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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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Rehabilitation sessions continue in Gaza to prevent permanent disabilities
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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
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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.