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A person is walking along a dirt path, leaning on two long wooden crutches held on either side of their body. The person is wearing a jacket, a striped shirt, pants, and green rubber boots, as well as a hat. The path winds through a landscape lined with trees and plants. On the left side of the image, a white vehicle is partially visible, parked along the path. In the background, another person is visible behind the person.

At 99, Léo, displaced by war, is walking again June, 22 2026

Léo Kuvirhe, aged 99, fled the violence in eastern DRC to seek refuge in Kitshanga. Thanks to support from HI, he has regained his mobility and independence.

Democratic Republic of Congo

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Sokchea, aged sixteen: a strong desire to move forward June, 22 2026

Sokchea is a teenager with cerebral palsy. As a courageous young girl who is supported by her family and friends, she has fought hard to learn to walk and go to school.

Cambodia

Five metal objects are arranged in a line on a yellow tarpaulin with wide red stripes. The objects are circular or cylindrical in shape and have worn and oxidised surfaces. They vary in size and bear hand-painted white inscriptions. The objects are displayed in an orderly fashion on the tarpaulin, in an outdoor or temporary setting, with natural lighting.

How to defend the Landmine Treaty June, 22 2026

HI meets UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu to discuss ways to defend the landmine Treaty.

International

Mohammed has had both legs amputated. He walks again with prosthetics June, 22 2026

40-year-old Mohammed had both legs amputated following a severe work accident. HI is supporting him to walk again.

Yemen

Six years without a prothesis, then Ali met with HI June, 22 2026

It can be very difficult for amputees like Ali to find medical assistance in war-torn Yemen. HI is there for them.

Yemen

Men are riding motorbikes carrying posters raising awareness about Ebola.

HI mobilised to respond to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda June, 12 2026

Logistical support, sanitation and hygiene, public awareness campaigns… HI is taking action to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Democratic Republic of Congo
Uganda

Two people are inside a room with exposed concrete walls. One person is sitting on the floor on a patterned rug, turned slightly toward the camera, wearing a dark jacket and pants, and holding a white object in their hands. Next to them, a child is lying on a mattress covered with a red patterned fabric. The child is wearing a light-colored top and dark pants. One of the child’s legs has a medical device attached to it, and the other leg shows visible injuries. The feet are visible in the foreground. Pillows are arranged behind the child and along the wall. The floor is covered with rugs featuring various patterns.

Fighting is over, people are coming back. Their home is now a minefield June, 9 2026

Mahmoud picked up what he thought was a toy. It was an explosive device. Post-war contamination.

Syria

HI Canada supporters come together for 2026 Annual General Meeting June, 5 2026

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Canada held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 2 June.

International

Four people are standing in an outdoor setting with dense vegetation, surrounded by trees, bushes, and branches. They are wearing light-colored work clothes and boots. Some are holding tools, including a shovel and a circular metal object. On the ground in front of the four people, a large number of long, rusty metal objects are arranged in a group. The objects vary in size but are similar in shape. A spray can is visible on the ground to the right.

HI clears over 260,000 m² of Laos farmland of deadly munitions June, 5 2026

HI clears in Houaphanh Province - one bomblet at a time.

Laos

A person is sitting in a wheelchair outdoors, wearing a purple jacket and a scarf on their head. The wheelchair is on a paved surface. A person standing is leaning toward the person in the wheelchair and holding their elbow. In the background, there is a blue tent, clothes hanging on lines, and a palm tree, all under a clear sky.

Lebanon: People with disabilities, forgotten victims of the crisis June, 1 2026

Thousands of Lebanese forced to flee their homes. People with disabilities are the hardest hit, and the least assisted, HI states in its report Leaving No One Behind.

Lebanon

A man and a woman are sitting side by side on a sofa in an indoor setting. Both are facing the camera. The woman is wearing a dark top with a front closure, and the man is wearing a long-sleeved sweater with contrasting stripes. The sofa is covered with cushions, some of which feature various patterns or textures. To the right of the image, a small long-haired dog is lying on a surface near the sofa. Next to the dog, a cell phone lies flat on the floor. In the background, a wall covered in wavy-patterned wallpaper spans the entire width of the image. The lighting is indoor and even, highlighting the faces and objects visible in the foreground.

Anatolii recovers from injuries with HI May, 28 2026

Anatolii was an athlete who competed internationally for Ukraine. After a drone strike in Kherson, walking is a daily ordeal.

Ukraine

A person is lying on an examination table in a medical room. This person has had a leg amputated, and the stump is visible. The person is wearing dark clothing with shiny patterns on the sleeves, as well as a red cloth covering their head. They are lying on their back, with one hand resting near their face. Next to the table, another person is wearing medical attire consisting of a blue scrub top, gloves, and a mask positioned under the chin. This person is handling the stump with their hands. The room has white walls.

Injured by a mine, Imaan can walk again thanks to HI May, 28 2026

Shepherd Imaan, 15, learned to walk again after an amputation caused by a landmine.

Syria

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Hassane Ndiaye dreams that all deaf children will have the chance to go to school like him May, 25 2026

Hassane is a twelve-year-old deaf boy who attends school in Ziguinchor. Thanks to the support of his teaching assistant, Dieynaba, he is able to follow lessons and make progress.

Senegal

Mustafa lives as a child again after severe burns May, 25 2026

Mustafa, 11, was scalded by a pot of hot oil. Thanks to HI’s support, he has regained his mobility

Yemen

A person is sitting on a tricycle outdoors. They have both hands on a manual crank-and-chain mechanism located at the front of the tricycle. A baby is seated behind them in the tricycle. The person is wearing a patterned sleeveless top and has their hair tied back. The background shows a wooden building with vertical planks and a stone wall, in a rural setting with grass on the ground.

DRC: a tricycle provided by HI changes Dorica Zawadi’s life May, 25 2026

After fleeing the violence in Kashuga, Dorica Zawadi, a mother, found refuge in Sake. Thanks to HI’s support, she has regained her mobility and a source of income for her family.

Democratic Republic of Congo

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