In October 2016, the Iraqi armed forces launched a military offensive to retake Mosul, Iraq. Since then, over one million civilians have been displaced.
In recent weeks, the final assault was launched on Mosul’s Old City, where hundreds of thousands of people were still trapped and the fighting considerably intensified. Handicap International's teams have been taking action to protect civilians and support disabled and vulnerable people.
Abdallah's greatest wish
"I don't work as a physiotherapist, I live as one"
Salah has one goal: to take care of his children
Warda is determined to recover
Let's stand together against injustice
Our team is giving essential care to innocent victims of violence in Iraq, but we can’t do it without you. Your gift today could help us provide rehabilitation to injured children, and take action to prevent more injuries and deaths.
Psychologist Nataliia has been working in Ukraine for Humanity & Inclusion for a year. On the fourth anniversary of the start of the conflict, she describes the current situation for ordinary people displaced from their homes on the frontline who are now living in new areas which are still far from safe, with unexploded ordnances and other dangers. She says they are exhausted and discouraged. But there are positives.
Memoración and Vena were forced to spend their nights in precarious conditions. Humanity & Inclusion provided them with proper sleeping facilities, mobility devices, and rehabilitation care.
For six years, Sreyka has been visiting the Kampong Cham physical rehabilitation centre on a regular basis. As she is growing quickly, Humanity & Inclusion's teams regularly make her a new prosthesis.