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A man stands on crutches between the open doors of a workshop overlooking the street. A display case shows different pairs of sandal-type shoes.

Inclusion of people with disabilities: Damien, a shoemaker in Cotonou, has big plans 03/18/25

Thanks to his energy and determination, Damien Falola has been able to fulfill his dream of setting up his own shoemaking business. He talks to us about his journey and the support he has received.

Benin

Portrait of Belvine seated at a table, looking at the camera. In front of her is a sewing machine and a piece of fabric. She pulls a thread through the machine.

Belvine, a teenager with disabilities, has plans for her future! 03/18/25

Belvine is an apprentice garment maker who loves to make pretty dresses. Thanks to the personalised support she has received, her state of health has improved and she has found her professional calling.

Benin

Fifaliana is standing outside a door. She is smiling and wearing a skirt, where you can see that she has a prosthesis on her right leg.

In Madagascar, Fifaliana gains self-confidence thanks to her prosthetic leg 03/14/25

Fifaliana has been fitted with a prosthesis as part of HI's Liimba project. She would now like to find a job to continue her journey towards autonomy.

Madagascar

Close-up portrait of a young boy seated in a wheelchair. He looks at the camera and smiles.

The road to school for Gabriel, a 10 year-old boy living with cerebral palsy 03/12/25

Gabriel had long dreamt of going to school in the refugee settlement where he lives. Today, HI’s rehabilitation and inclusion teams have helped make his dream come true.

Uganda

Close-up portrait of a boy sitting in a classroom, holding a slate in his hand. His face is turned three-quarters and he is smiling. Around him, we can make out the faces and arms of other children.

Raphaël: a young boy's pathway to learning to walk 02/28/25

Raphaël was born with partial paralysis and for a long time he was unable to walk. Today, he can walk, run, and get to school by himself. He is studying hard in the hope of becoming a doctor one day.

Benin

187 / 5,000 Women stand one behind the other, in a line that can be seen continuing far behind them. Each one holds an empty basin or container in her hand.

Amid funding cuts, millions of people waiting for humanitarian aid 02/28/25

As humanitarian needs increase, public funding for international aid is decreasing. HI is committed to supporting people with disabilities and providing assistance to those who need it most.

International

Vitalii Rabcheniuk, Atlas Logistics Project Manager, stands in a warehouse in Ukraine.

Behind the scenes: transporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine 02/27/25

Atlas Logistics, HI's operational unit, has been transporting vital supplies in the less accessible areas of Ukraine, sometimes less than 12 miles from the fighting.

Ukraine

In a room, a man casts the forearm of a young boy sitting on a hospital bed. Behind them, a large window illuminates the scene.

Live from Goma: life under high tension 02/18/25

Robert Muzuri Rugoheza, HI's mental health and psychosocial support project manager, talks about life in Goma today and the population's urgent needs.

Democratic Republic of Congo

A custom-made prosthesis is produced at the Hodeidah rehabilitation center, enabling beneficiaries to regain their independence and mobility.

HI opens a prosthetic center in Hodeidah, Yemen 02/14/25

HI has opened a new prosthetics and orthotics center at the Al-Thawra Hospital in Yemen. It is designed to meet the physical rehabilitation needs of the entire Hodeidah Governorate.

Yemen

A woman stands leaning against the entrance to a cement house. She is leaning on crutches, her right leg amputated below the knee.

Developing access to rehabilitation in Colombia 02/10/25

HI works in the north of the country, facilitating access to rehabilitation services for Colombians and for Venezuelan migrants. Matilde has received new crutches to make her daily life easier.

Colombia

Inside a warehouse: the floor is littered with cardboard boxes, sacks and garbage of all kinds. Part of the roof is black with soot, and sheet metal panels are peeling off.

Goma, the day after: HI’s response to the emergency 02/07/25

After days of fighting, the people of Goma’s need for humanitarian aid is greater than ever. HI is providing emergency rehabilitation and mental health support.

Democratic Republic of Congo

In a wooden and tin shed, a man stands, leaning on a motorcycle connected to a cariole with a seat. The man smiles, his left leg cut off below the knee.

Crutches help make José Gregorio’s life easier 02/03/25

José Gregorio lives in the north of Colombia. He is a determined, independent man, and his new crutches and physical therapy sessions are making his everyday life easier.

Colombia

A large family is gathered in a room with bunk beds in the background. The father, in the center, has a gentle smile, while the mother, on the left, holds a baby in her arms. Around them, several children and their grandmother sit or stand, looking at the camera with shy smiles.

Oleksandr and Nina's daily struggle to provide for their children in Ukraine 01/31/25

HI supports people affected by the war in Ukraine, so they can access the daily essentials they need. Oleksandr, Nina, and their 5 children are among them.

Ukraine

An elderly couple sits on a bed, sharing a moment of closeness. The man, dressed in a dark sweater, smiles warmly, while the woman, wearing a star-patterned robe and pink slippers, gently holds his hand over his shoulder. The intimate atmosphere of the room, with its colorful bedding and everyday objects, creates a feeling of warmth and connection.

Ukraine war survivor: “Since my amputation, I feel like I’m locked in a prison” 01/31/25

In Ukraine, HI identifies war survivors and makes sure they have access to the services they need. Among them is Anatoly, 63, who had his legs amputated after he was wounded in a bomb attack.

Ukraine

Gaza: HI runs risk awareness campaigns to protect the population 01/30/25

HI has been running large-scale awareness campaigns in Gaza to warn people about the dangers of explosive remnants and teach them how to protect themselves during bomb attacks.

Occupied Palestinian Territories