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A man clears debris at a damaged residential building at Koshytsa Street, a suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, where a military shell hit, on February 25, 2022.

700,000 people have fled bombing in Ukraine 03/02/22

Since February 24, 2022 which marked the beginning of a large-scale military conflict in Ukraine, cities across the country have been the target of devastating weapons strikes.

Ukraine

"I am proud to contribute to solving the problem of contamination in Laos." 03/02/22

Lamngueun joined Humanity & Inclusion in 2006 as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) expert. Today, she manages an 8-person clearance team. She shares with us her experience:

Laos

A smiling young boy who does not have legs sits on a bed in a room full of beds. His crutches and artificial legs are beside him.

Longini takes his first steps on new artificial limbs 03/01/22

For 18 months, Longini was unable to walk; he had outgrown his artificial limbs and Covid-19 lockdowns prevented him from getting new ones. If he was going to get back on track, Longini needed replacements as soon as possible.

Rwanda

Two men standing amid rows and piles of supply kits, unboxing and unwrapping supplies

Cyclone Emnati has lasting impact on Madagascar 02/24/22

The immediate impact of Cyclone Emnati remains uncertain, but the long-term consequences will be significant. HI supports affected families recovering from back-to-back cyclones.

Madagascar

After cyclone Batsirai and before the arrival of cyclone Emnati, HI teams distribute emergency kits to affected communities and persons with disability

Cyclone Emnati: Madagascar’s nightmare continues 02/21/22

Madagascar prepares for another intense tropical cyclone, Emnati, to make landfall Tuesday. HI accompanies targeted communities in their preparations and recovery.

Madagascar

A woman and boy sit on the floor. She gestures to him in Nepali sign language as he writes on a notepad

Sign language: a mother tongue to Deaf children 02/19/22

On International Mother Tongue Day (February 21), let's recognize Nepali Sign Language as the mother tongue for thousands of Deaf people who mainly communicate through Sign language.

Nepal

HI’s emergency supply kits depart for distribution to survivors of cyclone Batsirai, ahead of Emnati’s impending arrival.

“The most intense cyclone season I have seen” 02/18/22

Right after the devastating passage of cyclone Batsirai, Madagascar prepares for a new storm: Emnati. HI teams are doubling down on their emergency response efforts before it makes landfall.

Madagascar

Typhoon Rai - HI staff assessing a family's needs in Bohol Province

Philippines: HI helps survivors of Typhoon Rai rebuild their lives 02/17/22

Humanity & Inclusion teams continue to assist people affected by Super Typhoon Rai, which slammed into the Philippines on 16 December.

Philippines

Marwa during a physical therapy session.

Sisters share experiences as refugees with disabilities in Lebanon 02/17/22

Sidra and Marwa are from Syria, they are sister and found refuge in a camp near Beirut, Lebanon. They both have a disability, which create daily challenges for them. They received physical therapy care from Humanity & Inclusion.

Lebanon

“I exercised hard to walk with prostheses. They really changed my life.” 02/15/22

Hashim was hit by a mortar in Syria. Doctors had to amputate both of his legs. He was 18. He now lives in Jordan. Hashim shares his story with us:

Jordan

Heavy destruction in Aden, in the South of Yemen. The 7-year long war in Yemen war has caused the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. The level of destruction of infrastructure by massive bombing and shelling in populated areas, as well as the contamination by explosive devices are enormous challenges to overcome.

Yemen: “I am shocked by the diversity of the contamination.” 02/14/22

After 7 years of war, Yemen is heavily contaminated by explosive remnants of war including improvised explosive devices. Humanity & Inclusion will soon launch a campaign to raise awareness within population on the danger of these weapons. Interview with Douglas Kalima, Humanity & Inclusion Risk Education Expert in Yemen.

Yemen

Young boy smiling wide and sitting next to crutches, in front of parallel bars

Sandip’s story of determination 02/11/22

After losing his leg in a road accident, Sandip was fitted with an artificial limb with support from HI and its partners. This brave teenager is now preparing to confront the challenges ahead.

Nepal

Group photo of Victor Rescober and members of the Philippine Blind Union

Global Disability Summit: More support needed for grassroots organizations of persons with disabilities 02/10/22

The Global Disability Summit can be a very important lever for persons with disabilities if their voices are raised and amplified. Victor Rescober, Vice President of the Philippine Blind Union, one of Humanity & Inclusion's organizational partners, explains why it is essential to support community-based organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs).

Philippines

Homes destroyed after cyclone Batsirai in Mananjary, Madagascar.

Madagascar: Casualties from cyclone Batsirai continue to rise 02/10/22

Needs assessments across cyclone-affected regions of Madagascar reveal extensive damage. Humanity & Inclusion plans to supply distributions to families who have lost everything.

Madagascar

Damage caused by Cyclone Batsirai, in Mahanoro, Madagascar

Madagascar: The extent of Batsirai’s damage 02/07/22

On 5th and 6th February, cyclone Batsirai tore across Madagascar, devastating communities along the way. In the aftermath, Humanity & Inclusion is assessing the damage and needs of the most vulnerable.

Madagascar