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Sudan: Stimulation therapy helps Sadia’s children overcome the effects of malnutrition 04/18/26

21.2 million Sudanese people are facing acute hunger due to the war.¹ For young children, this heightens the risk of lasting developmental delays.

Sudan

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

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

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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

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