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A woman is standing with her back to the camera in front of a completely destroyed building.

Responding to an emergency when you are affected: Yohanna shares her story from Caracas 07/07/26

Yohanna Talloli, an Inclusive Humanitarian Action Specialist at HI, reflects on the earthquakes that have plunged her country into mourning and their devastating consequences.

Venezuela

A woman stands with her back to the camera on a dirt road surrounded by building rubble. She is looking to her left at two abandoned wheelchairs.

Venezuela emergency: assessing needs to deliver an effective and inclusive response 07/06/26

In Venezuela, HI is on the ground coordinating an inclusive humanitarian response to ensure that everyone receives the support they need.

Venezuela

A person is sitting at a table in a rehabilitation room. Another person, wearing gloves, is holding and examining the first person’s hand and wrist. Therapy equipment can be seen on shelves in the background.

Ihor learns how to care for his amputated arm 06/30/26

Ihor Lashyn lost his arm in a shelling. HI provided him with rehabilitation to help manage pain and exercise safely.

Ukraine

Six years without a prothesis, then Ali met with HI 06/28/26

It can be very difficult for amputees like Ali to find medical assistance in war-torn Yemen. HI is there for them.

Yemen

In the foreground, a woman, seen from behind, is holding a child in her arms; the child is staring intently at the camera. Behind them, collapsed buildings can be seen.

Venezuela: emergency response underway following two deadly earthquakes 06/26/26

Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing extensive damage. On the ground, HI teams are responding to the emergency.

Venezuela

Landmines are a daily danger in Yemen 06/25/26

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

Yemen

A man and a woman are sitting side by side on a sofa in an indoor setting. Both are facing the camera. The woman is wearing a dark top with a front closure, and the man is wearing a long-sleeved sweater with contrasting stripes. The sofa is covered with cushions, some of which feature various patterns or textures. To the right of the image, a small long-haired dog is lying on a surface near the sofa. Next to the dog, a cell phone lies flat on the floor. In the background, a wall covered in wavy-patterned wallpaper spans the entire width of the image. The lighting is indoor and even, highlighting the faces and objects visible in the foreground.

Anatolii recovers from injuries with HI 06/24/26

Anatolii was an athlete who competed internationally for Ukraine. After a drone strike in Kherson, walking is a daily ordeal.

Ukraine

Four children in school uniforms are walking hand in hand. The boy on the left in the photo is wearing an orthopedic shoe and using a crutch.

Working towards education for all children in Rwanda 06/24/26

A consortium of organizations is working to combat school dropout in Rwanda’s primary education system. HI focuses on supporting children with disabilities.

Rwanda

A woman is sitting on a bed in a room with walls covered in light-colored wood paneling. She is wearing a pink long-sleeved top with a high collar and is holding a black-and-white cat in her arms, resting on her lap. The cat has long fur, white paws, and a bushy tail. The bed is covered with sheets and blankets in various patterns, with colorful pillows arranged against the headboard.

Lidiya’s fight to reclaim her life amid war 06/24/26

When a drone attack destroyed her house in Kharkiv. Lidiya, 77, was badly injured. With HI, she regained her ability to move.

Ukraine

Close-up photo of a pupil smiling and waving with her hands clasped together. Behind her, other pupils can be seen in a classroom.

Meet Sokchea: determined to overcome every challenge 06/20/26

Sokchea is a teenager with cerebral palsy. As a courageous young girl who is supported by her family and friends, she has fought hard to walk and go to school.

Cambodia

Men are riding motorbikes carrying posters raising awareness about Ebola.

HI mobilizes to respond to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda 06/12/26

Through logistical support, hygiene supply distribution, and public awareness campaigns, HI is taking action to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Democratic Republic of Congo
Uganda

Four people are standing in an outdoor setting with dense vegetation, surrounded by trees, bushes, and branches. They are wearing light-colored work clothes and boots. Some are holding tools, including a shovel and a circular metal object. On the ground in front of the four people, a large number of long, rusty metal objects are arranged in a group. The objects vary in size but are similar in shape. A spray can is visible on the ground to the right.

HI clears over 64 acres of Laos farmland of deadly munitions 06/04/26

HI clears in Houaphanh Province - one bomb at a time.

Laos

Two people are inside a room with exposed concrete walls. One person is sitting on the floor on a patterned rug, turned slightly toward the camera, wearing a dark jacket and pants, and holding a white object in their hands. Next to them, a child is lying on a mattress covered with a red patterned fabric. The child is wearing a light-colored top and dark pants. One of the child’s legs has a medical device attached to it, and the other leg shows visible injuries. The feet are visible in the foreground. Pillows are arranged behind the child and along the wall. The floor is covered with rugs featuring various patterns.

Fighting is over, but Syrians are returning to a minefield. 06/02/26

Mahmoud picked up what he thought was a toy. It was an explosive device.

Syria

A smiling young woman is standing in a room whose walls are covered with posters of hairstyles and locks of hair. She is holding a hairdryer.

In Togo, HI supports Lakaza, a renowned hairdresser 06/01/26

Lakaza Koudjoukalo is a young woman who was born deaf and nonspeaking, and chose to become a hairdresser. A model of achievement, HI supported her through her training and in setting up her salon.

Togo

A person is lying on an examination table in a medical room. This person has had a leg amputated, and the stump is visible. The person is wearing dark clothing with shiny patterns on the sleeves, as well as a red cloth covering their head. They are lying on their back, with one hand resting near their face. Next to the table, another person is wearing medical attire consisting of a blue scrub top, gloves, and a mask positioned under the chin. This person is handling the stump with their hands. The room has white walls.

Injured by a mine, Imaan can walk again thanks to HI 05/30/26

15-year-old Imaan learned to walk again after an amputation caused by a landmine.

Syria

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