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A person is sitting on a tricycle outdoors. They have both hands on a manual crank-and-chain mechanism located at the front of the tricycle. A baby is seated behind them in the tricycle. The person is wearing a patterned sleeveless top and has their hair tied back. The background shows a wooden building with vertical planks and a stone wall, in a rural setting with grass on the ground.

DRC: a tricycle provided by HI changes Dorica Zawadi’s life 05/04/26

After fleeing the violence in Kashuga, Dorica Zawadi, a mother, found refuge in Sake. Thanks to HI’s support, she has regained her mobility and a source of income for her family.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Two women are sitting opposite each other in a room, talking. They are each holding pictures in their hands.

HI psychologists support people affected by violence in North Kivu 05/04/26

Forced displacement, violence, abuses: the people of North Kivu are subjected to extreme levels of stress. HI psychologists help them cope with shock and trauma.

Democratic Republic of Congo

A team of four aid workers are standing and chatting on a path, near two HI vehicles.

In Darfur, aid workers face the consequences of violence 04/15/26

Jérôme Bertrand, head of deployments for Atlas Logistique, travelled to Sudan in late 2025 for an assessment mission in the town of Tawilah, in Darfur.

Sudan

HI provides emergency rehabilitation care to war victims in Sudan 04/15/26

Three years after the outbreak of the war, the Sudanese population continues to endure extreme violence.

Sudan

A young girl is sitting in a wheelchair in a dirt courtyard; her mother, sitting on a chair next to her, looks at her and smiles.

Mozambique: when inclusion breaks down barriers 04/13/26

In Mozambique, HI is implementing a project to facilitate access to healthcare and adapt the everyday environment for people with disabilities, such as young Eunice.

Mozambique

Twenty-Two Steps: Nihaya Jundi’s Journey Through Displacement 03/25/26

Nihaya Jundi, a displaced disability advocate from Nur Shams, continues to lead aid efforts and establish schools for children with disabilities despite the destruction of her own home.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

An older man is sitting in a wheelchair. A woman sitting across from him on a chair is applying a bandage to his stump while holding his leg.

Gaza: An endless humanitarian disaster 03/17/26

Anne-Claire Yaeesh, HI's Director for Palestine, describes the unspeakable humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

A woman is sitting and cleaning a plastic container with a cloth. Behind her, one can make out a pile of buckets, cloths, cardboard boxes, and so on.

Safilia fled violence in Haiti: HI is helping her rebuild her life. 03/16/26

At 65, Safilia left her neighborhood because of violent attacks. As someone with a disability, she lives in difficult conditions. Thanks to HI’s support, she is gradually regaining her independence.

Haiti

A close-up portrait of a Black woman sitting in a chair. She looks at the camera with a contemplative and slightly sad expression.

Haiti: Eugénie, driven from her home by violence, learns to walk with HI 03/16/26

Like Eugénie, nearly 2 million people need support in Port-au-Prince. HI is helping them to become more independent through emergency care.

Haiti

A woman is sitting on a rock at the foot of a tree in dry, sandy terrain. She is wearing a patterned top, colorful striped fabric, and sandals. A white bandage covers her right arm. In the background, a long brick wall surrounds the space under a clear sky.

Security crisis in the Sahel: HI supports refugees in Togo 03/10/26

Awa*, 48, fled to northern Togo after an armed attack in Burkina Faso. She received medical and psychosocial care thanks to HI.

Togo

Fatima, a 40-year-old mother who was forcibly displaced six times in the Gaza Strip

As March Honors Women Worldwide, Palestinian Women in Gaza Speak of Resilience Amid War 03/10/26

In Gaza, conflict has transformed the lives of countless families. Rabab and Fatima’s stories reveal the strength of women navigating war, disability, and displacement as they strive to protect their futures.

International
Occupied Palestinian Territory

A woman walks with her back to the camera on a sandy path surrounded by mud houses and trees. She is wearing colorful clothes, with a black bucket on her head and a cloth over her shoulder. She is carrying two bags in her left arm.

Women in armed conflicts 03/08/26

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, here are five facts and figures about women affected by armed conflict.

International

The image shows a destroyed building, with broken concrete blocks, twisted metal fencing, and damaged trees in the foreground. In the background, other buildings can be seen intact under a cloudy sky.

Bombing in Lebanon: HI mobilizes to respond to the emergency 03/05/26

Lebanon has been affected by bombing and ground fighting for several days. HI is preparing to take action. HI’s director in Lebanon, Nahed Al-Khlouf, provides an update on the situation.

Lebanon

A vehicle loaded with wooden school benches is parked in front of a school building. Men, one of whom is wearing a HI jacket, stand ready to unload it.

In the DRC, HI supports access to education for girls with disabilities 03/03/26

In Kasai, HI supports 60,000 children to ensure they have access to quality education in adapted and inclusive conditions.

Democratic Republic of Congo

A woman is sitting on her bed in a tent, holding a walking stick in her hand.

HI helps earthquake survivors in the Philippines regain their independence 02/18/26

Memoración and Vena were forced to spend their nights in precarious conditions. HI provided them with proper sleeping facilities, mobility devices, and rehabilitation care.

Philippines

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