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Our mission

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and individuals experiencing extreme hardship, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Khazala received a wheelchair from HI following an earthquake in Pakistan.

Khazala received a wheelchair from HI following an earthquake in Pakistan. | © C. Billet /Hamsa Press/HI

Since HI was founded in 1982, our work has reached millions of people in more than 80 countries.

Our mission

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and individuals experiencing extreme hardship, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Our vision

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and individuals experiencing extreme hardship, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Our values

Humanity
Our work is based on the value of humanity. We include everyone without exception and champion each individual’s right to dignity. Respect, kindness, and humility guide our work.

Inclusion
We advocate inclusion and participation for everyone, upholding diversity, fairness, and individual choices. We value difference.

Commitment
We are resolute and bold in our commitment to developing tailored, pragmatic, and innovative solutions. We take action and rally those around us to fight injustice.

Integrity
We work in an independent, professional, selfless, and transparent manner.

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Awards
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Awards

Since its creation, HI has received many awards for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Find out more about some of our most prestigious awards.

Our history
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Our history

Find out more about HI's history.

The HI network
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The HI network

Find out more about the Humanity & Inclusion network and our global strategy.

 

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