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Good news - May 2024

Explosive weapons Health Inclusion Rights
Colombia Madagascar South Sudan

Good news in May at Humanity & Inclusion: demining in Colombia, rehabilitation in South Sudan, inclusive education in Madagascar.

A teenage girl walks along a path to school.

Norcia has been deaf since birth and is an inclusion ambassador for HI in Madagascar. | © Mangafeo / HI

Colombia

Over 3,900 m² of land freed from the threat of mines in Pescadito

More than 100 inhabitants of this indigenous territory in the municipality of Acandí, north-west of Colombia, are celebrating: HI's demining teams have now finished clearing 3,932 m² of their land, removing the threat of potential explosive devices and making it safe for use again. This land is vital to the community for hunting and collecting medicinal plants.

South Sudan

Regaining her independence through mobility

Veronika, 28, suffers from paralysis. She was having great difficulty getting around. A few weeks ago, her life was transformed when she was given a tricycle! Being mobile has made her more independent and helped her to escape the social isolation that had suffered from for so long! Today, thanks to the tricycle, she can finally look forward to a better future.

Madagascar

Helping to change perceptions of disability

Norcia, 17, has been deaf since birth. After initially struggling to keep up at school, she is now benefiting from a more inclusive approach to education. As well as attending school, Norcia in an inclusion ambassador for HI, a role she takes very seriously. She sees it as a way of changing mentalities in Madagascar!

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Sokhina and Rozina: the road to independence for a mother and her disabled daughter
© T. Adnan/ HI
Emergency Health Rehabilitation

Sokhina and Rozina: the road to independence for a mother and her disabled daughter

In Kurigram, a region particularly affected by climate hazards, this single mother fights day after day to improve the life of her disabled daughter.

“HI has helped my daughter overcome her disability!”
© M.Monier / HI
Emergency Health Rehabilitation

“HI has helped my daughter overcome her disability!”

Ajida, aged 12, has cerebral palsy, which for a long time prevented her from standing or walking. Now, thanks to orthosis and an access ramp installed by HI, she can get to and from school on her own.

Good news - September 2024
© M. Campos / HI
Inclusion Prevention Rights

Good news - September 2024

Good news in September at HI : risk education and skills sharing in CAR, food sovereignty in Colombia and inclusive education in Ecuador.