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Good news June 2024

Inclusion Rehabilitation
Somaliland Togo Venezuela

Good news from Humanity & Inclusion in June: rehabilitation in Somaliland and Togo, economic inclusion in Venezuela.

Portrait of Suhayb and his mother.

Suhayb is a 9-month-old baby who was malnourished, but is now stronger after a few sessions with physiotherapist Hamda Ibirahim Karsha. | © H. von Roedern / HI

Somaliland

“He has started to laugh and crawl!”

Living conditions in Somaliland are extremely difficult. Suhayb, aged 9 months, was suffering from severe acute malnutrition, which was delaying his physical and cognitive development. According to his mother, after a few sessions of stimulation therapy, he has completely changed and is regaining his strength!

Togo

Tricycles for greater autonomy

The lives of seven members of the Association des Personnes Handicapées des Lacs were transformed when they each received a tricycle. Today, they are enjoying their newfound freedom: "I used to have no way of getting around, I couldn't go anywhere. So I'm very happy now,” Essenam Komian tells us, delightedly.

Venezuela

Cocoa, the seed of union and sisterhood

Thirty women heads of household in the state of Apure have joined forces to produce cocoa, from the planting stage through to selling the beans. What do they have in common? A desire to learn and move forward together, for the sake of their families and the whole community. They are now rising to a new challenge – building their own premises.

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Malak, 9, walks with new artificial leg
© Khalil Nateel / HI
Explosive weapons Rehabilitation

Malak, 9, walks with new artificial leg

Malak suffered severe injuries and underwent an above-the-knee amputation earlier this year… She is back on her feet after HI’s help.

Togo: teachers committed to providing access to education for children with disabilities
© L. Mensah / HI
Inclusion Rights

Togo: teachers committed to providing access to education for children with disabilities

Thanks to the work of teachers, every child can learn and progress at their own pace. Discover the daily lives of the women and men committed to inclusive local education in Togo.

Civilians are the main victims of cluster munitions
© C. Wright / ICBL-CMC / HI
Explosive weapons Rehabilitation

Civilians are the main victims of cluster munitions

Cluster munitions are forbidden by the 2008 Oslo Treaty. But they are regularly used in Ukraine, mainly in populated areas. Volodymyr is one among hundred victims.