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Handicap International Canada's submission to the International Assistance Review

Emergency Explosive weapons Health Inclusion Prevention Rehabilitation Rights

July 29, 2016. Handicap International is an international not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of experience implementing humanitarian assistance and development programs around the world. It has been active in Canada since 2003. This consultation process provides a welcome opportunity to reflect upon Canada’s role in addressing some of the most urgent issues in the fields of development and humanitarian assistance today. We hope that our contributions will impact positively on the outcomes of this significant initiative.

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Rehabilitation sessions continue in Gaza to prevent permanent disabilities
© Zaid Nateel / HI
Emergency Explosive weapons Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation sessions continue in Gaza to prevent permanent disabilities

Door-to-door rehabilitation sessions continue in Gaza despite the horrible circumstances. Omnia is one of the hundreds of patients HI was able to reach.

Ahmed’s story: from bombing to recovery
© Zaid Nateel / HI
Emergency Explosive weapons

Ahmed’s story: from bombing to recovery

Bombing and shelling have left many people with deep injuries. Without proper rehabilitation services, they would have permanent disabilities. Ahmed is able to perform daily activities again thanks to the physiotherapy program he followed with HI.

Sanaa: A baby who waited for food
© HI
Emergency Explosive weapons Rehabilitation

Sanaa: A baby who waited for food

Sanaa, a one-year-old baby, died of starvation. Her story tells of the desperate humanitarian situation in Gaza and the consequences of man-made famine on the population.