I am very happy to contribute to the educational success of children with disabilities 28/04/23
Yao Gbledjo is an itinerant teacher in northern Togo. His job is to accompany children with hearing or intellectual disabilities so they can follow a school curriculum.
- Togo
A wheelchair that makes all the difference 27/04/23
Daïsane was born with clubfoot. Supplied with a specially adapted wheelchair by HI, she can now move around on her own and play with her classmates at break time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
In Lebanon: Aicha, Hoda and Ibtisam help the most vulnerable populations. 26/04/23
Aicha, Hoda and Ibtisam are three of the twelve group user representatives at the Mousawat rehabilitation centre in Central Beqaa - Lebanon.
- Lebanon
2015-2023: 8 years on, what has become of Sandesh who lost both legs in the earthquake? 25/04/23
Sandesh was only a teenager when he lost both of his legs in the earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015. Since then, HI teams have been supporting him as he rebuilds his life.
- Nepal
In the Sahel, HI is helping women farmers cope with climate change 21/04/23
In Mali, drought and conflict are ravaging the region and threatening the population’s food security. HI is helping women farmers to improve their harvests.
- Mali
In Mali, HI helps poor households to meet their own needs 20/04/23
In Mali, drought and conflict are ravaging the region and threatening the population’s food security. In Léré, HI is supporting poor households to gain financial independence.
- Mali
Cultivating a better future: benefits for the whole community 19/04/23
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the determination of Muamba Nkinda Jean Pierre and the support of HI are the perfect combination for this community facing a food crisis.
- Democratic Republic of Congo
At Kampong Cham, HI is changing lives through rehabilitation 18/04/23
Prosthetic and orthotic devices, wheelchairs, physical and functional therapy… Every year, HI provides rehabilitation services to more than 1,500 beneficiaries at the Kampong Cham centre.
- Cambodia
Prabin receives his new prosthesis 13/04/23
Prabin, 6, lives in southeastern Nepal with his parents. Born without the lower part of his right leg, his prosthesis has changed his life. But he’s growing fast and it’s time for it to be replaced!
- Nepal
"It is really inspiring to see the kids I help go to school and become successful" 12/04/23
Ambika Sharma has been working as a Prosthetist and Orthotist for more than 10 years. We recently sat down with Ambika to see what life is like as a P&O in Nepal.
- Nepal
Elisabeth, an essential link between HI’s deminers and the population 05/04/23
Elisabeth, community liaison agent, intervenes before, during and after the work of the demining teams. Her role is essential to ensuring the security of operations and the trust of the community.
- Senegal
“We are here to listen to people” 03/04/23
What is psychological first aid? How do you approach someone in distress? How do you help them? Habib (nickname), a member of HI’s psychosocial support team, shares his experience.
- Syria
With HI’s support, Wiliany’s autonomy is improving 31/03/23
Wiliany is a young Venezuelan girl living with a motor impairment. She is attending physical therapy sessions and HI has provided her with a new walking frame to help her get around her neighbourhood.
- Venezuela
“Is it possible to get back to a normal life?” 29/03/23
Elyas (nickname) is a member of HI’s team in North West Syria. He lived through the earthquake. He also took part in the emergency response put in place by HI.
- Syria
Abd al-Rahman, two and half years old, displaced by the war, orphaned by the earthquake 27/03/23
Abd al-Rahman lost several members of his family in the earthquake on 6 February and was himself seriously injured. Two months later, he is still in one of HI’s partner hospitals in northwest Syria.
- Syria
