HI cares for injured Ukrainians in armed conflict April, 12 2022
HI supports the care of burn victims and amputees in Ukraine
- Ukraine
Environmental changes and disability April, 12 2022
The negative consequences of environmental and climate changes have a greater impact on vulnerable populations and persons with disabilities.
- International
Aid distribution begins in Ukraine April, 12 2022
In Chernivtsi, a city in western Ukraine, HI is assisting host institutions for older people and people with disabilities displaced by the conflict.
- Ukraine
How to provide rehabilitation care to cases presenting complications April, 12 2022
Reem Mansour is a physiotherapist working for HI in Tripoli. She explains the importance of rehabilitation in post-war Libya.
- Libya
Testimony Ukraine EWIPA March, 24 2022
Jeremie, coordinator of HI programmes, describes the humanitarian emergency in western Ukraine.
- Ukraine
HI activates its emergency response in Ukraine March, 21 2022
After three weeks of intense armed conflict in Ukraine, the most affected populations remain isolated from humanitarian aid. HI prepares its response.
- Ukraine
Food insecurity threatens families in Ukraine conflict March, 17 2022
After weeks of violent conflict in Ukraine, a growing scarcity of essential goods puts more lives at risk.
- Ukraine
Over 2 million Ukrainian refugees flee armed conflict March, 11 2022
As HI continues its assessment of humanitarian needs in the Ukraine: Refugees live in harsh conditions; vulnerable populations lack accessible information.
- Ukraine
8th March : women take the floor March, 9 2022
With the International Women's Day, HI want to offer you the testimony of six women, five in Senegal and one in Laos.
- Laos
- Senegal
“Empowering women to end violence” March, 9 2022
My name’s Awa Siré Touré. I’m 59 and I live in Ziguinchor, Senegal. I’ve been disabled for 20 years. With help from HI, I fight for the empowerment of women with disabilities.
- Senegal
“Where a man can run an association, so can a woman” March, 9 2022
My name is Khadidiatou Ba, I am president of the Women’s Committee of the Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities in Senegal. We have a long history of working with HI in the field.
- Senegal
“Impossible is not Oumou” March, 9 2022
I’m Oumou Khayri Diop. I’m 27 years old and I live in Senegal. I’m general secretary of the Association Handicap Form Educ, a partner of HI. I’m a carrier of voices: I denounce the problems and advocate for the rights of women with disabilities.
- Senegal
“Passing on my knowledge and preparing the next generation” March, 9 2022
My name’s Fama Ka. I’m the mayor of Mbour in Senegal. I’ve had a visual impairment since I was 13. I’m now 54. I am a national and regional women’s representative for disabled people’s organisations.
- Senegal
“All women with disabilities should know how to say no when they have to” March, 9 2022
My name’s Dieynaba Diallo. I’m 53 and I live in Senegal. I have a motor disability and I coordinate the Thiès branch of the pan-African Women in Law and Development in Africa organisation, a partner of HI.
- Senegal
"I am proud to contribute to solving the problem of contamination in Laos." March, 9 2022
Lamngueun joined HI in 2006 as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) expert. Today, she manages an 8-person clearance team. She tells her experience:
- Laos