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
Hidayatullah can now play with his friends 16/12/22
Born with club foot, Hidayatullah was treated at HI's rehabilitation centre in Kandahar. Today he is ready to take his first steps.
- Afghanistan
HI supports malnourished children in Ethiopian refugee camp 12/12/22
In Ethiopia, children are increasingly facing food insecurity. HI uses stimulation therapy for malnourished children to prevent developmental delays.
- Ethiopia
Jean Mario, an earthquake survivor, receives support from HI 12/12/22
Jean Mario Joseph was seriously injured in the earthquake that struck Haiti in August 2021. His right leg had to be amputated. Today he is receiving physical rehabilitation and psychosocial support.
- Haiti
Inclusive education today for inclusive futures tomorrow! 12/12/22
12-year-old Patrick is benefitting from digital schooling in the Kakuma refugee camp. Thanks to accessible and adapted materials, he is prepared to achieve all his professional goals.
- Kenya
The day I stepped on a mine, my fate was sealed 12/12/22
Marta Quintero has been part of HI’s demining operations in Colombia for seven years. She is working for the future of her country with an unerring determination born out of personal experience.
- Colombia
New WHO report finds serious health disparities for people with disabilities 07/12/22
On 2nd December, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities, highlighting the ongoing barriers faced by persons with disabilities to access health information and services.
- International
"The line between periods of peace and violence is increasingly blurred" 28/11/22
Perrine Benoist, Armed Violence Reduction Director at Humanity & Inclusion (HI), explains the progress on mine clearance, 25 years after the signature of the Ottawa Treaty against landmines.
- International
Working with dignity: Zawadi’s story 17/11/22
Zawadi is living in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, where she manages a small business. Through training and mentoring, HI helped her to cope with the effects of COVID-19 and expand her activity.
- Kenya
Calling time on the bombing of cities 16/11/22
George Graham, Chief Executive of Humanity & Inclusion UK, explains why he believes a new approach is needed to the way states conduct military operations, in order to protect civilians from explosive weapons.
- United Kingdom
- International
In Togo, HI helps twins, Yentougle and Yenhame, to continue their education 14/11/22
Yentougle and Yenhame are 13 year-old twins. They both have vision impairments. Through HI's inclusive education project, they are receiving personalised support to help them continue their schooling.
- Togo
Stop Bombing Civilians petition delivered to 10 Downing Street 10/11/22
More than 200,000 people in the UK call on the government to ‘Stop Bombing Civilians’ ahead of a meeting in Dublin on 18th November to endorse a ground-breaking political declaration on explosive weapons.
- United Kingdom
- International
