Gaza: the presence of explosive remnants of war must not hinder the reconstruction process 01/15/15
The 50-day conflict between Israel and Hamas in July and August 2014 caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip. According to the United Nations, 18,000 homes were destroyed. The remaining rubble is estimated to contain between 7,000 and 10,000 unexploded devices, exposing those involved in the clean-up operation to serious harm. As of January 2015, Handicap International will be implementing a campaign to raise small businesses' and families' awareness of explosive remnants of war.
- Occupied Palestinian Territories
Christella, Haiti: “Hang in there, never let go” 01/12/15
When the earthquake struck Haiti on 12th January 2010, 12-year-old Christella was at school. The building collapsed on her and she spent the night and much of the next morning trapped under the rubble with the bodies of those who did not survive. After she was rescued Christella’s leg needed to be amputated at the upper thigh.
- Haiti
Meet Roldan: The carpenter that wears his shoes on his hands 11/11/14
- Philippines
Hidden victims: Radical change needed for older, and injured Syrian refugees 04/09/14
New research published today shows that older, and injured Syrian refugees are paying a double toll as a result of the conflict. The report, released by Handicap International and HelpAge International, provides new data showing how much these vulnerable refugees are struggling to meet their specific needs.
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Syria
