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COVID-19 adds to the misery of homeless people 07/02/20

In Lomé, the capital of Togo, COVID-19 restrictions have made the lives of homeless people even more difficult to bear. Many are children and single mothers. Humanity & Inclusion has been organizing outreach to provide them with assistance.

  • Togo

No more children with disabilities out of school 06/22/20

The Global Education Report will be released on 23rd of June. Published by UNESCO, the report monitors the progress of education policies throughout the world. Humanity & Inclusion has participated in this year’s report which focusses on the inclusion of all children in education, including children with disabilities. Humanity & Inclusion Inclusive Education Advisor Julia McGeown explains this report.

  • International

Covid-19: HI distributes food kits to more than 1,800 families in Pakistan 06/19/20

More than 140,000 people have been affected by Covid-19 in Pakistan. Humanity & Inclusion is assisting the most vulnerable people in the country, including Afghan refugees.

  • Pakistan

Covid-19 in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan: an alarming situation 06/17/20

Humanity & Inclusion works in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, where Covid-19 is spreading at an alarming rate.

  • Bangladesh

New report on Yemen and explosive weapons: A death sentence for civilians 06/12/20

Humanity & Inclusion’s new report “Death Sentence to Civilians: The Long-Term Impact of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas in Yemen” demonstrates how bombing in populated areas has wiped out decades of development in the country.

  • Yemen

Sonia, hard of hearing: “My future depends on going to college!" 06/11/20

Sonia, 19, is visually and hearing limited and attends a college adapted to her disability where she is studying for a diploma in hospitality. She is afraid that the COVID-19 pandemic will affect her plans for the future.

  • Burkina Faso

Blog: Women with disabilities at higher risk of domestic and sexual violence with Covid-19 06/09/20

Aleema Shivji, Executive Director of Humanity & Inclusion UK, explains the impact of Covid-19 on women with disabilities and the new challenges they are facing.

  • International

HI is assisting thousands of Venezuelan refugees in Colombia 06/05/20

Some 1.8 million Venezuelans have fled their country to live in Colombia. Humanity & Inclusion provides vulnerable Venezuelans and their host communities with emergency assistance.

  • Colombia


Rwanda: HI adapts its educational activities and raises awareness of Covid-19 risks 05/29/20

Humanity & Inclusion has responded to the Covid-19 epidemic in Rwanda by raising awareness of the virus, distributing masks and food, and adapting online courses for students.

  • Rwanda

COVID-19 in CAR: “Leave no one behind” 05/25/20

The Central African Republic which is one of the poorest countries in the world and is already facing one of the worst humanitarian crises, now has to face the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Humanity & Inclusion's teams are working to ensure people with disabilities and vulnerable individuals at risk of exclusion are included in epidemic prevention actions.

  • Central African Republic

Cyclone Amphan: HI team is ready to launch an emergency response 05/20/20

Cyclone Amphan is expected to hit India and Bangladesh this Wednesday around 6pm local time and could affect millions of people. Humanity & Inclusion stands ready to help the most vulnerable.

  • India
  • Bangladesh

Ihab is still recovering from injuries but COVID19 disrupts the assistance he needs 05/11/20

COVID-19 in Gaza means more isolation and despair for people with disabilities as the aid and services that usually support them have been suspended.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territories

A father with a disability makes life-saving masks 05/07/20

Akhter is helping in the fight against COVID-19 by sewing masks in Kandahar, Afghanistan, thanks to the support from Humanity & Inclusion.

  • Afghanistan

HI’s race to protect vulnerable people against COVID-19 in a country with only 24 ICU beds 05/07/20

In South Sudan’s Juba County, Humanity & Inclusion's teams have identified more than 5,200 people with disabilities as well as very vulnerable people who need support as COVID-19 is spreading. Particularly vulnerable, most of them are already displaced from their homes, and face numerous barriers to protect themselves and stay safe from COVID-19.

  • South Sudan

 

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