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Victim of a war she doesn’t understand June, 1 2017
Salam is a 7-year-old girl from Syria. In autumn 2015, she was injured by an explosive remnant of war and rushed to a hospital in Jordan, where doctors amputated her left leg and part of her right foot. Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has fitted her with a prosthesis and now provides her with regular physiotherapy care.
- Jordan
“In time of war, we restore hope” June, 1 2017
Pushpak Newar is a physiotherapist who has worked for Handicap International for the past 10 years. After implementing development and emergency projects in Nepal, he now coordinates the organisation’s rehabilitation activities in Iraq.
- Iraq
Handicap International in Mali, testimony from Jeff Meer May, 31 2017
In April, Jeff Meer, Executive Director of Handicap International US, travelled to Mali. He met with Kouyate, a father caring for seven children, three of whom live with physical disabilities. In this personal testimony, Jeff describes the difficulties faced by Kouyate and his family and the hope that Handicap International offers
- Mali
Mosul: 200,000 people trapped by the fighting May, 31 2017
The Iraqi armed forces announced the launch of the final phase of their offensive to retake the city of Mosul in Iraq. [1] Since the start of this military operation in October 2016, overhalf a million people [2] have fled the city. Nearly 200,000 people are still trapped by the fighting [3] and may flee in the coming days, a situation viewed as highly alarming by Handicap International.
- Iraq
Hurricane Matthew in Haiti: testimonies of two survivors May, 24 2017
After Haiti was hit by Hurricane Matthew on 4 October 2016, affecting thousands of people, Handicap International’s physiotherapists were called on to provide assistance to the injured. More than 240 people were given rehabilitation care by Handicap International. Carole and Lorestal, two of the hurricane’s victims, tell us about their experiences.
- Haiti
“He wants to know if his legs will grow back” May, 24 2017
On the 21st of March 2017, Baker was injured in an air attack in the west of Mosul. After having both of his legs amputated, he is now recovering in a hospital on the outskirts of the city. Handicap International is providing him with physiotherapy care and psychosocial support.
- Iraq
“I’d like to care for people too” May, 24 2017
Abdel Hamid, 11, is from Mosul, Iraq. On the 19th of March, he was caught in a bomb attack that left him with a fractured hip. Rushed to hospital, he now receives daily physiotherapy care from a Handicap International team.
« I will tell him what happened to his parents » May, 18 2017
In April 2017, Ali and his family were used as human shields in Mosul. Caught in a bombing, Ali was severely injured and his two parents and brother were killed. The young boy is currently being treated at a hospital located south of Mosul. His aunt and uncle are taking care of him and a physiotherapist from Handicap International is providing them with advice on how to ease and speed Ali’s recovery.
- Iraq
“Half of his body was on fire in an instant” May, 18 2017
Last April, Baraa caugt fire and now suffers from burns over half of his body. Since then, the 9-year-old boy has been recovering from his injuries in Qayyarah hospital (south of Mosul), where he receives rehabilitation care from one of Handicap International’s physiotherapists.
“I’m determined to regain my former life” May, 18 2017
Last April, Hameed was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) and his leg had to be amputated. For the last few weeks, he has been recovering from his injuries in Qayyarah hospital. Since his amputation, one of Handicap International’s physiotherapists has been helping him adapt to his new condition.
- Iraq
Mawada’s happiness comes first May, 18 2017
Mawada, 6, has cerebral palsy. Last November, she and her family fled Mosul and took refuge in Khazer camp. Handicap International have given the little girl a walking frame and the organisation provided her with physiotherapy sessions.
“When the war is over, I’ll go back home” May, 18 2017
When Mohammad, Handicap International’s physiotherapist, arrives outside Adnan’s tent, the old man warmly invites him inside. “I was waiting for you!” he says with a smile as Mohammad sits beside him. “Handicap International is the only organisation that has helped me since I arrived. You’re always welcome in my home,” he adds with emotion. Mohammad smiles and asks how Adnan, who is still recovering from surgery, is feeling today. Ten days ago, his health took a turn for the worse, and doctors had to amputate his left leg.
- Iraq
“We need to live” May, 17 2017
Last year, Jihan was severely burned when she was hit by a bombing in Mosul. A month ago, she fled the city with her family and took refuge in Hasansham camp, in Iraqi Kurdistan. One of Handicap International’s teams met with Jihan and suggested she take part in a physiotherapy session to learn some daily exercises, in order to ease her condition.
Sawsan’s injuries May, 17 2017
In January 2017, Sawsan and her family were injured in an air attack as they were fleeing the fighting in Mosul. They now live in Khazer, one of the largest camps for displaced people from Iraq. Since she arrived, Handicap International has provided Sawsan with physiotherapy sessions and psychological support. The organisation is assisting other members of her family too, also injured in the attack.
- Iraq
“I’m scared for my daughter” May, 16 2017
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.