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Two people wearing protective helmets, vests, and metal detectors are inspecting an open, dry outdoor area with low vegetation. Marker stakes are visible, indicating a technical work zone.

HI launches demining operations in Yemen 04/13/26

HI Explosive Disposal Manager, Loedwig Voges, oversees HI teams who safely remove explosive hazards so that civilians can live without the constant fear of an accident.

Yemen

Inside a canvas shelter, two people are sitting facing each other on cushions. An adult is wearing layered clothing and a scarf covering their hair, and is holding a floral-patterned cushion on their lap. Across from them, a younger person, kneeling on a rug, wears a patterned hoodie and jeans, and is also holding the cushion with their hands. In the background, an opening reveals a blue sky and hanging fabrics. Natural light illuminates the scene through the opening.

Ahmed, survivor of an explosive ordnance 04/11/26

Explosive ordnance can be found anywhere in Gaza. Even playing in the street has become dangerous. Ahmed is one of its victims.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

Portrait of a smiling man wearing work gloves and a HI jacket. Behind him, one can make out a room where a group of people are chatting and where laundry is drying.

Stanley, physical therapist: I want to become one of the pioneers of rehabilitation in Haiti 04/02/26

Stanley Paulin is a physical therapist in Port-au-Prince, where he works with displaced people. Driven by his commitment and determination, he looks back on his journey and his hopes.

Haiti

The photo shows a partially destroyed brick building, whose roof and some walls appear to have collapsed. In the foreground, a leafless tree stands amid a large pile of rubble: broken concrete blocks, pieces of wood, metal fragments, and various scattered objects. To the right, another structure, built of stone and covered with damaged sheet metal, also appears to have been damaged. The ground is completely littered with rubble, and in the background, other damaged buildings can be seen under a clear sky.

“At the heart of the bombings, but we keep acting” 03/30/26

Nahed Al-Khlouf leads HI in Lebanon. She is coordinating an emergency response, particularly for people with disabilities, pregnant women, and elderly people displaced by the bombings.

Lebanon

Three people are sitting on wooden benches under an open shelter. A younger person, sitting on a blue chair, is holding a small device and showing it to two people sitting on a bench across from them. In the background, other people are visible in a space that appears to be a workshop or a small shop. A dog is lying on the ground near the scene. A motorcycle and a bicycle are parked on the right. The floor is concrete, and several objects, including a stick lying near a bench, are visible around the area.

Earthquake in Myanmar: More than 55,000 people assisted by HI after the disaster 03/27/26

One year after the earthquake that struck Myanmar in March 2025, the situation remains fragile: HI has provided support to tens of thousands of people in the regions hardest hit by the disaster.

Myanmar

A woman is standing on a sidewalk in front of a closed metal roll-up door. She is wearing a thick blue protective vest and a clear face shield. She is holding a metal detector pointed toward the ground. The building behind her is dilapidated, with partially damaged walls. A yellow car is visible in the background on the left side of the street.

Abeer, Deminer in Syria: "Each Mine Removed Is a Seed of Hope" 03/26/26

In Idlib, Syria, landmines continue to threaten the lives of civilians. Abeer works as a deminer, clearing contaminated areas so that communities can live in safety.

Syria

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

Through Nataliia’s Eyes: Resilience and Recovery in War 03/24/26

Ukraine

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

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