many of whom are in poor health.

  • South Sudan
  • Kenya

Including children with disabilities in humanitairan aid 07/27/17

In crisis situations, children with disabilities are often excluded from humanitarian assistance. Handicap International and UNICEF are working together to confront this problem. A toolkit of expert technical guidance has been launched to help all humanitarian actors improve their responses.


Seeking refuge in Kakuma camp, Kenya 07/27/17

A new photo report telling the stories of South Sudanese and Somalian refugees in Kakuma, Kenya.

  • Somaliland
  • South Sudan
  • Kenya

Incredible new videos from our rehabilitation team in Iraq 07/27/17

New videos give amazing insight into the work of our teams supporting and vulnerable people who fled the fighting in Mosul.

  • Iraq

 

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