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“60% of our patients since Monday have no mobility devices.” 13/02/23

Sami (not his real name) manages a rehabilitation team in a hospital in the Idlib region. He describes the dramatic situation after the earthquake.

  • Syria

“We sleep in the car as it seems the safest place so far” 13/02/23

Elyas (Not his real name) is member of HI team in northwest Syria. He and his family have experienced the earthquake. They are safe but still under shock.

  • International
  • Syria

"Needs for long-term rehabilitation will be very high" 09/02/23

Amir is the director of an HI partner hospital in Idlib, Syria, near the Turkish border working on orthopaedic and reconstructive surgery. They received 680 injured people in 3 days.

  • Syria

HI supports communities in northern Syria affected by the earthquake 08/02/23

Myriam Abord-Hugon, HI's program director in Syria, explains the situation on the ground and HI's actions.

  • Syria

“I fear the death toll will continue to rise” 08/02/23

Sharif (not his real name) is a surgeon from an HI partner hospital in northern Syria near the Turkish border. He recounts what he has seen following the February 6 earthquake.

  • Syria

HI responds as violent earthquake kills thousands in Turkey and Syria 06/02/23

An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Turkey and Syria on the night of February 6th 2023. Already present in the region, HI is launching an emergency response to help the survivors.

  • Syria

Forida’s dream came true: To see her daughters play with the other children! 03/02/23

For the past four years, this Rohingya mother living in a refugee camp in Bangladesh has been able to count on the support of HI to help her two daughters with disabilities become more autonomous.

  • Bangladesh

Lithsouda: wounded by a cluster bomb at the age of 6 26/01/23

Lithsouda lost his right eye and the fingers of his right hand in a cluster bomb explosion.He was supported by HI's teams in Laos.

  • Laos

Chue Por, injured by a landmine at the age of 18 23/01/23

Chue Por lost his arm in a landmine explosion. With the support of HI, he is regaining his mobility.

  • Laos

Dr. Sian WIlliams to present the BBC Radio 4 Appeal for Humanity & Inclusion UK 05/01/23

Tune in to BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 15th January at 7.54am to hear the broadcaster and psychologist Dr. Sian WIlliams present the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Humanity & Inclusion UK.

  • United Kingdom
  • International

Helping Milagros live life to the full 04/01/23

In Colombia, HI is supporting Venezuelan migrants like Milagros. Our teams are giving Milagros rehabilitation exercises to help her become more independent.

  • Colombia

Meet Léa Bayekula: HI ambassador and award-winning parathlete 03/01/23

The Belgian athlete specializes in track and field and hopes to use her position as an HI ambassador to raise awareness about inclusion for people with disabilities.

  • International

Nuan: "People with disabilities don’t want to be a burden” 20/12/22

Nuan is 34 years old. She was born with polio in her left leg. HI has provided her with seed money to raise livestock.

  • Laos

Nepal: Sandip’s story of determination 20/12/22

After losing his leg in a road accident, Sandip was fitted with an artificial limb with support from HI and its partners. This brave teenager is now preparing to confront the challenges ahead.

  • Nepal

Roger: "The Ottawa Treaty is crucial for our demining operations in Lebanon" 16/12/22

Roger Eid is responsible for HI's demining operations in Lebanon. He explains the importance of demining and how these vital operations are carried out.

  • Lebanon