Vanessa, 26, is a physiotherapist specialising in stimulation therapy for malnourished children. She works at HI with displaced people in North Kivu, DRC.
On June 29, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree announcing Ukraine’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel mines. Ukraine, which ratified the Convention in 2005, becomes the sixth state to withdraw or declare its intention to withdraw, following Finland, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Djadah and Haleema fled the violence in their country. Their sadly similar journeys testify to the terrible violence suffered by the people of Sudan.
HI in coordination with the Child Protection Cluster and with support from UNICEF, distribute ID bracelet to families to reduce the risk of family separation during displacement.
States parties to the Ottawa Treaty meeting ended in Geneva. It was the 1st time they were gathering since 5 members of the treaty announced their withdrawal. States failed to defend the Treaty.
In Casamance, the return to peace is being built by removing the mines that have long frozen life. HI is working to return the land to its inhabitants and reopen the way to a shared future.
Interview with Jérôme Bertrand, deployment unit manager at HI/Atlas Logistique
The Academy of the World Health Organization (WHO) and HI have signed a collaboration agreement.
On 28 March, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the centre of the country. HI mobilised immediately. Three months later, our teams are still working with affected communities.
Humanity & Inclusion Canada joins Canadians across the country in mourning the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau—pioneering astronaut, dedicated public servant, and steadfast advocate for the protection of civilians in conflict. As a private funeral is held this week, we pause to honour a remarkable life shaped by discovery, service, and deep human dignity.
Eastern DRC is experiencing a major crisis, exacerbated since January 2025. As a result, many malnourished children need support to make up for lost time in their development.
In the Kakuma refugee camp, Simon, an energetic and intrepid teenager with albinism, is actively involved in raising awareness among his peers and bringing life to his school.
Thanks to HI's support, a courageous couple who live in Kharkiv region, try to rebuild themselves facing the trauma of the war.
Thanks to HI's vital rehabilitation support, Volodymyr, a 72-year-old stroke survivor from the remote village of Huty in the East of Ukraine, has regained his mobility and independence.
Ali Abdi Tifo, a shopkeeper in Kakuma, runs his business masterfully. Sales techniques, customer relations, finance…, he has developed his skills with the support of HI.
