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“I just wanted to play football”

Nearly a month ago, Sinat’s family arrived in Khazer camp, where some 30,000 people who have fled Mosul and its surroundings now live. Sinat suffers from cerebral palsy and her parents are worried about her health. She was recently visited by one of Handicap International’s teams, who immediately began providing her with physiotherapy care.   

Omar and Hersh talking in Qayyarah hospital. | © E. Fourt / Handicap International

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Sudan: Stimulation therapy helps Sadia’s children overcome the effects of malnutrition
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Emergency Rehabilitation

Sudan: Stimulation therapy helps Sadia’s children overcome the effects of malnutrition

21.2 million Sudanese are facing acute hunger due to the war.¹ For young children, this heightens the risk of lasting developmental delays.

Sudan: Ahmed, victim of the war’s brutal violence
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Emergency Rehabilitation

Sudan: Ahmed, victim of the war’s brutal violence

A lack of timely medical care often turns war injuries into permanent disabilities, as in Ahmed’s case, who lost his leg after being shot.

HI launches disposal operations in Yemen
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Emergency Explosive weapons

HI launches disposal operations in Yemen

HI Explosive Disposal Manager Loedwig Voges oversees HI teams who safely remove explosive hazards so that civilians can live without the constant fear of an accident. He explains HI’s work.