Climate Change: A major threat to the world’s most vulnerable 12/19/19
An increase in climate-related disasters is having a disproportionate impact on people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, putting HI's work under pressure.
- International
- Haiti
Mirror therapy helps Abdulrahman on his path to recovery 12/18/19
Following a bombardment in North Yemen, Abdulrahman had a right arm fracture with vascular injuries which lead to gangrene. His arm was amputated. HI is supporting him.
- Yemen
South Sudan: Collaboration essential to reach vulnerable people in remote areas 12/17/19
HI’s Flying Team provides functional rehabilitation services to people with disabilities in several extremely remote areas across South Sudan.
- South Sudan
HI goes the extra mile to bring rehabilitation to isolated areas of South Sudan 12/17/19
HI’s Flying Team travels to some of the most remote areas of South Sudan, meeting isolated communities and uncovering significant need for physical rehabilitation.
- South Sudan
For a Mine-Free World by 2025 12/06/19
The Fourth Review Conference for a Mine Free World, which HI participated in, closed on Friday 29 November in Oslo, Norway. State Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty adopted a five-year action plan to ensure mine clearance and other treaty obligations are met by 2025.
- International
"I remembered the suffering and fear" 12/05/19
Support from Players of People’s Postcode Lottery is helping to meet the need for psychosocial support for victims of the Syrian Crisis.
- United Kingdom
- Jordan
- Lebanon
Typhoon Kammuri hits the Philippines: HI preparing to assess the needs of those affected 12/03/19
Since Monday evening, the Philippines has been battling typhoon Kammuri. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated.
- Philippines
People with disabilities are still excluded 12/02/19
On 3rd December, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Globally, people with disabilities continue to be excluded. Whether it’s accessing social services, health care, education, or a decent job, people with disabilities and disability rights advocates continue to fight for inclusion for all. Humanity & Inclusion’s teams work to ensure that people with disabilities are included in all aspects of life.
- International
Toward a political declaration against bombing in populated areas 11/15/19
On Monday 18th November at the United Nations in Geneva, States’ delegations, militaries, UN agencies and civil society are gathering to start discussions on a political declaration against the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
- International
Accompanying humanitarian aid workers to better include persons with disabilities 11/12/19
A set of professional strategies and practical guidance published today aims to improve the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian aid delivery and ensure their participation.
- International
Earthquake in the Philippines: more than 37,000 families affected, HI ready to respond 11/06/19
Humanity & Inclusion has assessed the needs of victims after the Philippines was struck by several earthquakes between 16th and 31st October 2019.
- Philippines
Rehabilitation care for earthquake victims in Pakistan 11/04/19
On 24th September, an earthquake struck Pakistan killing 40 people and injuring 900. Humanity & Inclusion’s team is on the ground, providing support to the most vulnerable.
- Pakistan
"To see children with disabilities and their families celebrating their lives really changes the narrative" 10/23/19
Eddie Ndopu, Humanity & Inclusion's ambassador, recently traveled to Rwanda to discover how we are changing the lives of children with disabilities.
- United Kingdom
- Rwanda
Before disaster strikes: HI helps the most vulnerable to be better prepared 10/11/19
On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on the 13th of October, HI experts explain how we aim to include everyone in resilience-building initiatives.
- Madagascar
“Many Venezuelan refugees in Colombia are very vulnerable emotionally and psychologically” 10/10/19
Gregory Le Blanc, Director of HI Colombia, tells us about the situation facing Venezuelan refugees in Colombia and describes HI's emergency response.
- Colombia
